Many Moons Ago
Friday - May 24, 2019 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
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.
20 Years Ago: The demolition of the Boys Dormitory took place during the week of May 10 – 14, 1999. The destruction of the dorm began a series of demolitions on the tribal campus to make room for the planned family center, tribal school, community center and other improvements.
This photo first appeared in the May 21, 1999, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.
30 Years Ago: Gene Valdez lays bricks in front of the Southern Ute Convention Center as part of the Ignacio Initiative to beautify the area.
This photo first appeared in the May 26, 1989, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.
40 Years Ago: Howard Richards Sr., Jack Frost Sr., Robert Burch and Kenny Frost practice how to get victims out of a car accident. Victims are covered with a cloth to protect them.
This photo first appeared in the May 25, 1979, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.
Photo Credit: Robert Ortiz | SU Drum Archive
Photo Credit: Jenny Gummersall | SU Drum Archive
Photo Credit: SU Drum Archive
Photo Credit: SU Drum Archive



