10 years ago, Southern Ute Chairman,Clement Frost, Boyd Lopez of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Southern Ute Executive Officer, Bryon Red and Executive Secretary of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, Ernest House, Jr., join Colorado Lieutenant Governor, Barbara O’Brien and other dignitaries in a blessing of the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo., on Friday, July 25, 2008.

30 years ago, TONIETTE BACA - Jr. Miss Southern Ute in the grand entry following behind is Rita Jacket and Jenny Frost, Little Miss Southern Ute.

40 years ago, A BIG PIPE - A huge peace pipe was needed for the Navajo Trails Fiesta parade float the tribe is entering. Rusty Box puts the final touches on the pipe the building committee thought up.

Photo Credit: Courtesy | A. Red

Photo Credit: SU Drum archive