Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Health Center announces construction complete at Main Entrance March 24, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Health Center would like to announce that we will be re-opening the Main Clinic entrance on March 31, 2025. The south parking lot will also revert back to patient parking at that time. We would like to send out our appreciation to everyone for their continued patience and understanding while we were using the Modular Lab entrance. We realized that the change was confusing and are grateful that our patients remained open to that change. Thank you to everyone that gave us feedback and filled out our surveys. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at 970-563-4581. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Cultural Preservation holds 2025 Tribal Fair Logo Contest March 24, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department invites all Southern Ute Tribal Members to submit their entries for the 103rd Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair logo contest by April 11, 2025. Logos will be voted on at the Southern Ute General Meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025. If you have questions, please contact Coven White, Cultural Media Technician, at 970-563-2985. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Seeks Input on Ute Language March 20, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department is seeking Tribal Member and community engagement to assist in the development of future Ute language programming and resources. Your participation is completely voluntary and greatly appreciated. The Department wants to ensure we are developing programming and resources that meet the needs and desires of our community. Upon completion of the survey, you will be entered into a drawing for several prizes. For more information on Ute language programming, reach out to Dr. Stacey Oberly at soberly@southernute-nsn.gov or 970-563-2986. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Department of Transportation to Conduct Mowing Operations in Designated Areas March 14, 2025 by abarry Please be advised that the Southern Ute Department of Transportation (SUDOT) will be conducting mowing operations in designated areas next week. The schedule is as follows: Monday, March 17th & Tuesday, March 18th Mountain Dew Circle / SU188 & SU189 Wednesday, March 19th to Friday, March 21st Ignacio Peak & Jefferson/ SU315 We ask that the Tribal Staff & the Tribal Membership that may be on or near the work site, exercise caution when traveling in these areas and be mindful of equipment and crew members actively working. Traffic control measures will be in place to ensure safety. For questions, please contact Roman Seibel, Transportation Project Coordinator, at (970) 563-2283. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Water Resources Announces PRIIP Billing Notice Updates March 13, 2025 by abarry With irrigation season starting soon, the Southern Ute Water Resources Division (WRD) wanted to update PRIIP water users on a slight change this year. Beginning this irrigation season (2025), the timing of sending PRIIP bills in the mail for Tribal Assignments has changed. This notice is to provide information regarding the billing process for Tribal Assignments. The BIA is expecting to have PRIIP irrigation water available for many users by April 15th. Irrigation water on the east side of the PRIIP will receive water about a week later due to the Pine River Canal’s schedule. The BIA also has new office phone numbers. The BIA Main Office phone number is 970-200-8613, and the BIA Branch of Irrigation’s phone number is 970-236-4161. Please feel free to contact the Southern Ute Water Resources Division at 970-563-9482 if you have any questions. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Department of Natural Resources Announces Agricultural Survey March 6, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Department of Natural Resources has been tasked with creating a Comprehensive Agricultural Land Management Plan with long-term and short-term ideas for the plan that includes conceptual goals and objectives for further planning and development. The department would like to encourage the Southern Ute tribal membership to complete the survey regarding assigned tribal agricultural lands. The survey can be obtained by scanning the attached QR code or by visiting the following survey link: https://forms.office.com/r/dTv0KjjKCx through June 30, 2025. The survey will also be available during the Southern Ute Tribal Membership General Meeting in April. For further information, questions, or concerns, please call: 970-563-2237. Thank you and have a wonderful day. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans The Southern Ute Lands Division Shares (2) 45-day Notices for Land Assignments February 26, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Lands Division is currently advertising two, 45-day notices of availability of tribal land for assignment. To apply for a Land Assignment or Lease Request, eligible tribal member applicants must submit an Application for Assignment of Tribal Lands and Homesite Development Plan along with a drawing card containing their name, address, and contact information (including phone number and email). The Lands Division will review the submitted applications, homesite development plans, and drawing cards to ensure only eligible Tribal members’ names are placed in the drawing. Those interested can mail, email, or deliver in person your submission to the Department of Natural Resources – Lands Division at PO Box 737, Ignacio, CO 81137, or contact us via email at sluzar@southernute-nsn.gov or via phone at 970-563-0126. The Department of Natural Resources has also received an application from Ms. Nalani Thompson for an assignment on tribal lands. The land she has applied for is a relinquishment of a homesite assignment from a non-immediate family member. The easement to this assignment is off of CR 324 and it will be included in the proposed assignment. If you have any comments or objections about the assignment, you can submit them as well. You […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Statement Regarding the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum January 29, 2025 by abarry FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2025 Statement Regarding the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council would like to provide an update to the Tribal Membership on their ongoing efforts to address the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum issued on Monday under the Trump Administration. The White House rescinded this action this morning. No official explanation has been given for the OMB’s decision to withdraw the memo. The Tribe had proactively contacted the offices of Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet as well the Office of the Attorney General for the State of Colorado. In addition, Tribal Council met with Representative Jeff Hurd on this matter to express concerns and gather clarification while highlighting the need for the continuation of the federal funding. “The federal government has a solemn obligation to honor its trust responsibility and financial commitments. We recognize the critical importance of the programs and services that rely on these funds, and we are committed to working proactively to ensure their continued operation for the benefit of the Tribal Membership,” stated Chairman Melvin J. Baker. […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Health Center’s Main Entrance Temporary Closure Notice January 29, 2025 / January 29, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Health Centers main entrance and main lobby will be closed February 3rd-March 3rd for building maintenance. Patients will use the back parking lot and enter through the lab lobby. For any questions or concerns, please contact our mainline at (970) 563-4581. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans The Tribal Wills Project from University of Denver offers a March Clinic January 15, 2025 by abarry In March, there will be another tribal wills clinic in the Farmington area at the Nenahnezad Chapter House. The clinic will take place March 24-28, 2025. The Tribal Wills Clinic is a group of volunteers including law students and licensed attorneys, who donate their time to help Tribal Members write wills. The services are free and the process takes about 4 hours, spread over two days. Please contact Mr. John Roach at (505) 716-6788 for more information. Read more »
