Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department Re-Opens Pine River Trail April 28, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department would like to notify community members that the Pine River Trail is now re open from both trail heads. There is a new section of trail that connects the Pine River Trail to the road to Scott’s Pond. Please enjoy the longer loop! Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Tribal Council Adopts Revisions to Title 12 – Range Code April 28, 2025 by abarry By Resolution No. 2025-075, the Tribal Council adopted revisions to Title 12 – Range Code. Title 12 is an existing code where the revised version will replace the prior version in the SUIT Law and Order Code. The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the code on March 12, 2025. The Range Code can be found online at: 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 Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans For Immediate Release: Ute Tribes and State of Colorado Strengthen Government-to-Government Relationship April 4, 2025 / April 4, 2025 by abarry FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2025 Ute Tribes and State of Colorado Strengthen Government-to-Government Relationship during Ute Day at the Capitol Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe were honored at the Colorado State Capitol during the annual Ute Day on Thursday, April 3, 2025, this event that celebrates the deep-rooted and enduring relationship between the Ute Tribes and the State of Colorado. Hosted by Governor Jared Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, Chair of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, this important gathering brought together Tribal and state leadership, youth representatives, legislators, and Tribal Members to reaffirm their commitment to collaboration, respect, and shared goals. “The relationship between the State and the Ute Tribes of Colorado is critical to ensuring that every Coloradan, especially members of Tribal communities, can thrive,” said Governor Polis. “For generations, Colorado has had an open, productive, and beneficial relationship with Tribal governments, and today, we celebrate those important connections and further strengthen our collaboration. I thank the Tribal leaders and community members who traveled to the Capitol today to share […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Social Services Spreads Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month April 3, 2025 by abarry April is designated National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983. It is an annual observance in dedicating raising awareness and preventing child abuse. Former President Obama continued the tradition and in 2016, issued a Presidential proclamation stating: “During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we recommit to giving every child a change to succeed and to ensuring that every child grows up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment that is free from abuse and neglect.” The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, communities should rededicate themselves to being supportive of families and play an active role in preventing child abuse and neglect as well as taking a positive action to promote child and family well-being. On April 5, 2017, the late Mr. Alex Cloud (egap), former Vice Chairman, signed and designated April as, “Southern Ute April Child Abuse Prevention Month”: WHEREAS, children on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation have a right to a safe, thriving, and growing environment so they can reach their full potential and benefit their generation and the next; and WHEREAS, child abuse, neglect and the observation of violence can create adverse childhood experiences […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department Temporarily Closes the Pine River Hiking Trail March 28, 2025 by abarry The Environmental Programs Department (EPD) will be temporarily closing the Pine River Hiking Trail from the Ute Road and Scott’s Pond trailheads from March 31 – April 30, 2025. This project will restore and lengthen the existing trail, partially damaged by the June 3, 2022, Bear Dance Fire, by creating a loop along Ute Road where environmental remediation was recently completed. The Cultural Preservation Department collaborated with EPD, and the project will include adding interpretive, educational signs about Ute culture, language, and wildlife. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. Please plan accordingly and respect all posted closures. For more information, contact the Environmental Programs Department at (970) 563-2272 or mdorsk@southernute-nsn.gov. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans The Annual Spring Clean Up is coming up in April March 27, 2025 by abarry The Annual Spring Clean Up will take place April 21-25, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for information related to the Clean-Up and communication regarding designated pick-ups from tribal departments and/or tribal entities. Please contact Mr. Tyson Thompson, Property and Facilities Director, at (970) 563-2945 for any questions or clarification needed related to the event. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Economic Development Seeks Interest in 2025 Pinuu Nuuchi Farmers Market Season March 26, 2025 by abarry Southern Ute Economic Development is seeking all vendors for the Piinu Nuuchi Farmers Market 2025 season. This will be led by Southern Ute Economic Development Department, will serve as a small business accelerator for the Tribe and surrounding communities, as well as provide an accessible marketplace for local agriculture producers, artisans and other entrepreneurs. Please contact Allison Wall at awall@southernute-nsn.gov or 970.563.2281 to learn more about the Piinu Nuuchi Farmers Market. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Gaming Commission & Division of Gaming provide guidance on Rule 3 – Charitable Raffles March 26, 2025 / March 26, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Gaming Commission and Division of Gaming would like to provide the official guidance related to Rule 3 – Charitable Raffles. The purpose of this guidance is to assist charitable organizations in complying with the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Gaming Commission’s Rule 3 on Charitable Raffles and to describe the factors the Division will consider, based on the Commission’s Rule 3, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), and National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) guidance in determining whether an activity falls outside the realm of regulated charitable raffles. If there are any questions related to the Rule 3 guidance and/ or the attached information, please contact Kenneth Clarke, Director at 563-2843 or Dustin Kaplan, Gaming Regulator at 563-2847. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Construction & Project Management Announce Tribal Campus Road Closures March 25, 2025 / March 25, 2025 by abarry Southern Ute Construction and Project Management would like those driving through the tribal campus to be aware of the following road and sidewalk closures scheduled for this week: Wednesday, March 26th The east-west section of Capote Dr. at the north end of Veterans Memorial Park will be closed The sidewalk immediately east of the Health Clinic will be closed. The sidewalk serving the new parking lot west of Ouray Dr. will be closed as well as the minor section of new sidewalk at the northwest corner of the LCB. The new parking lot to the west of Ouray Dr. will be closed Thursday, March 27th The east-west section of Capote Dr. at the north end of Veterans Memorial Park will be closed for signage and striping improvements Each closure listed will be from 7:00am thru 5pm. A schematic of these closures is attached to this notice for reference. These closures will allow the Project Team to complete traffic signage updates, road striping improvements, as well as improvements to new sidewalk areas that will increase the longevity of the concrete in these areas. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to add these improvements to this area of […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Pow Wow Committee Announces Bear Dance 2025 Pow Wow March 24, 2025 / March 24, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Powwow Committee invites All to attend the Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow happening May 23-24, 2025, at the Sky Ute Resort Casino Event Center. If you have any questions, please contact Rochelle Aguilar Chairperson at 970-759-1722, Karen Washington Vice-Chairman, 970-759-5880, Carolyne Grey Eagle Treasurer 970-799-6268 and Kirsten Langmade Recording Secretary Kirsten.autra@outlook.com. Read more »
