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For Immediate Release: Chairman Baker Announces Leadership Transition
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2025 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – After much thought and consideration, Chairman Melvin J. Baker has announced his resignation due to personal reasons, effective Friday, May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM. “It has been an honor to serve our people,” said Chairman Baker. “I am grateful for the trust and support of the Tribal Membership throughout my years in leadership. I extend...Buckskin Charlie Apartments Ribbon Cutting & Open House
✨ You’re Invited ✨ Southern Ute Tribal Members are invited to celebrate the opening of Buckskin Charlie Apartments with a special Ribbon Cutting & Tribal Member Open House. 📅 Friday, May 1, 2026⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM📍 172 Buckskin Charlie Drive, Ignacio, CO Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided apartment tours, light refreshments, and music. Tribal Members will also have the opportunity to learn more about future leasing opportunities for this new housing development. Additional open house tours will be held...Tribal Member Travel Opportunity: Agriculture Revitalization
As part of the Agricultural Revitalization Initiative led by Vice Chairman Marvin Pinnecoose, the Executive Office is offering a unique opportunity for two (2) adult Southern Ute Tribal Members to visit a meat processing facility in Missoula, Montana. This trip directly supports ongoing efforts to strengthen and revitalize agricultural knowledge and opportunities within the Tribe. This trip will take place April 14–15, 2026, with travel scheduled to depart on April 13th and return on April 16th. Related travel expenses will...
Your 2026 Tribal Council
- (pictured left to right)
- Marty Pinnecoose
- Marjorie Barry
- Marvin Pinnecoose, Vice Chairman
- Melvin J. Baker, Chairman
- Andrew Gallegos
- Linda K. Baker
- James Mike Olguin, Treasurer