Southern Ute Veterans Association Member Gordon Hammond and Tribal Council Vice Chairman Bruce Valdez listen as Vietnam Army Veteran Rod Grove shares his gratitude to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4031 on Saturday, Sept. 4 in Durango, Colo.

The Southern Ute Veterans Association presented a plaque to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4031 in appreciation of their years of assistance and support of the association on Saturday, Sept. 4 in Durango, Colo.

Southern Ute Veterans Association Treasurer, Bruce LeClaire was honored by the association and was given a custom drawing by artist Norman Lansing. LeClaire and his wife, Mary stand together after receiving the gift on Saturday, Sept. 4 at the VFW Post 4031 in Durango, Colo.

Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy Infant Guide, Jared Ruybal meets with parents and lets new students explore his classroom during the academy’s open house event.

Clementine Carrillo hangs from the jungle gym equipment after she visited her new classroom and met her new guide during SUIMA’s open house.  

Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum