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Linda Baker with the banner and trophy she won at the recent Miss Indian America Pageant in Sheridan, Wyo. She was the second runner up winner. This photo first appeared in the August 13, 1982, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Aug 12th, 2022

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Southern Ute representatives, Alden Naranjo, Elise Redd, and Debra Box arranged a special viewing of Ute artifacts at the Smithsonian Institution’s Cultural Resources Center in Suitland, Md., on Thursday, on July 19. This photo first appeared in the July 27, 2012, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Jul 29th, 2022

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Teresa Cox and April Lopez take the first leg of their quest to run from the Colorado state line to the steps of the State Capitol in Denver to promote a drug-free society. This photo was first published in the July 11, 1992, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Jul 14th, 2022

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On behalf of the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council, Executive Officer Steve R. Herrera Sr. hands Crystal Rizzo a plaque in recognition of her achievement in earning a master’s degree in gender and cultural studies from Simmons College. The Tribe recognized all tribal member graduates of 2012 at the annual Education Banquet on Saturday, June 23 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Durango, Colo. This photo first appeared in the June 29, 2012, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Jun 30th, 2022

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On Tuesday, June 5, the SunUte Community Center’s Recreation staff hosted a fishing field trip to Lake Capote under pristine blue skies. Open to youth from eight to 18, the staffers gave summer students a chance to get their lines in the water and share some quality outdoor time with peers on the tribally owned reservoir. This photo first appeared in the June 14, 2012, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Jun 16th, 2022

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Respected tribal elder Sunshine Smith takes part in the Walk of the Warriors ceremony. This photo first appeared in the May 30, 1992, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Jun 2nd, 2022

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Various tribes of the Four Corners states participated in the annual Walking Together for Healthier Nations event on Friday, May 4. The walk began at three different locations in three different states — Aneth in Utah, Red Mesa in Arizona, and the U.S. Hwy. 160 and U.S. Hwy. 491 junction in Colorado — leading everyone to the Four Corners Monument. This photo first appeared in the May 18, 2012, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Thu May 19th, 2022

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Dewitte J. Baker received a Student Achievement award for academic excellence. Baker was enrolled in a Criminal Justice Program at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, Colo. and made the Dean’s List for the 1991 Fall Semester.
This photo first appeared in the May 2, 1992, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Thu May 5th, 2022

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10 Years Ago: Lake Capote opened the gates to fisherman on Thursday, April 12. Snow flurries interspersed with clear skies and crisp air did not deter the many fishermen who descended on the lake for opening day. Drawing anglers from the Ignacio community and as far south as Farmington, N.M. Derby prizes were awarded totaling in the hundred-dollar range for specially tagged fish. Lake Manager Craig Reinhart manned the bait shop with a little help from Parks and Recreation Manager, Josh Batchelor.
This photo was first published in the April 20, 2012, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Apr 22nd, 2022

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20 Years Ago: On March 26, 2002, Tim Ryder led a drum making workshop for Ignacio youth at the Southern Ute Cultural Center. It was part of a week-long series of activities entitled “Beads, Looms and Feathers.” Pictured is Tim Ryder and Victor (Bear) Frost explaining to participants how to make mini drums.
This photo was published in the April 5, 1982, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Apr 8th, 2022

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10 Years Ago: Members of the Southern Ute Veterans Association Howard Richards Sr., Rod Grove and Larry Tucker gathered in the Southern Ute Veterans Park on Monday, March 19, 2012, to perform a blessing on a Southern Ute tribal flag prior to its dedication at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Thursday, March 29. Tucker performed the ceremonial blessing. This photo first appeared in the March 23, 2012, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Mar 24th, 2022

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Many Moons 10: The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy celebrates the works of Dr. Seuss with each passing year. Older students are encouraged to read aloud to the younger audience, while teachers also chip in with storybook sharing. In the name of the famous author, characters from better-known works visit each of the classrooms. Characters played by Academy faculty included the Grinch, Thing 2, and the infamous Cat in the Hat. Spring snow flurries set the mood for this lively reading activity held on Friday, Mar. 2, 2012. This photo was published in the March 9, 2012 issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Mar 10th, 2022

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20 Years Ago: As part of the Kids Fair held at the Rolling Thunder Hall on February 14, 2002, Vince and Larry (the crash test dummies) took a break from the events and strolled over to the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy to pay a visit to the students. Jessica Ross, Suzi Richards and Kelsey Frost are seen posing here with Vince and Larry. This photo was first published in the February 22, 2002 issue of the Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Feb 24th, 2022

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Members of the Southern Ute Royalty greet spectators along Main Street in Durango, Colo. during this year’s annual Snowdown light parade, Friday, Feb. 3 2012. Little Miss Southern Ute Eufemia Pardo (left), and Little Miss first alternate Yllana Howe (right) bundle up against the cold on their float titled: “Once upon a time ... how the Nuche ‘Utes’ came to be.” This year’s Snowdown theme was “Once upon a Snowdown” referencing fairy tales.

Wed Feb 9th, 2022

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Many Moons 10:
Chris Olguin, bison manager for the Southern Ute Wildlife Resource Management Division, reflects fondly on the history of the Tribe’s buffalo herd, recalling stories of Rolling Thunder, the first bull bison born on the reservation, which passed away in the spring of 1999. The Tribe currently manages a small population of adult bison numbering in the 30s. The herd resides southeast of Ignacio on tribal land. This photo was first published in the Jan. 27, 2012, issue of The Southern Ute Drum

Fri Jan 28th, 2022

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