10 Years Ago: During the Opening Ceremonies of the Tri-Ute Games, Robert Chapoose, Sr. spoke to the athletes of his days as a football player. He spoke of his selection in All-State in football at Union High School and his induction into the Dixie State College Athletic Hall of Fame. Chapoose also displayed his various football uniforms. Manuel Hart, Vice-chairman of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe spoke of unity during and good sportsmanship during the games. This photo was published in the July 30, 2010, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

20 Years Ago: Dorothy Naranjo, Southern Ute Tribal Council Member Corliss Taylor, Alden Naranjo, Colorado Springs Mayor Mary Lou Makepeace, and Terry Knight stand with Ute Mountain Ute Royalty after cutting the ribbon to open the exhibit at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. No Photographs were allowed of the actual exhibit. This photo was published in the July 28, 2000, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

30 Years Ago: United in One Spirit - 90th San Ignacio Fiesta Parade; Southern Ute Tribal Council member Orian Box rode on his horse by the carriage. Lindsey Box also rode with her Dad part of the way. This photo was published in the August 3, 1990, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

40 Years Ago: Left to right, Silver Streak Sylvian Valdez, Vince Mirabal, Tony Gallero, and Muzzy Pinnecoose received the 2nd place trophy from umpire Ron Larson and one of the hosts, Kathy Lucero. This photo was published in the August 1, 1980, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | SU Drum archive

Photo Credit: SU Drum archive