Stories tagged with Lake Capote

Fri Sep 10th, 2021

New schedule set for overnight closures on US 160 near Lake Capote

Fri Aug 13th, 2021

The wait was worth it

Thu Jul 15th, 2021

Updated Summary of continuing Core Services for the Southern Ute membership during Covid-19

An artist rendering of the new wildlife crossing on US Highway 160 near Chimney Rock and Lake Capote.

Fri Mar 26th, 2021

Road crews begin work on wildlife crossings on US 160

Fri Feb 26th, 2021

Lake Capote Season Dates and Information

20 Years Ago: During the Rollin’ Deep Car Show, cars, bikes and trikes were on display and a concert featuring NBK was held on the Tribal Campus in Ignacio on Aug. 5. Rollin’ Deep president Manuel Myore (far left) and Vice-president Fred Cotton (holding measuring stick) judge the car-hopping contest. This truck cleared 36inches to win the competition.

This photo was published in the August 11, 2000, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Aug 14th, 2020

Many Moons Ago

The Southern Ute Wildlife Division is pleased to announce the hatching of two osprey eggs at our nest at Lake Capote. The two chicks emerged from their shells starting on Friday, June 12, and the parent birds are busy feeding and tending to them.

Fri Jun 26th, 2020

Osprey raise their young

20 Years Ago
The Three Feathers Blues Band; Kean Richards on drums, Calvin Richards on lead guitar, Richard Hudson on rhythym guitar and Matt Feinberg on bass, performed at the 2000 Census Party on April 15 at the Rolling Thunder Hall. Those attending enjoyed hot dogs and free prizes from the U.S. Census Bureau. The party was organized by Tribal Information Services Director, Edna Frost.

This photo was published in the April 21, 2000, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Apr 24th, 2020

Many Moons Ago

A pair of osprey are seen in this April 2 image from the livestream, working on rebuilding their nest for the season.

Fri Apr 10th, 2020

Ospreys arrive at Lake Capote for 2020 nesting season

Debra and Adrian Abeyta fish together with their daughter, Vesper Abeyta at Lake Capote.

Fri Feb 28th, 2020

Fishing frenzy

Ethan Casias uses an antler horn to chip away at an arrowhead he made, which participants used to make arrows during the culture ranger camp.

Thu Oct 10th, 2019

Ranger camp welcomes youth

10 Years Ago: On Monday, May 11, 2009, the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy’s “Fishing Club” enjoyed Lake Capote and all it has to offer, during their last fishing trip of the school year. Pictured is Hunter Frost showing off his catch.
This photo first appeared in the May 22, 2009, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Many Moons Ago

Young osprey fledglings await their next meal; each spring Suuwhsiagyetu (Strong Wings, male) and Suupu’ighyetu (Powerful Eyes, female) return to Lake Capote to raise their young.

Fri Apr 12th, 2019

The life of an osprey

Fri Nov 9th, 2018

Still thankful…

The three foxes await their release back into the wild.

Fri Jul 6th, 2018

Foxes come full circle

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