10 Years Ago Lake Capote opened its gates for the season on Thursday, April 15. Eighty of the 4,500 trout stocked this month have been tagged with markers that can be redeemed for a combined $3,000 in cash prizes. The freshly stocked fish arrived from Colorado’s Front Range, where they were transported to the Southern Ute Reservation by truck and released in batches under the supervision of Capote Lake Manager, Dusk Edwards This photo was published in the April 23, 2000, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

20 Years Ago The Three Feathers Blues Band; Kean Richards on drums, Calvin Richards on lead guitar, Richard Hudson on rhythym guitar and Matt Feinberg on bass, performed at the 2000 Census Party on April 15 at the Rolling Thunder Hall. Those attending enjoyed hot dogs and free prizes from the U.S. Census Bureau. The party was organized by Tribal Information Services Director, Edna Frost. This photo was published in the April 21, 2000, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

30 Years Ago A for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (DARE) program took place at the Ignacio Intermediate School. The graduation was the second year for the event. This photo was published in the April 27, 1990, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | Su Drum archive

Photo Credit: SU Drum archive

Photo Credit: Su Drum archive

Photo Credit: SU Drum archive