Administration Community Culture Elections Health latest-news Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans For Immediate Release: Notice of Royalty Committee Dissolution and Transition March 30, 2026 / March 30, 2026 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACTMelvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2026 Effective today, March 30, 2026, the Royalty Committee has been dissolved by decision of Tribal Council through Resolution 2026-060. This was a difficult decision made after careful deliberation, with the primary goal of protecting and supporting the Royalty title holders and preserving the integrity of the program. Tribal Council’s decision was based on concerns related to conduct that did not align with the standards required of Tribal representatives including parents/guardian, as well as the committee’s failure to operate in accordance with its approved bylaws. These issues compromised the integrity of the Royalty program and detracted from the dignity and respect our title holders are expected to embody. Tribal Council remains committed to the well being, growth, and success of our Royalty and believes this action encourages renewed accountability, unity, and respect reflective of our values as Nuuchiu. For questions, please contact the Chairman’s Office at 970-563-2319 or swhyte@southernute-nsn.gov. ### Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health latest-news Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Warns Against Erasure in National Park Signage March 26, 2026 / March 26, 2026 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2026 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Tribal Council is aware of a circulating article from the Vail Daily and affirms the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s stance on the ongoing effort by federal agencies to remove educational materials that federal officials deem to be disparaging of the United States. Many of today’s National Parks were once Tribal lands, as evidenced through oral histories and countless archaeological sites. What is now known as Mesa Verde National Park was formerly part of the Consolidated Ute Indian Reservation under the terms of a treaty negotiated with the federal government. That treaty—like many treaties between the United States and Tribal Nations—was ultimately violated by the federal government, resulting in the significant reduction of our Reservation lands today. It is important that visitors to our National Parks learn about the people who called – and still call –these places home. The United States tried to eradicate our people and our culture. We still exist. Eliminating mention of Tribes and our histories from educational materials is the modern-day version of Indian boarding schools and Tribal Termination. The history […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health latest-news Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans + 2026 General Meeting + March 24, 2026 / March 27, 2026 by sbegay The General Meeting will be held starting at 9:00 AM on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Sky Ute Casino Resort in the Event Center. This is a closed meeting for the Southern Ute Tribal Membership. There are 3 ways to join the General Meeting: 1. In-Person: Registration is not required, and we look forward to seeing you there! 2. Live Stream: Registration is required. Please use the following link or QR code to register with your information and census number. To expedite the process please use your “so-ute” email address. Please do not share your registration information with anyone. Link: https://bit.ly/2026sugm 3. Recording: If you are not able to attend, the live stream recording will be available on the Tribal Member Portal (TMX). The agenda is forthcoming and will be made available on the Tribal Member Portal in advance of the General Meeting. For technical assistance with your “so-ute” account, please contact SUDEP at 970-563-5555. To create an account for TMX, please visit, https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/tmx/. For more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health latest-news Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans For Immediate Release: Texaco Hill Tanker Truck Incident: Response, Accountability, and Remediation Efforts March 23, 2026 / March 23, 2026 by sbegay 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 Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund (Growth Fund) and was engaged as an independent subcontractor by a non-Tribal operator. Mitigation and containment efforts began at approximately 6:00 a.m. Initial estimates indicate that approximately 80–120 barrels of oil-based drilling fluids may have been released as a result of the incident. An immediate response was initiated, involving approximately 75 personnel from the respective operators and its sub-contractors. Their prompt actions focused on securing the site, protecting surrounding areas, and beginning cleanup and mitigation measures. Based on current assessments, the location of the spill is not expected to impact surface water, groundwater, agricultural areas, wildlife, or identified cultural resources. We extend our sincere appreciation to Tribal departments and first responders for their coordination and support, […] Read more »
Uncategorized Southern Ute Tribal Council Enacts Amendments to Title 26 – Liquor Code March 16, 2026 / March 16, 2026 by abarry By Resolution No. 2026-029, the Southern Ute Tribal Council enacted amendments to Title 26 – Liquor Code. Title 26 is an existing code. The amended version replaces the prior version in the SUIT Law and Order Code. Title 26 was approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and published in the Federal Register on March 5, 2026. The Liquor Code is effective as of March 5, 2026. The Liquor Code can be found online at: Mail: Southern Ute Indian Tribe, P.O. Box 737, 356 Ouray Drive, Ignacio, CO 81137 Phone: (970) 563-2208 Website: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/tribal-code/ For further information please contact: Amy Barry, Tribal Information Services Department, abarry@southernute-nsn.gov, (970) 563-2250. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health latest-news Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Tribal Court Closure 03/09/2026 March 9, 2026 / March 9, 2026 by sbegay March 9, 2026 In observance of memorial services for Jack Frost Jr. (Egap), the Tribal Court will be closed from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. All scheduled hearings will proceed as planned. Thank you for your understanding! Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health latest-news Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Let’s Patch Things Up: Road Maintenance March 2, 2026 / March 2, 2026 by sbegay 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 Read more »
