BIA Southern Ute Agency: Prescribed Burn/Pile News Release

United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Indian Affairs Southern Ute Agency News Release

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the Southern Ute Agency will be conducting a Prescribed Burn/Pile at the Sundance Grounds.
The legal description for the burn is township 33N, Range 7W, Section 5. The purpose of the burn is to dispose of brush from last year’s ceremony and the Bear Dance Fire.
Smoke will be visible from Ignacio, CO, and surrounding areas. Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the event smoke settles into the road corridor and for vehicles entering/leaving these areas.

For more information regarding the project, please contact the Southern Ute Agency, Fire Management Office at (970)-563-4780.