Stories tagged with Jimmy Newton Jr

Elder Bertha Groves comments on the alcohol and drug abuse hearings held at the Community Center by Peaceful Spirit. Tribal members and officials were able to voice their concerns on the problems related to substance abuse and its effect on the community. This photo first appeared in the April 16, 1993, edition of the Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Apr 20th, 2023

Many Moons Ago

Southern Ute tribal member Diane Millich joined other Native women and tribal leaders on Thursday, March 7 to celebrate with President Obama the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Millich along with her mother, Arlene Millich (left) and her sister, Dedra White (right) – with a formal letter of appreciation and Pendleton Blanket given by the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council in honor of her work. This photo first appeared in the March 22, 2013, edition of the Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Mar 23rd, 2023

Many Moons Ago

Kayla Armstrong was crowned Miss Southern Ute by Chairman Leonard C. Burch. Pictured with Armstrong is Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Angelina Vicenti and Little Miss Southern Ute, Carol Whiteskunk. This photo first appeared in the March 5, 1993, edition of the Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Mar 9th, 2023

Many Moons Ago

Ignacio High School senior, Tricia Olguin was crowned as the Winter Sports Queen along with other seniors. Marie Joy and Lisa Nail were crowned as runner ups. This photo first appeared in the February 19, 1993, edition of the Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Feb 23rd, 2023

Many Moons Ago

Southern Ute elder Bennett Thompson instructs an Ignacio Junior High School class on Ute language on Tuesday, Jan. 29, during a special poetry project in which students used Native American language to create Chinese form poems. This photo first appeared in the February 8, 2013 edition of the Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Feb 9th, 2023

Many Moons Ago

Chairperson Judy Lansing swears in the newest member of the Housing Authority Board, Carl Baker. This photo first appeared in the January 21, 1983, edition of the Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Jan 26th, 2023

Many Moons Ago

Vice-Chairwoman Vida Peabody congratulates Brandy Naranjo for her hard work as a member of the 1991-92 Southern Ute Royalty. This photo first appeared in the November 13, 2012, edition of the Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Nov 18th, 2022

Many Moons Ago

Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council Chairman, Jimmy R. Newton Jr. and Tom Johnson, Environmental Programs division head, receive congratulations from Air Quality Program Manager, Brenda Jarrell and Southern Ute elder, Stanley Frost on the takeover of air quality permitting authority on the reservation on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012. This photo first appeared in the November 2, 2012, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Nov 4th, 2022

Many Moons Ago

Durango hosted the first stage of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge, hailed as one of the largest cycling events in North America, on Monday, Aug. 20. The race will take riders through the Rockies and into the state capitol. Spectators, sponsors and support vehicles filled historic downtown Durango and Southern Ute cultural dancers gave a performance at Buckley Park before race spectators. The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy also hosted a field trip for young race fans to cheer the cyclists on with the familiar clanging of metal cowbells. This photo first appeared in the August 24, 2012, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Tue Aug 23rd, 2022

Many Moons Ago

Various tribes of the Four Corners states participated in the annual Walking Together for Healthier Nations event on Friday, May 4. The walk began at three different locations in three different states — Aneth in Utah, Red Mesa in Arizona, and the U.S. Hwy. 160 and U.S. Hwy. 491 junction in Colorado — leading everyone to the Four Corners Monument. This photo first appeared in the May 18, 2012, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Thu May 19th, 2022

Many Moons Ago

Fri Jan 17th, 2020

Obituary: Rita Elaine Newton

Jimmy Newton Sr. takes a moment to reflect, while admiring the bronze plaque honoring his son, the late Southern Ute Chairman, Jimmy Newton Jr., Tuesday, Dec. 19.

Fri Dec 22nd, 2017

In honor of Jim Newton Jr.

10 Years Ago: 12 Gauge sings an honor song for Misty Ryder, (Clockwise from top): Jimmy Newton Jr., Tim Ryder, Ian Thompson, Jonas Nanaeto, Jake Ryder, Tyson Thompson, unidentified, Jonathan Chavarillo, Elias Maez, Diamond Morgan, Darrius Smith, Dustin Teague, Sammy Burch, RC Lucero.
This photo first appeared in the June 22, 2007, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Jun 23rd, 2017

Many Moons Ago

SunUte Director Apprentice, Ian Thompson thanked everyone for attending and expressed the blessings SunUte has brought to many people.

Fri Dec 23rd, 2016

’15 Years of Strength’

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