Posts by Robert L. Ortiz

Ready to rock! Lucky winners of the guitar raffles, Kenneth Richards (center) and Adi Rae Rock proudly hold their new guitars, provided by Main Street Music of Aztec, N.M. Ernestine Maez, Ula Gregory and Kasey Correia, sponsored the Rez Rocks Guitar Jam, calling themselves the “Tres Amiga's.”

Wed Jun 19th, 2019

Rez Rocks Guitar Jam rocks Ute Park

Ute Mountain Ute elder, Terry Knight (USAF) led the procession from the Veterans Memorial Park.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

Memorial Day: A day of remembrance

Ladycats power, Chonita Valdez, Samara O’John, Izabella Cloud and Reyna Cruz share their diplomas and excitement.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

Upward and onward Bobcats!

Southern Ute Tribal Council and Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council attentively listen to presentations given at the Tri-Ute Meeting held in Towaoc, Colo on May 20 at the Ute Mountain Ute Casino.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

Councils meets amid Ute Mountain Ute Bear Dance

The Southern Ute Education Department's after school tutoring program celebrated its last day, Wednesday, May 15 in the Southern Ute Education building. Southern Ute Education tutors Carrie Vogel and Dorian Morris served ice cream with toppings to the students.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

Tutors celebrate last day

10 Years Ago: On Monday, May 11, 2009, the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy’s “Fishing Club” enjoyed Lake Capote and all it has to offer, during their last fishing trip of the school year. Pictured is Hunter Frost showing off his catch.
This photo first appeared in the May 22, 2009, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Many Moons Ago

Youth runners hit the 12K trail course – first out of the starting point, followed by the walkers of the 6K course.

Thu May 23rd, 2019

Together, we walk for healthier nations

The Keeswood brothers sing an honor song for the Native American graduates from Durango High School.

Thu May 23rd, 2019

A Native American Graduation

Sky Ute Casino Resort General Manager, Charlie Flagg cuts the ceremonial ribbon, during a small ceremony for the 49 Lounge, Friday, May 4 in the Sky Ute Casino Resort. The newly renovated 49 Lounge opens at noon, and patrons can try their luck on the IGT bar-top machines while watching their favorite sporting event on any of the flat screens, or lounge on any of the comfy leather chairs and couches while watching the huge nine-screen monitor display.

Fri May 10th, 2019

49 Lounge, open for business

Southern Ute Tribal Council members, Lorelei Cloud and Cedric Chavez were on hand to award Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy (SUIMA) teacher certificates and awards in Ute Challenge. The goal of the challenge, is to encourage and empower the SUIMA staff to use their Ute language in every classroom all the time.

Fri May 10th, 2019

Teachers meet Ute Challenge

Ignacio Elementary fourth and fifth grade students of Ballet Folklorica perform “La Iguana,” a traditional song about farmers who were pestered by iguanas during their harvests. The dancers opened the “Rockin’ Rhythms” Elementary Spring Concert, Thursday, May 2 in the Ignacio High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Fri May 10th, 2019

Spring songs by Elementary

Southern Ute Tribal Chairwoman, Christine Sage and Executive Officer, McKean Walton await their Frito pies, helping the SUIMA students raise money for a field trip to Arizona.

Fri May 10th, 2019

Earning money for Canyon de Chelly

Yellow Jacket sang a few round dance songs for the Golden High School students as they danced in front of the museum with members of the Southern Ute Royalty.

Sat Apr 27th, 2019

It’s Golden

Ignacio’s Ebonee Gomez (11) battles Ridgway’s Samantha Scherner for possession Friday, April 19, in Ridgway as Lady ’Cats Sydnee Cruz (22) and Amanda Henderson (7) observe in support.

Fri Apr 26th, 2019

Soccer gives Demons an unexpected fright

Bayfield Wolverine, Nakai Box readies himself, awaiting the referees whistle to begin the match at the Bayfield Youth Wrestling tournament, Saturday, March 16 in the Bayfield High School Gym.

Fri Mar 29th, 2019

Youth wrestle into Spring