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The Day of Remembrance procession, led by Raymond Baker (Navy – retired) and Terry Knight (USAF), followed by the Color Guard, near the Ouray Memorial Cemetery to close out the Memorial Day ceremony.

Fri Jun 2nd, 2023

Memorial Day: A solemn remembrance

Southern Ute Veterans Association Commander, Howard Richards Sr. and Ute Mountain Ute Vietnam Veteran, Terry Knight welcome attendees to the annual Vietnam Veterans Day recognition celebration, held at the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park in Ignacio, Wednesday, March 29.

Fri Apr 7th, 2023

Southern Utes hold recognition of service for Vietnam Veterans

Southern Ute Veterans Association members, pictured left to right: Raymond Baker (U.S. Navy Retired), Bruce Valdez (U.S. Army), Gordon Hammond (U.S. Marines), Bruce LeClaire (U.S. Army), and Southern Ute Tribal Council member, Linda Baker (back row), march in a procession across the National Mall on Friday, Nov. 11, as part of the color guard assembled for the dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Fri Nov 18th, 2022

National Native American Veterans Memorial dedication brings tribes together in Washington, D.C.

Tribal member Linda Baker was crowned Miss NCAI and was also presented with a blanket. The NCAI meeting was hosted in Bismark, N.D. This photo first appeared in the October 8, 1982, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Oct 7th, 2022

Many Moons Ago

Southern Ute tribal elder, Eddie Box Jr. rides his motorcycle down Goddard Avenue in celebration of San Ignacio Fiesta, Saturday, July 30. Eddie and wife, Betty Box always participate in the San Ignacio Parade, handing out dollar coins to children along the parade route.

Fri Aug 12th, 2022

Ignacio Celebrates San Ignacio Fiesta

Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy Toddler Two student, KaiLanii Graham stands next to her mother, Shiann Graham, after receiving her certificate during the Academy’s transition ceremony and walking parade.

Fri Jun 3rd, 2022

SUIMA students welcome the next chapter

Southern Ute Air Force Veteran Austin Box awaits fellow veterans following the Saturday afternoon Grand Entry. Emcees announce each of the veteran associations as they exit the dance arena and soon after the groups greet each other, concluding the Grand Entry event.

Fri Mar 25th, 2022

Dancers return to coliseum for the 46th Denver March Powwow

Current Tribal Councilwomen, Ramona Eagle and Linda Baker wrap Vanessa Torres in a Pendleton blanket on Friday, Dec. 3, Tribal Council Affairs hosted the End-of-Term Celebration for both outgoing Vice Chairman Bruce Valdez and Council Member Torres.

Fri Dec 17th, 2021

End of Term Celebration

Tribal Council showed up in force to support the Boys and Girls Club (BGC) Staff and Board of Directors for the Inaugural Building Great Futures Dinner.

Fri Oct 22nd, 2021

Tribal Council attends BGC ‘Building Great Futures’ dinner

Fri Oct 22nd, 2021

Candidates voice their platforms

Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Committee members, Elliot and Nate Hendren are skating brothers, proudly showing off their new “I Rise Above” hoodies given away during the Skate Park Jam, by the Southern Ute Behavioral Health Dept., Friday, Sept. 24 at the “Píníinu Núuchí” Skate Park. The purpose of the Skate Jam was to bring awareness to suicide and mental health.

Fri Oct 8th, 2021

Skating for Suicide Awareness & Mental Health

The Southern Ute Veterans Association held a small, intimate ceremony for Memorial Day, on Monday, May 31, 2021 in the Southern Ute Veteran’s Memorial Park. Due to current COVID-restrictions – the larger ceremony that was traditionally held annually was scaled down significantly. The veterans raised and lowered flags to half-mast in recognition of those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, prior to continuing the Memorial Day ceremony at the Bear Dance Bridge on the Pine River. The Veterans Association concluded the ceremony at the Ouray Memorial Cemetery. Pictured above in the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park: Tim Watts (Army), Ronnie Baker (Army), Gordon Hammond (Marines), Bruce Valdez (Army), Howard Richards (Army), Russell Box Sr. (Air Force), Rod Grove (Army) and Bruce LeClaire (Army).

Fri Jun 4th, 2021

Honoring the Fallen Soldiers

Kandin, Amonnie & Zalissa Johnson.

Fri Apr 23rd, 2021

Protecting One Another

Tribal Council members: Ramona Eagle, Bruce Valdez and Linda Baker wrap Franklin “Frankie” Thompson in a Pendleton blanket in celebration of his retirement from the SkyUte Casino Resort on Tuesday, April 20. A small reception was held in Thompson’s honor at the Buckskin Charley Room in the Leonard C. Burch Building.

Fri Apr 23rd, 2021

Council honors Thompson, retires after 26 years

Southern Ute Chairman Leonard C. Burch holds the plaque and certificate he was awarded – the Durango Community Citizen Award in 1997. Burch also received the 15th Annual Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award (2000) and the Council of Energy Resource Tribes’ Achievement Award (2002).

Fri Dec 18th, 2020

La Plata County joins Tribe in recognizing Leonard C. Burch Day — December, 10

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