Uncategorized FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Southern Ute Indian Tribe swears in new tribal officials December 21, 2020 / January 8, 2021 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORAMTION CONTACT: Melvin J. Baker – 970.563.0100 Lindsay J. Box – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2020 – 10:30 A.M. Southern Ute Indian Tribe swears in new tribal officials Southern Ute Indian Reservation –On Friday, December 18, 2020 the registered Southern Ute tribal voters took to the polls in the 2020 Run-Off Election to vote for Chairman and two Council Members. In accordance with the Southern Ute Tribal Election Code, Section 11-10-102 (3) “the candidate for each office in the run-off election who received the highest number of votes shall be deemed elected.” The Southern Ute Election Board has confirmed the following election results: Office of Tribal Chairman No. of Votes Melvin J. Baker 214 Lorelei Cloud 199 Office of Tribal Council No. of Votes Lindsay J. Box 159 Linda K. Baker 205 James M. Olguin 165 Stacey Oberly 243 Chairman Melvin J. Baker has previously served 9 years on Tribal Council, including as Acting Chairman and Vice Chairman. Baker was born and raised on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Throughout his political career, Baker worked on the development and implementation of […] Read more »
Uncategorized Southern Ute Special Election fills vacant Tribal Council seat November 2, 2020 / November 9, 2020 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Christine Sage, Chairman – 970.563.0100 Lindsay J. Box – 970.759.1494 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2020 – 10:15 A.M. Southern Ute Special Election fills vacant Tribal Council seat Southern Ute Indian Reservation – On Friday, October 30, 2020 the Southern Ute Indian Tribe held the 2020 Special Election and on Monday, November 2, 2020 the Southern Ute Election Board presented the certified results. Vanessa P. Torres secured support with 105 while candidates Marty M. Pinnecoose with 100 votes and Corliss M. Taylor with 89 votes. Torres has dedicated over 11 years to tribal court judicial system in positions as the Wellness Court Case Manager/Senior Probation Officer, Probation Officer, and Southern Ute Tribal Court Clerk. She also worked as the Senior Property Shift Manager at the Sky Ute Casino Resort. “Thank you all who voted for the Special Election. I am deeply grateful and humbled for given an opportunity to be a voice for the people. Let’s continue to work together for a successful future for the Tribe and the membership,” said Torres. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, hunting, fishing, motorcycling, reading, and participating in cultural events. She is married […] Read more »
Uncategorized Summary of the Proposed Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Procedures September 1, 2020 / November 9, 2020 by Lindsay Box Summary of the Proposed Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Procedures On March 28, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s application to be treated in a similar manner as a state for purposes of the Clean Water Act’s water quality standards and section 401 water quality certification programs. At the direction and with the support of the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council, the Environmental Programs Division (“Division”) has developed water quality standards and Clean Water Act section 401 water quality certification procedures for tribal waters. What follows is a summary of the Division’s proposed water quality standards and Clean Water Act section 401 certification procedures. Proposed Water Quality Standards Water quality standards form a legal basis for controlling pollutants entering tribal waters. Water quality standards describe the desired condition of a water body and the means by which that condition will be protected or achieved. Water bodies can be used for purposes such as recreation (e.g. swimming, fishing, boating), protection of aquatic life, agricultural, public water supply, industrial, navigation, and other purposes. The Division has developed proposed water quality standards to […] Read more »
Uncategorized Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy School Reopening August 14, 2020 / November 9, 2020 by Lindsay Box August 14, 2020 To: SUIMA parents, guardians, and families From: SUIT Education Department Cc: Executive Office and SUIMA School Board Dear SUIMA families, First, and most importantly, I hope you remain in good health and spirits. Thank you for your understanding and patience while the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council (who also serve as the SUIMA School Board) and SUIMA Administration took the utmost caution to make the most informed decision on the upcoming school year. As a reminder the “Stay at Home” Order remains in effect until further notice as does the public health order requiring the use of face coverage. While the Tribe considers education a necessity, the highest priority is the health of the SUIMA students and staff. In collaboration with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Incident Management Team (IMT) and Tribal Council, we have decided to begin school on August 24, 2020, as scheduled. However, due to the health concerns related to the coronavirus, SUIMA will offer multiple options for students this year. Students will receive instruction through a Hybrid Learning model, which may include On-Campus Learning, Remote-Learning or a combination of both. More details on the elected instruction options and the correlation to the tribal […] Read more »
Tribal Members Off-Reservation Tribal Member Resources July 24, 2020 / November 9, 2020 by Lindsay Box Please read the information below for tribal members who reside off-reservation. 20200724 – Off-Reservation TM Resources FINAL Read more »
