10 Years Ago: Chairman Pearl E. Casias personally welcomes members of the Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council to Tribal Council Chambers following their introductions. This photo was first published in the Oct. 21, 2011, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

20 Years Ago: Wilbur Solomon and Joycelyn Dutchie enjoy a dance and share their Native culture during the 2001 Council Tree Powwow in Delta, Colo. The annual event was held on September 21-23, 2001. This photo was published in the Oct. 19, 2001, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

30 Years Ago: Chairman Leonard C. Burch spoke to a large crowd at Fort Lewis College top celebrate 100 years of higher education. The Southern Ute Tribal Council acknowledged the evolution of the school from military fort to college and recognized the 19 Southern Utes who have graduated from the college. This photo was published in the Oct. 21, 1991, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

40 Years Ago: Three Bobcats put the rush on Drew Teinert, Pagosa Springs’ Pirate. The Ignacio Players are: Buffy Joseph (85), Adrian Lucero (80) and Mike Duran (22) Ignacio lost the game 33-0 to Pagosa. This photo was published in the Oct. 23, 1981, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | SU Drum archive

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Photo Credit: SU Drum archive