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 »
Uncategorized 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. 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 […] Read more »
Uncategorized Southern Ute Tribe Seeks Public Comment on Title 13 – Wildlife Conservation Code February 6, 2026 / February 6, 2026 by abarry The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council is seeking comments on proposed amendments to Title 13 – Wildlife Conservation Code. A copy of the amended Wildlife Conservation Code can be found on the following website: 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 proposed Wildlife Code amendments. The link below will direct you to the amended Code showing the proposed changes and a summary of the proposed changes. Use the form on the website to submit comments. You can also provide comments by phone, email, or in-person by contacting Aran Johnson, Wildlife Resource Division Head, at the contact information below. Public Comments: The Tribal Council requests that Tribal Members review the amendments and provide comments no later than February 23, 2026, to the Wildlife Resource Division at: Email: Aran Johnson at: ajohnson@southernute-nsn.gov. Mail: Aran Johnson, Wildlife Resource Division, 116 Memorial Drive, Ignacio, CO 81137. Hand delivery: Tribal Annex Building, 116 Memorial Drive, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137. Phone: (970) 563-2413. Website: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/tribal-code/proposed-southern-ute-tribal-code/For further information please contact: Aran Johnson, Wildlife Resource Division Head, Wildlife Resource Division, 116 Memorial Drive, Ignacio, CO 81137; telephone (970)-563-2413; email: ajohnson@southernute-nsn.gov Read more »
Uncategorized Southern Ute Division of Wildlife holds first public comment meeting January 28, 2026 / January 28, 2026 by abarry There is a public/informational meeting on the proposed Southern Ute Wildlife Code amendments tomorrow from 12:00-3:00 pm at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility. The information is in the attached notice. The QR codes take you to the webpage showing the notice and the second QR Code takes you to the comment form. Food will be provided. Please contact the Southern Ute Wildlife Division if you have any questions at (970 563-2417. Read more »
Uncategorized Sky Ute Fairgrounds Issues Indoor Arena Closure December 3, 2025 / December 3, 2025 by abarry The Sky Ute Fairgrounds has issued a closure of the Indoor Arena to the public until further notice as a precautionary measure due to the recent outbreaks of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1). For any questions, please call the Sky Ute Fairgrounds & RV Park office, (970) 563-5540. Thank you for your continued support. Read more » Sky Ute Fairgrounds
Uncategorized Southern Ute Air Quality Division Issues Air Alert August 7, 2025 / August 7, 2025 by abarry Thursday August 7th, 2025. Residents of the Reservation may experience Moderately Unhealthy to Unhealthy Air Quality Conditions today due to Wildfire Smoke from several local and regional forest fires. Smoke from wildfires can cause unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter in the air. The Tribe’s Air Quality Division continuously monitors particulate matter at a station located in Ignacio (Ute 1) and a station located near Bondad Hill (Ute 3). Real-time particulate matter data and corresponding EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) health alerts are generated on the Tribe’s Ambient Air Monitoring website (link at the bottom of the page). The Ignacio station (Ute 1) and Bondad Station (Ute 3) are currently measuring elevated Particulate Matter concentrations with the AQI becoming Moderate to Unhealthy, meaning there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. Weblinks are listed below for (1) the Tribe’s Ambient Air Monitoring website, (2) the EPA AirNow Current Air Quality Conditions for the Ignacio Area, (3) the AirNow smoke mapping website, and (4) an EPA article about the health effects of fire smoke. SUIT Ambient Air Monitoring Website EPA AirNow – Current Air Quality Conditions – Ignacio Area AirNow Fire and […] Read more »
Uncategorized Southern Ute Air Quality Division Issues Air Quality Alert August 4, 2025 / August 4, 2025 by abarry Monday August 4th, 2025. Residents of the Reservation may experience Moderately Unhealthy to Unhealthy Air Quality Conditions today due to Wildfire Smoke from several local and regional forest fires. Smoke from wildfires can cause unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter in the air. The Tribe’s Air Quality Division continuously monitors particulate matter at a station located in Ignacio (Ute 1) and a station located near Bondad Hill (Ute 3). Real-time particulate matter data and corresponding EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) health alerts are generated on the Tribe’s Ambient Air Monitoring website (link at the bottom of the page). The Ignacio station (Ute 1) and Bondad Station (Ute 3) are currently measuring elevated Particulate Matter concentrations with an AQI of Moderate, meaning air quality is acceptable, however, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. Weblinks are listed below for (1) the Tribe’s Ambient Air Monitoring website, (2) the EPA AirNow Current Air Quality Conditions for the Ignacio Area, (3) the AirNow smoke mapping website, and (4) an EPA article about the health effects of fire smoke. https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/…/ambient-monitoring https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Ignacio&state=CO&country=USA https://fire.airnow.gov/#9.01/37.0206/-107.6071 https://app.watchduty.org EPA Air Now Article – How Smoke from Fires Can Affect […] Read more »
Uncategorized Southern Ute Election Board Announces 2025 General Election July 31, 2025 / July 31, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Election Board is pleased to share key dates for the upcoming 2025 General Election. 🔹 Residency Deadline:Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM Please ensure your residency status is up to date by this deadline. 🔹 Election Day:Friday, November 7, 2025Polls Open: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PMLocation: 285 Lakin St., Ignacio, Colorado This election will determine the successors for outgoing Council Members Vice Chairman Marvin Pinnecoose and Marjorie Barry. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Election Board at 970-563-0100 (extensions 2303, 2305, 2729, or 2730) or email election@southernute-nsn.gov. Thank you for participating in this important process! Read more »
Uncategorized Southern Ute Lands Division Announces 45-day Notice of Availability – 456 Mt. Dew Circle, Ignacio, CO July 21, 2025 / July 21, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Lands Division is currently advertising a 45-day notice of availability of tribal land for a homesite assignment. To apply for a Land Assignment, eligible Tribal member applicants must submit an Application for Assignment of Tribal Lands, a Farm Plan, and a drawing card containing their name, address, and contact information (including phone number and email). The Lands Division will review the submitted applications and determine the adequacy of the farm plan according to the land’s needs. If you are a tribal member and want to confirm your interest in an assignment, you can submit an application and a qualified farm plan. If you have any comments or objections about the assignment, you can submit them as well. You can either mail, email, or deliver in person your submission to the Department of Natural Resources – Lands Division at PO Box 737, Ignacio, CO 81137, contact us at 970-563-0126, or contact us via email at sluzar@southernute-nsn.gov or via phone at 970-563-0126 Read more » Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Announces Brush Sites Available for Sundance Preparation July 7, 2025 / July 7, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Sun Dance will be held July 10-14, 2025, on the Southern Ute Reservation. Please find attached the maps for shade brush locations which can be downloaded in the Avenza app. The GIS Division can be reached at 970-563-2226 to answer any questions and assist with downloading Avenza. If you have questions related to specific maps and permissions to cut, please contact the Lands Division at 970-563-2236. Read more »
