30 years ago: The Southern Ute Women’s Bowling team competed in the Madams Monday Night Bowling League. Pictured team members are: (Front Row) Jeannie Sage, Pat Torres, Evelynn Burch, (Back Row) Elise Red, Francis Rivera and Denise Thompson. This photo first appeared in the Dec. 22, 2009, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

10 years ago: A heartfelt handshake and mutual respect between Southern Ute tribal member Kenny Frost and Native American Consultant Dr. Nimia Ana Apaza, President of JuJuy College of Law in Argentina marked the sincere positive approach each delegate brought with them to the 11th Annual Gathering of Indigenous Peoples of Americas. The meeting took place at Colorado State Universities Native American Center in Fort Collins. This photo first appeared in the Dec. 18, 2009, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

20 years ago: Carolers from the Southern Ute Head Start delivered some Christmas cheer to the Tribal Affairs building and sang some Christmas favorites. After the performance, the group continued the show at the Senior Center. This photo first appeared in the Dec. 17, 1999, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

40 years ago: Chairman Leonard C. Burch attended the Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT) meeting to discuss issues relating to the management of natural resources on the reservation. This photo first appeared in the Dec. 21, 1979, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

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Photo Credit: Southern Ute Drum archive