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For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Calls on Colorado Attorney General to Address Unlawful Use of Tribal Lands By Lumen
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2026 Southern Ute Indian Tribe Calls on Colorado Attorney General to Address Unlawful Use of Tribal Lands By Lumen Southern Ute Indian Reservation — On Friday, January 16, 2026, Chairman Melvin J. Baker presented his annual State of the Tribes address to the Colorado General Assembly. In his remarks, he called on the Colorado Attorney General to work with the Southern...+ 2026 State of the Tribes Address +
To conclude a productive week in Denver, Chairman Melvin J. Baker delivered his third annual address to the Colorado General Assembly, joined by Council Member Marilyn House of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. These annual addresses—established through Colorado Senate Bill 22‑105—require the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate to invite representatives from both resident Tribes to speak before a joint session of the legislature each year, strengthening ongoing governmental dialogue and recognition since the bill was signed...
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