Durango Veterans Run rides through Ignacio
Thursday - September 5, 2024 by Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
David and Josie Latham, help organize the Durango Veterans Poker Run each year; handing out cards to riders as part of the annual Poker Run event at the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park.
Ute elder, Hanley Frost gave welcome remarks ahead of the invocation on Friday, Aug. 30 at the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park.
Division of Natural Resources Director, Andrew Frost (center) sang with the Southern Ute drum group during the opening prayer, welcoming motorcycle riders to the Southern Ute Indian Reservation.
Welcome remarks from the Tribal Council and Southern Ute Veterans Association, including words from Council member Vanessa Torres kicked off the Durango Veterans Run event in Ignacio.
Longtime friends, Shannon Brown and Howard Richards Sr. share a laugh together at the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park.
The event, hosted by the Southern Ute Veterans Association makes a stop at the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park each year. Southern Ute Veterans Association members welcomed riders to the Southern Ute Reservation, pictured left to right, Commander, Howard D. Richards Sr., Bruce Valdez, Rod Grove, and Gordon Hammond.
The Durango Veterans Poker Run, aptly titled “Remembering All,” brought hundreds of motorcycle riders through Ignacio on Friday, Aug. 30.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
The annual Durango Veterans Poker Run, dubbed “Remembering All,” graced Ignacio on Friday, Aug. 30. Bikers started their full day ride in Durango before arriving at the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park around lunchtime, where they received welcome remarks from the Tribal Council and Southern Ute Veterans Association — recognizing the sacrifices made by all veterans past and present. Grilled hot dogs and fresh watermelon were also served to all participants and attendees. Riders were scheduled to finish up their event at VFW Post 4031 in Durango, Colo.