Community members from the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe gathered at the Multi-Purpose Building to drum and sing on New Year’s Eve. Drumming takes place until midnight; when a prayer closes the event, ushering in the New Year.
Southern Ute tribal member, Lorelei Cloud serves food to a community member at the Multi-Purpose Facility on Wednesday, Jan. 31. The meal served on New Year’s Eve is a potluck style where attendees bring food.
Photo Credit: Zuriah Baker
Photo Credit: Zuriah Baker
Drumming into the New Year
Friday - January 9, 2026 by Zuriah Baker
