Stories tagged with Sky Ute Downs

Teresa Cox and April Lopez take the first leg of their quest to run from the Colorado state line to the steps of the State Capitol in Denver to promote a drug-free society. This photo was first published in the July 11, 1992, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Jul 14th, 2022

Many Moons Ago

20 Years Ago: As part of the Kids Fair held at the Rolling Thunder Hall on February 14, 2002, Vince and Larry (the crash test dummies) took a break from the events and strolled over to the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy to pay a visit to the students. Jessica Ross, Suzi Richards and Kelsey Frost are seen posing here with Vince and Larry. This photo was first published in the February 22, 2002 issue of the Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Feb 24th, 2022

Many Moons Ago

10 Years Ago: Pearl E. Casias made history April 13, 2011, when she was sworn in as the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s chairwoman, becoming the first woman ever to take the reins and lead the Tribe. She quickly named Councilman Mike Olguin her vice chairman and Andrew Frost her executive officer. Ute Mountain Ute Chairman Gary Hayes was present to honor Casias with a blanket and be the first tribal leader to shake her hand as chairwoman.
This photo was first published in the April 22, 2011, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Apr 23rd, 2021

Many Moons Ago

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

20 years ago: People from across the country gathered in Colorado Springs on January 13, 2000 to help the Native American Sports Council honor Jim Thorpe. Among the celebrants (left to right) were Southern Ute Tribal Councilman Byron Red Sr., Billy Mills (10K Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Councilman Dewitte Baker, and Ross Anderson (Professional Speed Skier).
This photo first appeared in the Feb. 11, 2000, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Feb 14th, 2020

Many Moons Ago

10 Years Ago: The Sweetheart Powwow, an ongoing Valentines’ Day celebration of song and dance, was revived as part of the Fritz Box Memorial Gourd dance. The event was held on Valentine’s Day at the SunUte Recreation Center.

Wed Feb 27th, 2019

Many Moons Ago

Lucchese Cogdell stays focused as cutting, horse Bentley Boone demonstrates his athleticism during the 6th annual Caught in the Crossfire horse-cutting event, Friday, July 14, at the Sky Ute Downs in Ignacio, Colo. Top placers qualify to compete for a standing for world champ in Fort Worth, TX, December 17.

Fri Jul 21st, 2017

Caught In The Crossfire Qualifier

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