News – Southern Ute Indian Tribe

SW Colorado’s Small Business Development Center Hosts 12th Annual SW CO Small Business Conference

Don’t miss this year’s SW Colorado Small Business Conference! This day-long event, hosted by Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) & FLC Center for Innovation, attracts hundreds of professional business owners who represent every sector of the diverse business communities across the region.

These diverse leaders come together to build, invest, & strengthen our business community. The Conference includes breakfast, lunch & reception, and features Educational Seminars, One-on-one Consulting, Engaging Keynote Presentations, and Networking Opportunities.

Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend this powerful event.

Enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Members SAVE 50% off

THE $85 REGULAR REGISTRATION FEE

Southern Ute Economic Development will cover 50% of the registration fee to support any Enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Member small business owners and sole proprietors in attending this informational conference,

Use discount code SUIT50 to Register and pay HERE

Questions? Contact Jennifer Rummery, Economic Development Project Coordinator

Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department Issues Air Quality Alert – 04/25/2024

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Environmental Programs Department operates three air quality stations on the Reservation and maintains a website that provides real-time air pollutant and EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) health alerts from data collected at these stations. Smoke from wildfires can cause unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter (PM) in the air.

Particulate matter is continuously measured at the Ute 3 monitoring station near Bondad Hill and the Ute 1 monitoring station in Ignacio.

As of Thursday, 4/25/2024, at 7:00am, the Ute 1 station is currently reading high PM concentrations with a corresponding AQI of Unhealthy. People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children avoid limit prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should limit prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

To view the ambient monitoring program website, and for more information about how to understand the AQI forecast, follow the links below:

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Ambient Monitoring Program Website

EPA Air Quality Index Information Website

Wildfire Smoke Resources to Protect Your Health | US EPA

EPA Air Now Article – How Smoke From Fires Can Affect Your Health

FOR MORE INFORMATION CO

EPD, Air Quality – 970.563.2214

Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department Issues Air Quality Alert

As of Wednesday, 4/24/2024, 7:00am, the Ute 1 station is currently reading high PM concentrations with a corresponding AQI of Unhealthy. People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children avoid limit prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should limit prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

To view the ambient monitoring program website, and for more information about how to understand the AQI forecast, follow the links below:

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Ambient Monitoring Program Website
EPA Air Quality Index Information Website
Wildfire Smoke Resources to Protect Your Health | US EPA

EPA Air Now Article – How Smoke From Fires Can Affect Your Health

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT EPD, Air Quality – 970.563.2214

Southern Ute Economic Development Announces 12th Annual SW Colorado Small Business Conference

Attention Entrepreneurs!

Are you ready to maximize your potential & ignite your business success?

Join Colorado SBDC & Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation for the 12th Annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference.

This day-long event, hosted by Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) & FLC Center for Innovation, attracts hundreds of professional business owners who represent every sector of the diverse business communities across the region. These diverse leaders come together to build, invest, & strengthen our business community. The
Conference includes breakfast, lunch & reception, and features Educational Seminars, One-on-one Consulting, Engaging Keynote Presentations, and Networking Opportunities.
Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend this powerful event.

Enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Members SAVE 50% off THE $85 REGULAR REGISTRATION FEE
Southern Ute Economic Development will cover 50% of the registration fee to support any Enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Member small business owners and sole proprietors in attending this informational conference Use discount code SUIT50 to Register and pay HERE

Questions? Contact Jennifer Rummery, Economic Development Project Coordinator
970-563-2281 |

jrummery@southernute-nsn.gov

The Southern Ute Lands Division seeks LAT members

The Department of Natural Resources – Lands Division (Division) seeks voluntary participation in the proposed Land Acquisition Team (LAT). Consideration for this participation is of utmost importance, and we hope that you will consider joining us in this effort. Your willingness and steadfastness to assist the Division in supplying recommendations and guidance on current and future land acquisitions will be highly appreciated by the Southern Ute Tribal Council, tribal staff, and tribal members for generations to come.

We highly encourage Tribal member participation. If you are interested, please submit a summary of your intentions and why you should be chosen to sit on this team. You may sign up by emailing leburch@southernute-nsn.gov. The deadline to sign up is, Friday, May 10, 2024.

The Southern Ute Lands Division advertises (2) 45-day Posting for Assignments

The Southern Ute Lands Division is currently advertising two, 45-day notice of availability of tribal land for assignment.

If you are a tribal member and want to confirm your interest in an assignment, you can submit a card along with an application and a 5-year farm plan. If you have any comments or objections about the assignment, you can submit them as well. You can either mail, email, or deliver in person your submission to the Department of Natural Resources – Lands Division at PO Box 737, Ignacio, CO 81137, or contact us at 970-563-0126.

If you are a tribal member and want to confirm your interest in an assignment or lease, you can submit a card, an application, and a Homesite Development Plan. If you have any comments or objections about the assignment, you can submit them as well. You can either mail, email, or deliver in person your submission to the Department of Natural Resources – Lands Division at PO Box 737, Ignacio, CO 81137, or contact us at 970-563-0126.
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Southern Ute Growth Fund Announces Silent Auction & Free Distribution of USED HDPE Black Pipe

The Southern Ute Growth Fund is currently taking bids for a 2004 Water Truck. Please see the advertisement below for additional information. Email your bid to Dawn Fahrion, Assistant SUGF Controller at dfahrion@sugf.com. They are also distributing FREE Used HDPE Black Pipe. Please see the attachment on the pipe for additional information or contact SU Utilities at (970) 563-5500.

Southern Ute tribal member Tanisha Figueroa named the 2024 SUIT Fair and Rodeo Logo Contest Winner

The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department is excited to announce Passing Down Traditions by Tanisha Figueroa as the winner of the 102^nd Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair and Rodeo logo contest. Thank you to all those who voted at General Meeting, and congratulations to Ms. Figueroa. For questions, please contact Sherisa Valdez at 970-563-2971.

SUIT and the State of CO to hold Environmental Commission Meeting

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe/State of Colorado Environmental Commission (Commission) will meet on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Justice & Regulatory Administration Building- EPD Large Conference Room located at 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado 81137. The agenda will include Call to Order/Introductions, New Business, Tribal Air Quality Program Updates, Tribal Air Initiatives, CDPHE Updates, Open Discussion/Questions and Public Comment, and Schedule Next Commission Meeting. For more information on the meeting, how to attend virtually, or to obtain a copy of the meeting agenda please contact Mr. Michael Kirsch, Air Quality Scientist II – Planning, at (970) 563-2258 or visit the Commission website at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/departments/epd/air-quality/env-commission/

Bonfire Field Services Vacancy: Apprentice Technician

Bonfire Field Services is hiring a Field Services Apprentice technician. The employee will receive a variety of training from multiple disciplines within Bonfire. The Field Services Apprentice will learn from and take directions from technicians, engineers, and other key disciplines throughout the process. This is a 2-year apprenticeship with eligible quarterly pay increases.

Native American Preference will be applied.

How to apply: Email a resume and cover letter to tonia.martinez@bonfireig.com

You may also contact TERO for more information.

lsanchez@southernute-nsn.gov

970-563-2294