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+ 2025 Meet the Candidates Night +

October 2, 2025 / October 2, 2025 by sbegay

Please save the date for an upcoming event, Meet the Candidates Night: Tribal Council Seats (2) on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Event Center at Sky Ute Casino Resort. Please note this event is for Southern Ute Tribal Members only. Additional information is forthcoming. For more information or if you have questions, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313.

For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Appoints Dr. Ryan Duvall as Chief Medical Officer

October 1, 2025 / October 1, 2025 by sbegay

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2025 Southern Ute Indian Tribe Appoints Dr. Ryan Duvall as Chief Medical Officer Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Tribal Council, in a special meeting, approved Dr. Ryan Duvall, MD, to serve as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for the Southern Ute Health Center. Dr. Duvall is an experienced family medicine physician with over 15 years of experience. A graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2009, Dr. Duvall has dedicated his career to providing experienced, comprehensive care to families on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, the local community and beyond. In his new role as Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Duvall will lead the Southern Ute Health Center’s clinical operations and strategic medical initiatives. His key responsibilities include: · Direct Patient Care: Providing primary and comprehensive medical services to patients. · Clinical Oversight: Supervising clinical services to ensure the highest standards of patient care. · Strategic Alignment: Aligning medical strategies with the health center’s broader business objectives. · Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all medical services meet applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. · Collaboration: Working closely with the Chief Nursing Officer to support day-to-day operations and patient […]

Election Board: Ballots Are In!

September 23, 2025 / September 23, 2025 by sbegay

The Election Board has received the ballots and determined the following dates for the 2025 General Election: 🔹 New Voter Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, by 5:00 PM 🔹 Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, by 5:00 PM 🔹 Emergency Ballot Request Deadline: Thursday, November 6, 2025, by 5:00 PM 🔹 Election Day: Friday, November 7, 2025Polls Open: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PMLocation: 285 Lakin St., Ignacio, Colorado This election will determine the successors for outgoing Council Members Vice Chairman Marvin Pinnecoose and Marjorie Barry. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Election Board at 970-563-0100 (extensions 2303, 2305, 2729, or 2728) or email election@southernute-nsn.gov. Thank you for participating in this important process!

Drone Activity Notice – Florida Mesa Area

September 22, 2025 / September 22, 2025 by sbegay

Enterprise and GHD are notifying the community of scheduled drone operations in the Florida Mesa area, specifically near Highway 550, County Road 219, and Rainbow Road from Tuesday, September 23rd through Thursday, September 25th. These operations will support high-resolution aerial mapping of the broader gasoline pipeline spill area at approximately 400 feet above ground level during daylight hours. Additionally, thermal scanning will be conducted over a smaller, northern portion of the project area at approximately 200 feet above ground level during evening, nighttime, and early morning hours. Thermal scanning is scheduled outside of daylight hours to minimize interference from solar radiation, which can impact the accuracy of thermal sensors. If you see or hear drones in the area, please be assured that a GHD staff member is nearby, operating the equipment safely, and respectfully in accordance with all applicable guidelines. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!

Listening Session: Tribal Member Concerns

September 15, 2025 / September 22, 2025 by sbegay

Tribal Council invites Tribal Members to attend an in-person Listening Session for Tribal Member Concerns on September 17, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 in Tribal Council Chambers (365 Ouray Dr., Ignacio, CO). This session offers a respectful space for Tribal Members to share their thoughts, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue on matters impacting the Tribe and its future. Session Guidelines:– Please be respectful of all speakers and attendees.– Each Tribal Member will be allotted 3 minutes to speak.– Recording devices and livestreaming are prohibited due to the sensitive nature of the topics raised by Tribal Members. If you are unable to attend this session, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2319 to schedule an individual Tribal Member Concern meeting with leadership.

Sign Up for the Tribal Member Experience (TMX)

September 11, 2025 / September 11, 2025 by sbegay

Southern Ute Tribal Members stay connected with news, departments, and resources by signing up for the Tribal Member Experience. Please note account holders must be enrolled in the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and be 18 years of age or older. To create a new account, please follow these steps:1. Go to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s website athttps://www.southernute-nsn.gov/2. Select “Members” at the top of the screen3. Select “I need an account”4. Complete the Tribal Member Access Request Form & click Submit The request will be sent to TIS Vital Statistics for verification. SUSS will approve your account. The login credentials will be sent to the email listed on the form. You may then create your password. If you already have an account and need help resetting your password:1. Please visit https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/tmx/2. Under “Getting Started Resources” select “Password Reset Instructions” and follow the guide.3. Direct link: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/01/TMx-Member-Website-Password-Reset.pdfPlease do not create a new account. For information, contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313 or TIS Vital Statistics at 970-563-2248. For technical assistance with existing accounts, contact SUDEP at 970-563-5555.

+ 9/11 Remembrance +

September 11, 2025 / September 11, 2025 by sbegay

Today, we pause to remember a day that shaped our nation. Twenty-four years ago, we faced unimaginable violence. In the aftermath, we witnessed extraordinary acts of courage, compassion, and unity – qualities that reflect the very best of the American spirit. We honor the Tribes whose ancestral lands bore witness to this attack. We thank the brave individuals who answered the call to serve. They came from every background and stood together to defend our freedoms and protect our way of life. We honor the first responders: the firefighters, police officers, medical professionals, and everyday heroes who ran toward danger to save others. These selfless acts continue to inspire us today and may we honor their memory.

SU Tribal Office Closure 09/12/2025

September 8, 2025 / September 15, 2025 by sbegay

In observance of the 103rd Annual Tribal Fair and Powwow, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Friday, September 12, 2025. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, September 15, 2025. Enjoy the festivities and have a safe weekend! Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum

For Immediate Release: CDPHE and Southern Ute Indian Tribe Announce Updated Enterprise Pipeline Spill Estimate, Reaffirm Commitment to Transparency

August 27, 2025 / August 27, 2025 by sbegay

La Plata County, Colo. (8/26/25): The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe (Tribe) are providing this update on the gasoline pipeline release that occurred in December 2024 on private fee land within the exterior boundaries of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. The state is leading remediation oversight in coordination with the Tribe and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Enterprise Products LLC, which owns and operates the pipeline that failed, has revised its estimate of the release. After questions from the state and the Tribe regarding the accuracy of the original estimate, Enterprise determined it had underestimated the size of the spill and increased its estimate from approximately 23,000 gallons to nearly 97,000 gallons of refined gasoline. This figure remains an estimate and may be revised further. The updated estimate underscores the seriousness of the incident, which is now estimated to be the largest refined gasoline pipeline spill in Colorado since CDPHE began tracking such releases in 2016. The state, in collaboration with the Tribe, is requiring Enterprise to follow a corrective action plan that includes additional steps to ensure a comprehensive and protective cleanup. These requirements include: “As the original caretakers and conservationists, the […]

Election Board: Statement of Intention