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Family members of the late “Saaswanis Hiswaqs” Robert Buckskin gathered with other walkers as inspirational words were shared on sobriety. Grandson, Sinuuv Larry carries his late grandfather’s staff, that has been on many of the New Year’s Day walks in the past.
Daisy Blue Star speaks of her role in helping to organize the annual sobriety walk, along with daughter of Robert Buckskin, Oolcu Buckskin.
Walkers begin the five-mile walk, which started at the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park, then headed north on HWY 172, across CR 317, then south on CR 517, ending at Ouray Cemetery with an honor song by elder, Hanley Frost.
Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Leandra Litz, Daisy Blue Star, Riley Lang, and Marettas Frost head north on HWY 172.
Alana and her father, Bo Watts take a break with oranges, snacks and water, at the half-way point.
Lilley Powell and Brandi Archuleta, both of the Tribal Health Clinical Services, pause for a break during the walk.
Walkers near the end of the walk at the Ouray Memorial Cemetery.
Sinuuv Larry holds the staff of his late grandfather, “Saaswanis Hiswaqs” Robert Buckskin.
Shelenia Porambo and Amanda Rock speak at the conclusion of the walk, touching on the reasons why they joined the annual walk – to support one another along their respective journeys.
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
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Walking into 2025 with prayers

Friday - January 10, 2025 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum

2025 began with the annual New Year’s Day Sobriety Prayer Walk, beginning at the Southern Ute Veterans Park and ending at the Ouray Memorial Cemetery on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. About 20 walkers braved the brisk morning temperatures to trek the five miles to begin 2025 with prayers, keeping with tradition and continuing the walk, “Saaswanis Hiswaqs” Robert Buckskin began in the early 1990’s.

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