Month: December 2023

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For Immediate Release: Stability and Renewal Baker Leads the Tribe into Second Term with New Council 12/18/2023

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2023 Stability and Renewal: Baker Leads the Tribe into Second Term with New Council Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe welcomed Chairman, Melvin J. Baker and Council Member, Marty Pinnecoose during the Inauguration Ceremony this morning at Sky Ute Casino Resort. Surrounded by family, tribal members, and visiting dignitaries, the ceremony marked a momentous occasion for the Tribe as it embraced Council Member Pinnecoose for his first term and Chairman Baker for his second term as Chairman. Chairman Melvin J. Baker, a dedicated advocate for tribal sovereignty, brings a wealth of experience to his new term. Baker previously served four terms on Tribal Council. With a commitment to preserving and enhancing the resources, tradition, and identity of the Pino Nuuchiu, Chairman Baker is poised to lead the Tribe with vision and resilience. “Your faith in my leadership is truly inspiring. I am deeply grateful for your unwavering support and the privilege of serving as Chairman for another term”, stated Chairman Baker. Council Member Marty Pinnecoose looks forward to beginning to his first term on Tribal […]

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Southern Ute Tribe issues Public Notice on Revised Title 4 – Criminal Procedure Code & Revised Title 5 – Criminal Code

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PUBLIC NOTICE On December 5, 2023, the Tribal Council adopted a revised Title 4 – Criminal Procedure Code and a revised Title 5 – Criminal Code. The effective date for both codes will be March 1, 2024. The current Southern Ute Tribal Criminal Procedure and Criminal Codes will be in effect until February 29, 2024. Both the current codes and the revised codes can be found on the Tribal government Law and Order Code website at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/tribal-code/ Please see the attached Public Notice for more information. Thank you – Leslie Barnhart Legal Department Southern Ute Indian Tribe P.O. Box 737 | Ignacio, CO | 81137 970.563.2144 lbarnhart@southernute-nsn.gov

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SU Utilities Notice of Temporary Water Loss of Water Service

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Southern Ute Utilities customers who live on CR 516 and CR 517 will be impacted by a planned loss of water service Tuesday, December 12, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. while construction activity is performed. If your residence has a pressure boosting system, please disconnect power to turn off pump during this time. Please read the attached notice and call (970) 563-5500 with any questions or concerns. If you encounter water service problems beyond the planned outage, please contact the Southern Ute Police Department at (970) 563-0246.

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