Stories tagged with Southern Ute Veterans Association

Southern Ute Veterans Association representatives, Raymond Baker, (U.S. Navy Retired), and Bruce LeClaire, (U.S. Army), pay a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in the historic Arlington National Cemetery, Washington D.C., Thursday, Nov. 8.

Wed Nov 21st, 2018

Association members represent at NMAI reception, Washington, D.C.

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 and Ute Mountain Ute veterans bring in the American, Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Colorado flags with Ute Warrior Leland Collins Jr. to open the night of the Nike N7 men’s basketball game at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. on Wednesday, Nov. 14.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

Nike N7 takes court

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

Southern Ute Veterans, Raymond Baker and Rudly Weaver don headdresses during the veteran’s ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 6.

Fri Oct 12th, 2018

Vietnam Veteran’s reunion graces Durango

2018-2019 Southern Ute Brave, Levi Lopez shakes hands with the veterans who carry in the flags before Grand Entry.

Fri Sep 14th, 2018

Southern Ute Tribal Fair: Powwow

Southern Ute Vietnam Veteran Rodrick Grove, brings down the United States flag to half-mast on the morning of Sept. 11, in remembrance for those who lost their lives 17 years ago.

Fri Sep 14th, 2018

Veterans offer respects on 9/11

Ute Veterans carry the colors in the Gallup Ceremonial Parade on Saturday, Aug. 11. UMU Veterans: Willard Light and Gordon Hammond, Southern Ute Veteran Association Members: Howard Richards Sr. and Bruce LeClaire, alongside Krystle And Kennedi Chapman.

Fri Aug 17th, 2018

Vets march in Gallup Ceremonial Parade

307 student athletes, along with coaches and royalty from all three Ute tribes, gathered at the SunUte Community Center, in their respective colors — Red, Blue and Yellow, following the opening ceremonies for Tri-Ute Games, Tuesday, May 29.

Fri Jun 8th, 2018

Athletes stand together for Tri-Ute Games

Veterans, families and community members walk along the End of the Trail road towards the Ouray Memorial Cemetery.

Thu Jun 7th, 2018

Southern Utes honor those who served

The Southern Ute Veterans Association attended the 12th Annual Flagstaff Armed Forces Day parade in Flagstaff, Ariz. on Saturday, May 19. Raymond Baker (left) carrying the American Flag, Gordon Hammond Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Flag, and Rudley Weaver Southern Ute Tribal Flag. Not pictured Howard Richards Sr.

Fri May 25th, 2018

Ute flags in Flagstaff

Vietnam Veteran Rod Grove shared the history of the Southern Ute Veterans and their contributions to the military, while Raymond Baker spoke to the students about his service in the present-day Navy. Many students did not realize so many Southern Utes had fought for our country in different wars; nor did they realize how many navy vessels have been named after Native American tribes.

Fri May 25th, 2018

Southern Ute Veterans share stories

After a round of competition, the mens northern traditional dancers stand together at the 54th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow on Saturday, April 14.

Mon Apr 30th, 2018

FLC Hozhoni Days brings community together

Ignacio’s Yellow Jacket drum group sings, as Golden High School and Southern Ute Head Start students join hands together during a round dance song, outside the Southern Ute Museum Monday, April 16.

Fri Apr 27th, 2018

A Golden return: Golden High School return to the reservation

The Southern Ute Veterans Association helped bring in the flags for the 44th annual Denver March Powwow, (l-r) Austin Box, Bruce LeClaire, and Rudly Weaver. The Powwow honors men and women who served in the armed forces. Held annually at the Denver Coliseum, this is Colorado’s largest powwow, drawing dancers from across Indian Country for the three day event.

Fri Mar 30th, 2018

Powwow returns to Denver for 44th year

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