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 Montessori Academy Southern Ute Police Tribal Member Portal Broadband Modernization Reservation Mapping

Important Announcements

Tribal Office Closure Notice 05/2026

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Osprey Cam
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Air Quality

Health
Center

Montessori
Academy

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Police

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Broadband
Modernization

Reservation
Mapping

Latest News

Tribal Office Closure Notice 05/2026

In observance of Bear Dance, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will close early at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026, and remain closed for the remainder of the day. Tribal Offices will also be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. We wish you a safe and enjoyable time with your families and loved ones!

For Immediate Release: Recovery to Resilience: Advancing Safety and Quality of Life on the Reservation after the Enterprise Spill

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Marvin Pinnecoose, Chairman – 970.563.2402 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2026 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – In December 2024, a catastrophic failure was identified on a 10-inch pipeline transmitting refined gasoline operated by Enterprise Products of Houston, Texas. Enterprise currently estimates that about 97,000 gallons of gasoline were released, making it the largest pipeline spill in Colorado and one of the largest in the country. It is impacting the groundwater on...

For Immediate Release: Chairman Pinnecoose Appoints Box as Executive Officer

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Marvin Pinnecoose, Chairman – 970.563.2402 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2026 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Chairman Marvin Pinnecoose has announced that Lindsay J. Box will serve as Executive Officer of the Permanent Fund. This appointment supports the continued delivery of government services and operational stability during the leadership transition. Chairman Pinnecoose was confirmed as Acting Chairman through Resolution No. 2026-096. “This appointment reflects our commitment to stability, continuity, and a strong future for...

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