Photo Galleries

Olyvia Watts makes her way through the color tunnel before she jumps into a pool of water during an obstacle course run.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Academically fun

Stepping together in perfect cadence, men and women dancers move to the rhythm of the bear, as the four-day spring celebration came to a close on Monday, May 20.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Ute Tribe ushers in spring with Bear Dance

Kristen Maulsby with SUPD stands at attention, during a formal vehicle inspection by the Tribe’s Chairman.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Dedicated to Law Enforcement

Josh does the dab with Ignacio kindergarten students for Rule #2: Put A Vest on Your Chest.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Water safety with Josh the Otter

Ignacio Middle School hosted the 2019 San Juan Middle School Meet, Tuesday, May; athletes from nine different schools competed. Nate Hendren runs for the finish line.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Mid-schoolers run and jump

Southern Ute tribal members, Howard Richards Sr. (left) with the Ignacio Police Department, and Dewitte Baker of Southern Ute Fish & Game Dept. catch up outside of the Recreation Hall adjacent to Ute Park, circa 1984.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Membership Memories

The 13th annual Flagstaff Armed Forces Day parade was held in historic downtown Flagstaff, Ariz. on Saturday, May 18. The Southern Ute Veterans Association has been involved in the parade for the past six years at the invite of the Armed Forces Day parade committee. This year, Assoc. Commander Howard Richards Sr., Assoc. Vice Commander Rudley Weaver (So. Ute Veterans Association Flag), Assoc. Secretary, Gordon Hammond (POW-MIA Flag), and Alden Weaver (Southern Ute Tribal Flag) attended, alongside former military members ranging from WW2 to current era conflicts, bringing veterans together for the hour-long parade.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Veterans unite in Flagstaff

Turkey (Meleagris), Ute: kwiyutÙ
Turkeys are strong and survive the winter season in the snow and cold without hibernating and can often be seen throughout the year.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Turkey, and foxes, oh my!

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Bison Program is midway through calving; the Tribe lets their bison run on a natural breeding cycle, where bison breed on their own schedule. This typically results in later offspring, which coincides with warmer temperatures and greener pastures. Pictured here, a young calf barely a week old, stands with the herd southeast of Ignacio, Thursday, May 16. These young bison will be kept to establish a larger herd, breeding once they come of age after three years. The Tribe’s bison herd averages 75 head.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Spring calving

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

Fri May 24th, 2019

Congratulations Southern Ute & Johnson O’Malley 2019 Graduates

Youth runners hit the 12K trail course – first out of the starting point, followed by the walkers of the 6K course.

Thu May 23rd, 2019

Together, we walk for healthier nations

The Keeswood brothers sing an honor song for the Native American graduates from Durango High School.

Thu May 23rd, 2019

A Native American Graduation

First graders meet each other at the tug-o-war ropes to battle it out on who has the toughest class around.

Thu May 23rd, 2019

Weather doesn’t stop IES from field day fun

In front of a sold-out audience on Saturday, April 27, Cheyenn Kippenberger (center) of the Seminole Tribe of Florida was crowned the 36th Miss Indian World. Kippenberger was one of 17 contestants vying for the title.

Fri May 10th, 2019

Gathering of Nations celebrates 36th year in N.M.