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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.

Ute Mountain Ute veteran Gordon Hammond (USMC) shakes the hand of Ute Mountain Ute Little Brave, Kiowan Cantsee prior to Saturday evening’s Grand Entry. The Color Guard comprised of Ute Mountain and Southern Ute veterans led the dancers into the powwow arbor included, left to right, Grace Jacket (Army), Raymond Curley (USMC), Hammond, and Southern Ute Veteran’s Association members, Bruce LeClaire (Army) and Howard Richards Sr. (Army).

Wed Aug 24th, 2022

Ute Mountain Casino Powwow graces Towaoc

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

Nate Hendren passes the ball to a nearby teammate during the first round of basketball games at the Ute Mountain Ute Recreation Center on Tuesday, July 26.

Fri Jul 29th, 2022

Ute athletes go head-to-head once again

Southern Ute Veterans Association Commander, Howard Richards Sr., stands aside Ute Mountain Ute Veteran, elder and spiritual leader, Terry Knight, prior to Knight giving the invocation at the Ouray Memorial Cemetery.

Fri Jun 3rd, 2022

Memorial Day: Honoring the fallen soldiers

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

Members of the Southern Ute Veterans Association attend the Vietnam Veterans Day Powwow in Fort Duchesne, Utah, Friday, April 1 — Saturday, April 2. Color guards were posted by a combination of Southern Ute and Northern Ute all combat veterans as well as former Chairwoman Irene Cuch.

Fri Apr 8th, 2022

Veterans represent in Utah

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.

Fri Sep 10th, 2021

So. Ute Veterans honor Post 4031

Pedro and Rose Vigil ride out in style following the 9th Annual VFW Veterans Memorial Run which graced the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park in Ignacio on Friday Sept. 3.

Thu Sep 9th, 2021

Veterans welcome riders to Ignacio

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

Members of the Southern Ute Veterans Association: Howard Richards Sr., Rod Grove, Rudley Weaver, Bruce LeClaire, Raymond Baker and Gordon Hammond assemble in front of the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park after the Memorial Day ceremonies. The ceremonies were scaled back due to Coronavirus Protocol.

Fri Jun 5th, 2020

Memorial Day: Recognition carries on

Southern Ute Veterans Association members, Gordon Hammond (U.S. Marines) and Rudley Weaver (U.S. Navy) carry the Southern Ute Tribal flag and the American Flag at the Ira H. Hayes Veterans Social Powwow held, February 21 - 22 in Sacaton, Ariz. The powwow commemorated the 75th anniversary of the flag raising in Iwo Jima, Japan during World War II.

Fri Mar 13th, 2020

Ute Vets attend Ira H. Hayes Veterans Social Powwow

A young jingle dress dancer makes her way around the powwow arena during an intertribal.

Fri Nov 22nd, 2019

DHS hosts Heritage Powwow

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