Southern Ute representatives, Alden Naranjo, Elise Redd, and Debra Box arranged a special viewing of Ute artifacts at the Smithsonian Institution’s Cultural Resources Center in Suitland, Md., on Thursday, on July 19. This photo first appeared in the July 27, 2012, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.
The Grand Entry of the Southern Ute Heritage Dancers was viewed by spectators on July 22, 2002, at Aztec Rodeo Days. The performance took place in Pioneer Park in Aztec, N.M., and drumming was provided by 12 Gauge Drum Group. Pictured are Zack LeClaire, Keyana Valdez, Akasia Oberly, Namichen Oberly, Kaylyn LeClaire, and Stacey Oberly. This photo first appeared in the July 26, 2002, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.
Robert Jefferson placed second at the Little Beaver Round-Up in Dulce, N.M. Jefferson is following in the footsteps of his father, Bob, who was one of the top Indian calf ropers in the Southwest. This photo first appeared in the July 30, 1982, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.
Eddie Box Jr., computer specialist for the Natural Resources Division, practices his gambling luck on an antique slot machine at Gomez’s Store at Pagosa Junction. The Southern Ute and Jicarilla Apache tribes were treated to a rare tour of the store which is filled with interesting artifacts from a time gone by. This photo first appeared in the July 24, 1992, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | SU Drum archive
Photo Credit: Ooclu Buckskin | SU Drum archive
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Photo Credit: Arnold Santistevan | SU Drum archive
