Southern Ute Indian Tribe – Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado

We invite you to the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in beautiful Southwest Colorado, home of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.

Jeremy Wade Shockley | Southern Ute Drum

Máykh (Hello)

We invite you to the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in beautiful Southwest Colorado, home of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.

Beaded belt by Artist Dale Santistevan

Jeremy Wade Shockley | Southern Ute Drum

Preserving a Vibrant Culture

Beaded belt by Artist Dale Santistevan

In the Morning Mist and Glow of Evening we Shall Remember Their Personal Sacrifice and Devotion to our People and Country will Never be Forgotten

Jeremy Wade Shockley | Southern Ute Drum

Honoring Our Heroes

In the Morning Mist and Glow of Evening we Shall Remember Their Personal Sacrifice and Devotion to our People and Country will Never be Forgotten

Southern Ute Royalty

Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum

Celebrating our Heritage

Southern Ute Royalty

Jeremy Wade Shockley | Southern Ute Drum

Stewards of the Land

Jeremy Wade Shockley | Southern Ute Drum

Grace in Motion ~ Celebrating Timeless Traditions

Tuhkwi Kich Sculpture ~ Elliot Hendren

Jeremy Wade Shockley | Southern Ute Drum

Rooted in Strength

Tuhkwi Kich Sculpture ~ Elliot Hendren

Jeremy Wade Shockley | Southern Ute Drum

Drawing from the Past ~ Aiming for the Future

Southern Ute Drum News TERO Osprey Cam Live Real-time Air Quality Health Center Southern Ute Police Tribal Member Portal Order Internet Service Reservation Mapping

Important Announcements

2026 SUIT Fire Restrictions

Quick Links

Southern Ute
Drum News

TERO

Osprey Cam
Live

Real-time
Air Quality

Health
Center

Southern Ute
Police

Tribal Member
Portal

Order
Internet Service

Reservation
Mapping

Latest News

For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Welcomes Chairman Christine Sage

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Christine Sage, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 28, 2026 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe (Tribe) officially welcomed Chairman Christine Sage during the Inauguration Ceremony held this morning in Tribal Council Chambers. Chairman Sage was surrounded by family, friends, Tribal Members, and guests as she took the oath of office. Attendees included dignitaries from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, the Jicarilla Apache Nation, La Plata...

Inauguration Ceremony | Chairman

Maykh Panakwa! (You are invited) to save the date for Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM, for the Inauguration Ceremony for the Chairman, to be held in the Tribal Council Chambers at 356 Ouray Drive, Ignacio, CO 81137. Please note, the incoming Chairman will not be determined until the Run Off Special Election concludes on Thursday, August 27, 2026. This term will run through November 30, 2026, completing the remainder of Chairman Melvin J. Baker’s term. This event will...

For Immediate Release: Tribal Council Opposes the La Plata Canyon Block Cave Mining Project

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Marvin Pinnecoose, Chairman – 970.563.2402 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 18, 2026 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Metallic Minerals U.S. Inc. is presently conducting community outreach regarding its La Plata Canyon Block Cave Mining Project, a project designed to explore the potential for mining of copper and other minerals in La Plata County. This project is currently in the exploratory stage. However, as proposed, it will cover 19 square miles (approximately 12,300...

Southern Ute Tribal Council — Photo by Jeremy Wade Shockley | Southern Ute Drum

Your 2026 Tribal Council

(pictured left to right)
Marty Pinnecoose
Marjorie Barry
Marvin Pinnecoose, Acting Chairman
Melvin J. Baker
Andrew Gallegos
Linda K. Baker
James Mike Olguin, Treasurer