Uncategorized Department of Natural Resources Seeks Tribal Members to Fill Board Vacancies September 29, 2023 by abarry The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is seeking enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Members to fill (1) seat on the Tribal Member Wildlife Advisory Board and (1) Youth member for the Tribal Member Wildlife Advisory Board. Please review the attachment for additional information on the Board Vacancy requirements and deadlines. For additional information, please call (970) 563-0130. Read more »
Community Health Tribal Members Southern Ute Health Center Announces Vaccine Clinics September 29, 2023 by abarry The Southern Ute Health Center Walk-In vaccine clinics will be held on Thursday afternoons from 1:00-4:00PM, for Southern Ute Health Center patients beginning October 12, 2023, through the end of the year (with the exception of Thursday, November 23, 2023, no clinic due to the Thanksgiving Holiday). Patients can also schedule by calling (970) 563-4581. Available vaccines are the following: COVID 19 (adult and pediatric), Flu (adult and pediatric), RSV (60 years of age+ and pediatric ages younger than 20 months old) All three vaccines can be administered on the same day, if desired. CDC recommends patients remain under observation for 15 minutes, or 30 minutes if they have a history of severe allergic reaction after a COVID-19 vaccination. Please feel free to call the Southern Ute Health Center with any additional questions at (970) 563-4581. Thank you, Lee Williamson, RN Chief Nursing Officer-Southern Ute Health Center Read more »
Community Culture Press Releases Tribal Members Ignacio School District offers Native American Parents District Survey September 27, 2023 / October 2, 2023 by abarry All Native American parents please participate in this survey to better our school and programs! Fill out a survey for each child you have in the district. Please submit your survey via the links below by October 1, 2023. Ignacio Early Learning Program Ignacio Elementary School Ignacio Middle School Ignacio High School Read more »
Administration Community Health Press Releases Tribal Members Southern Ute Air Quality Alert – Smoke Particulate Matter – Very Unheathly September 27, 2023 / October 2, 2023 by abarry The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Environmental Programs Division operates three air quality stations on the Reservation and maintains a website that provides real-time air pollutant and EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) health alerts from data collected at these stations. Smoke from wildfires can cause unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter (PM) in the air. Particulate matter is continuously measured at the Ute 3 monitoring station near Bondad Hill and the Ute 1 monitoring station in Ignacio. As of Friday 9/29/2023, 7:30am, the Ute 1 station is currently reading high PM concentrations with a corresponding AQI of Hazardous. Everyone should avoid any outdoor exertion; people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should remain indoors. People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children are the groups most at risk. To view the ambient monitoring program website, and for more information about how to understand the AQI forecast, follow the links below: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Ambient Monitoring Program Website EPA Air Quality Index Information Website Wildfire Smoke Resources to Protect Your Health | US EPA EPA Air Now Article – How Smoke From Fires Can Affect Your Health FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT EPD, Air […] Read more »
Administration Community Health Press Releases Tribal Members For Immediate Release: Biden Administration Initiative Allocates Vital Resources to Address Legacy Pollution September 22, 2023 by abarry FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2023 Biden Administration Initiative Allocates Vital Resources to Address Legacy Pollution Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Department of the Interior has announced an initial allocation of nearly $40 million as part of President Biden’s “Investing in America” initiative. This substantial funding represents the first phase of a comprehensive effort to support Tribal communities in addressing abandoned oil and gas wells across Indian Country. The primary goals of this investment include advocating for Tribal land rights, promoting economic opportunities, addressing legacy pollution, and mitigating environmental hazards. The Southern Ute Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with the Tribe’s Contracts and Grants Department, applied for a grant under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Section 40601 Orphaned Well Program from the Department of Interior. Their grant application was specifically tailored to secure funds for conducting technical and field investigations into legacy plugged and abandoned wells, ensuring their integrity and long-term environmental protection. Andy Wetherell, Energy Manager at the Southern Ute Department of Energy, said, “the team is appreciative of Tribal Council’s support and the collaboration with the Tribe’s Contracts and Grants Department […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Southern Ute Agriculture Produce Order September 21, 2023 / September 21, 2023 by abarry The Southern Ute Agriculture Division will be taking Produce Orders from the tribal membership. Please review your order forms before submitting. The agriculture office does not ACCEPT Credit Card payments. Please submit payment in the form of EXACT cash payments or money orders or personal checks. The deadline for FINAL orders is September 26, 2023. If you have any questions, please call 970.563.0220. Thank you. Agriculture Division Read more »
Administration Community Health Press Releases Tribal Members 2023 Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Health Fair September 21, 2023 / September 21, 2023 by abarry This year’s Southern Ute Health Fair is quickly approaching, and Southern Ute Health Services Division would love to see you participate in this event. Please find the event flyer as well as the vendor form attached below. Vendor admission is FREE, but we ask that you provide a raffle prize for contribution toward this event. Paperwork is due back to me no later than Friday, October 20th, 2023. Thank you for your interest in participation and we look forward to seeing many friendly faces there! Toghoyaqh, Alyssa Seibel Admin Assistant I Community & Home Health Services Office: 970-563-2348 Cell: 970-553-0118 Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Press Releases Tribal Members 2023 Southern Ute General Election – November 3, 2023 September 21, 2023 by abarry The Southern Ute Election Board would like to share the Southern Ute General Election notice for November 3, 2023. Please contact the Southern Ute Election Board with any questions at (970) 563-2303 or Election@southernute-nsn.gov Read more »
Community Tribal Members 2023 Southern Ute Fall Clean-Up September 19, 2023 / September 21, 2023 by abarry SOUTHERN UTE FALL CLEAN UP HAS ARRIVED! OCTOBER 16 through 20 ONLY! By Appointment Only. No pickups over the weekend or the week after. Fall Clean-Up is for Southern Ute Tribal Members, Tribal Departments, and tenants of the Southern Ute Indian Housing Authority. We will not pick up for non-tribal tenants living in Tribal Member owned rental homes. All pick-ups must be within the boundaries of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation only. If you have questions related to your pick-up, please contact the responsible tribal department, tribal entity, or Mr. Tyson Thompson, Director of Property and Facilities at (970) 563-2945. Southern Ute Property and Facilities Tyson Thompson, Director 970-563-2945 2023 fall clean up flyer Read more »
