Photo Galleries

The tour of Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park was led by veteran park guide, and Ute Mountain Ute tribal member, Ernest House Jr., who shared his rich knowledge of the ancestral Puebloan sites.

Fri Oct 12th, 2018

Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park

Sassy Reynolds leisurely enjoys her bike ride at SUIIMA’s Triathlon, which was held at SunUte Park, the Bear Trail and SunUte Pool.

Fri Oct 12th, 2018

Tri-Athletes Persevere

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

10 Years Ago- Council members Steve Herrera and Michelle Olguin stepped into their new bowling shoes, selected one of the many new balls-of varying weights, and ventured onto the lanes for the first time, positioned themselves, stepped forward, ball in full forward swing and christened the new bowling lanes. This image first appeared in the October 10, 2008 edition of the Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Oct 11th, 2018

Many Moons Ago

The Ignacio Middle School volleyball team, won the IML league tournament held in Cortez, Colo., Monday, Oct. 8, beating Cortez and Pagosa in the Championship game.

Thu Oct 11th, 2018

IMS Clinches Championship

30 Years Ago – The Wildlife Bunch won the Judge’s Award trophy at the recent Southern Ute Fair Parade. Pictured are Mike Olguin, Director; Alden Naranjo, Supervisor; Ralph Watts, Dewitte Baker, Rudley Weaver, Rueben Vigil, Bryce Red with trophy and Daleen Washington, Secretary.
This photo first appeared in the Sept. 30, 1988, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Sep 28th, 2018

Many Moons Ago

The Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory members stand on stage before welcoming all the attendees to the conference.

Thu Sep 27th, 2018

Youth leaders convene

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

The newly crowned Miss Southern Ute, Jazmin Carmenoros was among the 2018-2019 Southern Ute Royalty who each had their own float in the parade — per tradition.

Fri Sep 14th, 2018

Parade lines Ignacio for 98th annual celebration

Mia Lopez, takes aim during the youth portion of the archery challenge, pitting young boys and girls against each other in a 3D archery course.

Fri Sep 14th, 2018

Southern Ute Tribal Fair: Events

Fri Sep 14th, 2018

Southern Ute Tribal Fair: Horsing Around

The annual open co-ed tug of war competition brought teams together to face off for cash prizes. This year the “We Tried” team from Ignacio, Colo. placed first in the contest.

Thu Sep 13th, 2018

Southern Ute Tribal Fair: Contests

Ute Mountain Ute tribal elder and spiritual leader, Terry Knight leads the Grand Entry on Saturday, Aug. 25 of the annual Ute Mountain Ute Casino Powwow. The Color Guard carries the flags behind Knight, Southern Ute veteran, Rudley Weaver is seen carrying the Southern Ute tribal flag with Ute Mountain Ute veteran, Willard Light carrying the U.S. Flag. They are followed by the Red Moon Service Club in the yellow blankets.

Fri Aug 31st, 2018

Ute Mountain Ute’s host annual Casino Powwow

Several wolves from the Wolfwood Refuge, located in Ignacio, Colo. visited the Southern Ute Museum as part of the “Living With Wolves” exhibit. The exhibit is currently on display at the museum until November. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fri Aug 31st, 2018

A howling good time at the Museum

Items lined SKA Brewery Headquarters’ upstairs railing and every available space during KSUT’s “Silver Anniversary” 25th annual Membership Party & Silent Auction on Friday, Aug. 10.

Fri Aug 17th, 2018

KSUT’s not so silent auction