10 years ago: The annual Southern Ute Tribal Thanksgiving Dinner graced the Sky Ute Casino Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 22 in celebration of the holiday. Miss Southern Ute, Ellie Seibel (left) and Little Miss Southern Ute, Tauri Raines, introduce themselves to those in attendance. This photo was first published in the Nov. 26, 2014, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

20 years ago: Southern Ute Tribal Chairman Howard Richards Sr. ensures the Tribe’s support of a local dialysis center and nephrology medical practice by signing a commitment document. Ellen Roberts, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Mercy Medical Center waits for her turn to sign the paper during a news conference on Nov. 19 at the Leonard C. Burch Tribal Administrative Building. This photo was first published in the Nov. 24, 2004, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

30 years ago: Chairman Leonard C. Burch with Ute Mountain Chairperson Judy Knight-Frank during the 50th Anniversary of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). This photo was published in the Nov. 23, 1994, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | SU Drum archive

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