The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council is seeking comments on proposed amendments to Title 8 – Protective Custody Code.
A copy of the amended code can be found at:
https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/tribal-code/proposed-southern-ute-tribal-code/.
Please use the contact number at the end of this notice to obtain a hard copy of the amended code.
The link will direct you to a draft of the amended code, a summary of changes, and a comment form. Use the comment form on the website to provide comments.
DATES:
Written comments must be received no later than March 23, 2026.
METHODS FOR SUBMITTING COMMENTS
You can provide comments using any of the following methods:
1. Notice of Proposed Codes website: Go to: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/tribal-
code/proposed-southern-ute-tribal-code/.
Scroll to “Protective Custody Code” and click the link that says “Provide comments HERE.”
2. Email: Send comments to: jkeyes@southernute-nsn.gov.
3. Mail: Send comments to: Shannon Eastwood, Tribal Services, 116 Capote Drive, PO Box
737, #47, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137.
4. Hand delivery: Take comments to the Mouache-Capote Building, 116 Capote Drive, Ignacio,
Colorado, 81137, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Tribal
holidays.
5. Phone: (970)-563-2324.
TOWN HALL MEETINGS: There will be two town hall meetings to provide information about the proposed amendments and allow opportunities to ask questions and provide input on the proposed amendments.
DATES OF TOWN HALL MEETINGS
The Town hall meetings are scheduled on the following dates and times:
• March 5, 2026, at the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum (503 Ouray Dr., Ignacio, CO, 81137)
from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
• March 11, 2026, at the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum (503 Ouray Dr., Ignacio, CO, 81137)
from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
• Food will be provided.
For further information please contact: Shannon Eastwood, Tribal Services Director, 116 Capote Drive, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137; telephone (970)-563-2324.
