Stories tagged with Rod Grove

Fri Mar 26th, 2021

Membership Memories

30 years ago: “…And a Merry Christmas to all” was the title of this photo of students in the enrichment program. Students were excited to set up and sell various items in the Children’s Christmas Store set to open on Dec. 8, 1990.

This photo was published in the Dec. 7, 1990, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Dec 4th, 2020

Many Moons Ago

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 Veteran Rod Grove gives a brief history of the Vietnam memorial in the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park on Tribal campus, emphasizing the impact that the Vietnam War has had on many returned veterans — many who lost their lives at home due to the effects of Agent Orange, PTSD, alcoholism and drug abuse.

Sat Mar 28th, 2020

Recognizing National Vietnam War Veterans Day

30 Years Ago: Five students and a chaperone will be attending the Washington D.C. Workshop, March 3 – 10, 1990. The purpose of the workshop was to help students learn about the federal government, the judicial system and have the opportunity to learn what it takes to be in politics. Those students attending were (right to left) Sadie Frost, Daphnee Washington, Amy Barry, Johnita Taylor, and Anthony Gunn (not pictured).
This photo first appeared in the March 3, 1990, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Feb 28th, 2020

Many Moons Ago

Southern Ute Veterans Association members, Rod Grove and Rudley Weaver stand together with Vietnam Veteran, Perry Benally (Diné), of the United Veterans Council of New Mexico during the 2019 Native American Veterans Health and Wellness Symposium held at the Isleta Resort & Casino in New Mexico, Friday, Nov. 8.

Fri Nov 22nd, 2019

Veterans attend New Mexico Symposium

Former classmates from Bayfield High School meet up at Eagle Park for their 50-year class reunion and luncheon, pictured l-r: Dale Archuleta, Barbie McInnes Foley, Mickey Foley, and Rod Grove.

Fri Sep 27th, 2019

Class of ’69

Tue Jul 2nd, 2019

Isleta welcomes veterans

Ute Mountain Ute elder, Terry Knight (USAF) led the procession from the Veterans Memorial Park.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

Memorial Day: A day of remembrance

U.S. Army Veteran, Rod Grove presented alongside Southern Ute Veteran Howard Richards Sr. on Wednesday, May 15 at Bayfield High School. Each of them shared their own stories of serving in the Vietnam War with two classes.

Thu May 23rd, 2019

Vietnam Vets present at BHS

The Southern Ute Veterans Association attended the 2019 United Veterans Coalition of Colorado 47th Awards Banquet in Denver on Sunday, April 7. Pictured (L to R): Howard Richards Sr. (Commander), Rod Grove, Pete Gomez and Gordon Hammond (Secretary).

Fri Apr 12th, 2019

Veterans Unite

Southern Ute Veterans Association members Rod Grove and Howard Richards Sr. receive an award at VFW post 4031 in Durango, Colo. for their dedication and support of veterans, Monday, March 18.

Fri Mar 29th, 2019

VFW recognizes So. Ute Vets

Fri Dec 7th, 2018

Honoring past presidents

Members of the Southern Veterans Association, Raymond Baker (second from left) carrying the Southern Ute Tribal flag, Howard Richards Sr., (center) and Rod Grove (second from right) lead the annual Durango Veterans Parade on Veteran’s Day, Sunday, Nov. 11.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

Veterans represent in Durango parade

Southern Ute Veterans Association represented at the Native American Veterans Health and Wellness Symposium, Friday, Nov. 9, at the Isleta Pueblo Hotel and Casino in Albuquerque.
A long list of presenters made speeches on the programs that are available to veterans at the state and national level. Presentations covered: access to VA health care, caregiver support, families dealing with PTSD, grants for veteran’s initiatives, health services for women and Social Security benefits. Howard Richards Sr., Rodrick Grove, Gordon Hammond and Perry Benally, Silver Star recipient, of Farmington, N.M., attended the annual symposium.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

Isleta Pueblo hosts symposium

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