Uncompahgre Powwow graces Montose

Friday - October 31, 2025 by Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
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The Southern Ute Veterans Association stood alongside Miss Southern Ute, Zuriah Baker and Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Shayne White Thunder during the Uncompahgre Powwow in Montrose, Colo., Saturday, Oct. 18. Many spectators gathered at the Montrose Event Center to help celebrate the powwow, now in its second year.
Dancers from around the area danced during the first Grand Entry of the powwow on Saturday, Oct. 18.
The first Grand Entry kicked off in Montrose, Colo. for the Uncompahgre Powwow.
Miss Southern Ute, Zuriah Baker and Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Shayne White Thunder walked in with royalty behind the color guard on the final Grand Entry of the day.
Head Gourd Dancer, Jimmy Washington honors Joseph Howell during the first session of the Gourd Dancing. Veterans and other gourd dancers stand beside Howell during the honoring.
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
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The 2nd Uncompahgre Powwow took place in Montrose, Colo., Saturday, Oct. 18. The one-day powwow brought dancers from many different tribes, especially the three Ute Tribes: the Ute Tribe, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Dancers took the floor to dance in contests, inter–tribals, Grand Entry, and gourd dance. 

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