Health Press Releases Uncategorized Technical Advisory Bulletin for Tribal Title V Owners and Operators (COVID-19) March 27, 2020 March 30, 2020 / January 24, 2023 by Web Admin March 27, 2020 Technical Advisory Bulletin To: All Tribal Title V Owners and Operators: This technical advisory bulletin is being issued to address compliance concerns or non-compliance that could result at Title V permitted facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state, local, and the Southern Ute Indian tribal government have been forced to take drastic actions to limit social contact including stay-at-home orders for non-critical employees and closures of certain businesses. The Tribe’s Air Quality Program (AQP) understands that owners and operators are facing many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is issuing this guidance to help operators take measures to document these challenges for compliance reporting purposes. To document compliance concerns and issues that are directly resultant from challenges relating to the pandemic, the AQP recommends, at a minimum, that operators keep detailed logs, including the reason for non-compliance and maintain all relevant data to support claims (e.g., correspondence with operations personnel, stack test companies, contractors, etc.). Additionally, AQP recommends keeping in contact with the AQP regarding issues as they arise. For urgent matters and prompt deviation reporting during this time, reports can be submitted to: airquality@southernute-nsn.gov. All other logs and records can […] Read more »
Press Releases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Southern Ute Indian Tribe confirms two positive cases of COVID-19 March 29, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Christine Sage, Chairman – 970.563.0100 Amy Barry, SUIT IMT PIO – 970.563.2281 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 29, 2020 – 09:30 A.M. Southern Ute Indian Tribe confirms two positive cases of COVID-19 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Two employees of the Southern Ute Indian Tribal government have tested positive for COVID 19. They are in self-quarantine and we wish them the best in their recovery. All appropriate steps are being taken to identify anyone who may have been exposed for notification to self-quarantine and self-monitor for symptoms of the disease. San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (DCPHE) are providing assistance during this investigation. Anyone who is contacted by SJBPH and CDPHE are encouraged to cooperate to assist them in protecting the health and welfare of our Southern Ute tribal membership and government. It is important to know that, by definition of the Centers for Disease Control, you have not been “exposed” unless you have had close contact with a person who has tested positive. The definition of close contact is: “being about six (6) feet (approximately two (2) meters) from an infected person or within the […] Read more »
Health Southern Ute Incident Management Team – Disease Control Level March 27, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by Lindsay Box Southern Ute Indian Tribe Incident Management Team (IMT) Disease Control Level The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Incident Management Team (IMT) would like to share the Tribe’s Disease Control Level. As of Wednesday, March 25, 2020 the Tribe is under a ‘Stay at Home’ order. This is one tool the IMT has been using to determine its response and tribal action plan related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Created & Published by Lindsay J. Box Read more »
Health Southern Ute Health Center COVID-19 Testing Tent Procedures March 26, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by Lindsay Box Southern Ute Health Center COVID-19 Testing Tent Procedures All patients who have any type of respiratory illness will be seen in the tent erected behind the health clinic. THIS IS NOT A DRIVE-THRU FACILITY. There will be no walk-in appointments. Please call for an appointment at 970.563.4581. Clinic hours are 7:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Photo Credits: Jeremy Wade Shockly | Southern Ute Drum; and Jeremiah B. Valdez Designed and Produced by Lindsay J. Box Read more »
Uncategorized SOUTHERN UTE DRUM Publication March 26, 2020 by tisdirector In accordance the “Stay at Home” orders and travel restrictions issued by the Southern Ute Tribe, the SOUTHERN UTE DRUM will not be available in printed form until further notice. The DRUM will be available on-line at: www.SUDRUM.com Read more »
Community Avoiding Coronavirus Scams and Price Gouging March 25, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by Lindsay Box Avoiding Coronavirus Scams and Price Gouging Hand sanitizer at $67 a bottle. Toilet paper at $15 a roll. Unfortunately, we have seen instances of this in our stores and on the internet. As with any public crisis, when concerns over the coronavirus increase, there will be some people who prey on people’s fears for their personal financial advantage. But what can we do about it? First, if you see someone price gouging, report it. The Colorado Attorney General’s Office is collecting information on individuals and stores that are taking advantage of people’s fears through overcharging the public for necessary products. You can reach the Attorney General’s office by phone at 1-800-222-4444 or go online to report the incident at stopfraudcolorado.gov. In addition, you can contact the Southern Ute Legal Department at (970) 563-2141 and they can assist you in reaching out to the Attorney General. The Department of Justice also has a division to investigate Disaster Fraud. You can reach the Disaster Fraud at 1-877-720-5721, or online at justice.gov, or email disaster@leo.gov. Second, beware of scams. Now that more and more people are confined to their homes, we are seeing an increase in telephone and computer scams. Often these are […] Read more »
Administration Southern Ute Utilities Division Announces Modified Hours to Transfer Station March 25, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by Lindsay Box Southern Ute Utilities Division Announces Modified Hours to Transfer Station Effective immediately, in response to COVID-19 prevention efforts the Transfer Station hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Transfer Station Modified Hours March 25 2020 Read more »
Press Releases Summary of Continuing Core Services for the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Membership During COVID-19 March 24, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by Lindsay Box Summary of Continuing Core Services for the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Membership During COVID-19 As of March 24, 2020 In response to the rapidly developing events surrounding COVID-19, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Permanent Fund government will modify the programs and services to ensure the protection and safety of tribal members, tribal employees, and our community. The identified operations have been modified in accordance with the recommendations made by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) which includes guidelines for social distancing and restrictions on congregated groups no larger than 10 people, and at least 6 feet apart. Social distancing also includes limits on person-to-person contact, group meetings, and other social activities. The non-essential functions have been identified and a comprehensive list of modified services and hours of operations are detailed below. Please be advised this information is subject to change. Tribal staff will continue updating the document as modifications to tribal services and tribal business are necessary. Summary of SUIT core services (As of 3.24.2020) Read more »
Administration Community Southern Ute Utilities reduced hours March 18, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by prcoodinator Read more » COVID-19 reduced hours Southern Ute Indian Tribe Southern Ute Utilities Division SUIT
Community Cancellation of ONRR Outreach March 18, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by prcoodinator Read more » Question and Answer Session SUIT US Department of Interior
