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... Read more »
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... Read more »
+ 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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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 »
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... Read more »
Southern Ute Tribal Council Seeks Public Comment on Title 8 – Protective Custody Code February 26, 2026 / February 27, 2026 by abarry 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.... Read more »
2026 Ute Day at the Capitol February 25, 2026 / March 23, 2026 by sbegay Tribal and State leadership will celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of the Nuuchiu to the State of Colorado during Ute Day at the Capitol on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Denver, Colorado at the State Capitol in the West Foyer (200 E. Colfax Ave). The Speaking Program will begin at 10:15 a.m. and conclude at 10:55 a.m. The agenda is detailed below:– Color Guard & Drum Group, Yellow... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Welcomes Technology Leader, Imad Sweidan February 24, 2026 / February 24, 2026 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2026 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is pleased to formally welcome Imad Sweidan, an information technology executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience in IT strategy, infrastructure, and operations. Mr. Sweidan serves as the Chief Information Officer for Southern Ute Shared Services. Mr.... Read more »
