Many Moons Ago

10 Years Ago: Tri-Ute Games athletes receive medals during an awards banquet at the Sky Ute Casino Resort’s Events Center on Sunday, Aug. 22. Junior Miss Southern Ute Amya Bison, Tribal Chairman Matthew Box and Executive Officer Johnny Valdez each congratulated the athletes personally. The second ever Tri-Ute Games took place in Fort Duchesne, Utah, July 22-24. This photo was published in the August 25, 2010, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

20 Years Ago: Fernessa Dutchie, Lindsay Box and Santee Medicine Bear pose together on the final night of the Southern Ute Heritage Dancers event. The dancers performed every Thursday night during the summer for tourists to the Four Corners area. This photo was published in the August 25, 2000, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

30 Years Ago: A day-long display showing the hazards of smoking is on display in the green room of the Tribal Affairs Building. The display was provided by the Health Services Department. This photo was published in the August 31, 1990, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

40 Years Ago: The Ignacio High School varsity volleyball team had three girls returning from last year’s second place finisher in the Southern Peak League: Jeanette Quintana, Carmela Quintana and Robbie Jefferson. Moving up from last year’s JV squad were Tina Mestas and Andrea Taylor. Pictured here, Coach Ferguson, left, shows the girls how to do it. This photo was published in the August 29, 1980, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.