Press Releases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Crews strengthen fire line, Six Shooter Fire is 75% contained June 19, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571 Lindsay J. Box, PIO – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 19, 2020 Crews strengthen fire line, Six Shooter Fire is 75% contained Ignacio, CO – The Six Shooter Fire was reported on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation at approximately 15:30, June 16, 2020. The fire is located in the Six Shooter Canyon. The Six Shooter Fire is now 75% contained Crews spent the day securing the perimeter of the fire by increasing hand and dozer lines. Tomorrow, crews will continue strengthening the control lines and mopping up the interior. The Durango Interagency IMT 3 will maintain management of the Six Shooter Fire and multiple agencies continue to work to fully suppress the fire. There are a total of 110 personnel working to suppress the fire. Ground resources include fire personnel, 2 crews, 4 modules, 7 type-6 fire engines, and one dozer. Air resources will be ordered as needed. Smoke from the Six Shooter Fire has improved. To monitor the air quality related to the Six Shooter Fire, please go the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Environmental Programs Division Ambient Monitoring page at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/justice-and-regulatory/epd/air-quality/ambient-monitoring/ […] Read more » #SixShooterFire Six Shooter Fire
Press Releases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Six Shooter Fire reaches 60% containment June 19, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571 Lindsay J. Box, PIO – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 18, 2020 Six Shooter Fire reaches 60% containment Ignacio, CO – The Six Shooter Fire was reported on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation at approximately 15:30, June 16, 2020. The fire is located in the Six Shooter Canyon. Crews have suppressed the Six Shooter Fire to 60% containment. Personnel spent the day constructing fire lines which held the fire to no new acreage. The Six Shooter Fire has burnt a total of 224 acres. The Durango Interagency IMT 3 will maintain management of the Six Shooter Fire and multiple agencies continue to work to fully suppress the fire. There are a total of 110 personnel working to suppress the fire. Ground resources include fire personnel, 2 crews, 4 modules, 7 type-6 fire engines, and one dozer. Air resources will be ordered as needed. Smoke from the Six Shooter Fire has improved. To monitor the air quality related to the Six Shooter Fire, please go the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Environmental Programs Division Ambient Monitoring page at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/justice-and-regulatory/epd/air-quality/ambient-monitoring/ The Tribe is working […] Read more » #SixShooterFire Six Shooter Fire
Press Releases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Six Shooter Fire reaches 224 acres June 18, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571 Lindsay J. Box, PIO – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 18, 2020 Crews contain Six Shooter Fire line; fire reaches 224 acres Ignacio, CO – The Six Shooter Fire was reported on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation at approximately 15:30, June 16, 2020. The fire is located in the Six Shooter Canyon. The Six Shooter Fire grew 4 acres and now reaches a total of 224 acres. Crews promptly responded to a slight break in the fire line and hold fire to less than 5 acres of growth in 24-hours. Ground crews, including a tribal dozer, are working on cutting more fire lines today. Aerial resources will remain on stand-by. There are a total of 105 personnel working to suppress the fire. The Six Shooter Fire remains 25% contained. Personnel look to make positive progress with favorable weather conditions. The Durango Interagency IMT 3 will maintain management of the Six Shooter Fire and multiple agencies continue to work to fully suppress the fire. Agencies include the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southern Ute Agency Fire Management, Los Piños Fire Protection District, Durango Fire, Florida Mesa […] Read more » #SixShooterFire Six Shooter Fire
Health Southern Ute Environmental Programs Division – Air Quality Information Resource June 18, 2020 / October 20, 2020 by Lindsay Box The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Environmental Programs Division Air Quality Program is a great resource for air quality monitoring during the #SixShooterFire. Visit the EPD’s Ambient Monitoring information at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/…/air-q…/ambient-monitoring/ Please see the information below for important health tips while experiencing smoke from the Six Shooter Fire. Also included is help understanding the Ambient Air Monitoring Website. For updates on the Six Shooter Fire, please continue to monitor the Southern Ute Indian Tribe website, social media, and KSUT Tribal Radio. Read more » #SixShooterFire Air Quality Six Shooter Fire
Press Releases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Crew make progress on Six Shooter fire and hold fire to 220 acres June 17, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571 Lindsay J. Box, PIO – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Crews make progress on Six Shooter Fire and hold fire to 220 acres Ignacio, CO – The Six Shooter Fire was reported on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation at approximately 15:30, June 16, 2020. The fire is located in the Six Shooter Canyon. Both ground and aerial resources made positive progress, holding the fire to 220 acres. The fire is now 25% contained. Ground crews continued cutting lines by hand and with a tribal dozer while air attack focused on cooling hot spots burning on the interior of the fire boundary. The Durango Interagency IMT 3 will maintain management of the Six Shooter Fire and multiple agencies continue to work to fully suppress the fire. Agencies include the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southern Ute Agency Fire Management, Los Piños Fire Protection District, Durango Fire, Florida Mesa Fire, and modules from the States of Colorado and Oklahoma. Ground resources include fire personnel, hot shot crew, heavy equipment, and utility terrain vehicles. Air resources will remain ready tomorrow. Smoke is visible from Colorado […] Read more » #SixShooterFire Six Shooter Fire
