Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans The Southern Ute Wildlife Division’s Big Game Survey underway January 15, 2025 by abarry The week of January 13 – 17, 2025 the Wildlife Division will be conducting its annual aerial big game survey across the Southern Ute Reservation. If you are out in the field during the week you can expect to see a helicopter flying at low elevation during day light hours across trust lands on both the east and west sides of the reservation. The Wildlife Division conducts this annual census of mule deer, elk and other wildlife to gauge population trends and herd health. Please contact the Southern Ute Wildlife Division at (970) 563-0130 with any questions about this project. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans The Southern Ute Tribal Council approves and adopts Title 33 – Overriding Royalty Interest Code January 6, 2025 / January 6, 2025 by abarry PUBLIC NOTICE On December 17, 2024, the Southern Ute Tribal Council approved and adopted Title 33– Overriding Royalty Interest Code in Resolution No. 2024-248. The effective date is January 1, 2025. The Title 33-Overriding Royalty Code can be found on the Tribal government Law and Order Code website at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/tribal-code/ (opens in new tab) Printed hard copies of the codes may be obtained from the Tribal Information Services Department at: Email: TIS@southernute-nsn.gov 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/ (opens in new tab) 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 Southern Ute Construction & Project Management Update Status on the Ute Vocational School Demolition and Construction January 6, 2025 by abarry Please see the attached document for the Ute Vocational School – Head Start Building Demolition Project Completion Notification and Update. Should you have any questions related to the project, please contact the Southern Ute Construction and Project Management Department by calling (970) 563-4710. The website will continue to be updated accordingly as projects progress or upon completion. Ute Vocational School/Head Start Building Demolition – Southern Ute Indian Tribe Gavin S. Martinez Director of Housing, Construction, & Project Management Southern Ute Indian Tribe Office: (970) 563-4710 Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans The family of the late Southern Ute Tribal Chairman, Leonard C. Burch, announces the return of the Annual Walk/Run on December 10, 2024 December 4, 2024 by abarry The family of the late Chairman Leonard C. Burch would like to share historical information on how Leonard C. Burch Day was created and how he continues to be honored each year as the leading trailblazer of the Southern Ute people for our new generation of tribal members and for tribal staff who may come on board within a Southern Ute tribal entity recently. This day of recognition was first established on Dec. 10, 1996, by the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council and is celebrated as a tribal holiday — every December by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, La Plata County and the State of Colorado. LaPlata County leadership and the State of Colorado followed suit in 2020, by formally acknowledging December 10th as Leonard C. Burch Day in 2020. Growing up in the impoverished Ute reservation near Ignacio, Burch maintained a determination and vision that carried through all of his life endeavors. After graduating from Ute Vocational School in 1954, he served four tours of duty with the U.S. Air Force in Turkey. In 1959, Burch returned home and married his high school sweetheart, Irene. The couple eventually had seven daughters and 14 grandchildren. Throughout his life, he focused on […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans The Southern Ute Election Board Announces the 2024 Run-Off Election Dates November 5, 2024 / November 5, 2024 by abarry Southern Ute Indian Tribe 2024 Run-Off Election Two (2) Tribal Council Seats OUT GOING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Lorelei Cloud & Vanessa Torres The Election Board has determined these are the dates for the upcoming 2024 Run-Off Election according to the Constitution and Election Code. Notice of Election- Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Run-Off Election- Friday, December 13, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (New) Voter Registration Deadline- Wednesday, December 4, 2024, by 5:00 PM Absentee Ballot Request Deadline- Wednesday, December 4, 2024, by 5:00 PM Emergency Ballot Request Deadline- Thursday, December 12, 2024, by 5:00 PM The 2024 Run-Off Election will be held at 285 Lakin St. Ignacio, CO Contact the Election Board at (970) 563-2303/2305/2729 Off-Reservation Tribal Members call 1-800-772-1236 ext. 2303 or email: election@southernute-nsn.gov Candidates: Vanessa Torres Lorelei Cloud James M. Olguin Linda K. Baker Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Department of Energy partners with the Colorado Energy & Carbon Managment Commission to plug and reclaim orphaned well October 22, 2024 by abarry Notice of Reclamation Activities The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) is working with the Tribe’s Department of Energy (DOE) to plug and reclaim an orphaned well located on Tribal lands, southwest of Red Mesa Colorado (see attached map for details). The project will involve the use of heavy equipment and large trucks, along with a heavy-duty helicopter to transport equipment to the site. The project is slated to begin in late October or early November 2024, and will run approximately two to four weeks, weather permitting. For safety reasons, DOE is recommending this area be avoided during the proposed timeframe. This work could negatively impact hunting in the area. Please contact the DOE team for any questions and concerns – Doug Krueger at (970) 563-5565 or Andy Wetherell at (970) 563-5569. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum Announces Fall & Winter Hours October 8, 2024 by abarry The Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum will have reduced hours of operation through the fall and winter season. Galleries & Gift Shop OPEN: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm CLOSED: Monday & Saturday Museum Administration OPEN: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. If you have any questions, please contact the Front Desk at 970-563-2980. The Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum will have reduced hours of operation through the fall and winter season. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Permanent Fund Holds Live Training Exercise on Tribal Campus October 8, 2024 by abarry Beginning today, October 8, 2024, the Southern Ute Justice and Regulatory Building will be closed to the public for live training exercises taking place through October 10, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Friday, October 11, 2024. TERO clients can access TERO programming and staff who will be temporarily located in the Leonard C. Burch Building from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. throughout the training exercise. Environmental Programs staff have been approved to work remotely along with J and R administrative staff throughout the training exercise. All phones will be answered via WebEx and electronic messaging. Tribal Rangers will be actively participating in the training exercise and phones have been forwarded accordingly for the remainder of this week. All phone calls to staff in the J and R Building will continue to be routed accordingly with no interruption in services currently provided to the membership and external clients currently being served. Thank you for your patience and understanding while staff are afforded the opportunity to continue to provide a safe work environment to those they serve. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute C & PM Announces Mesa Building Infrastructure Improvement Project September 17, 2024 by abarry Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Construction Project Management Plans Demolition of the Ute Vocational School/Headstart Building September 16, 2024 by abarry Please see the attached notification regarding the upcoming Ute Vocational School/HeadStart Building Demolition Project. Should you have any questions regarding this project or ongoing work, please free to call the Southern Ute Tribal Construction and Project Managment Office at (970)-563-4710. Additional information regarding this project is also listed on our website at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/tribal-housing/construction-and-project-management/ute-vocational-school-head-start-building-demolition/ Read more »
