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For Immediate Release: Texaco Hill Tanker Truck Incident: Response, Accountability, and Remediation Efforts
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Marvin Pinnecoose, Vice Chairman – 970.563.2402 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2026 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – At approximately 4:30 a.m. on March 22, 2026, a tanker truck and trailer overturned on Texaco Hill, resulting in a release of oil-based drilling fluids. The operator of the vehicle was transported to an area medical facility and is reported to be in stable condition. The operator of the vehicle was not affiliated with the Southern...Let’s Patch Things Up: Road Maintenance
Warmer weather is approaching and with it, road wear may become more noticeable. The La Plata County Public Works Department oversees the maintenance of 653 miles of county roads. To report road concerns to the County, please use the link below or scan the QR code. For road concerns within Tribal jurisdiction, please contact the Southern Ute Division of Transportation (SUDOT) at 970-563-4755 or email suroadmaintenance@southernute-nsn.gov, use the link below or scan the QR code. La Plata County: https://www.lpcgov.org/departments/road_and_bridge/repair_request_form.phpSUDOT: https://bit.ly/sudot
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