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Avoiding Coronavirus Scams and Price Gouging

/ by Lindsay Box

Avoiding Coronavirus Scams and Price Gouging Hand sanitizer at $67 a bottle.  Toilet paper at $15 a roll.  Unfortunately, we have seen instances of this in our stores and on the internet. As with any public crisis, when concerns over the coronavirus increase, there will be some people who prey on people’s fears for their personal financial advantage.  But what can we do about it? First, if you see someone price gouging, report it.  The Colorado Attorney General’s Office is collecting information on individuals and stores that are taking advantage of people’s fears through overcharging the public for necessary products.  You can reach the Attorney General’s office by phone at 1-800-222-4444 or go online to report the incident at stopfraudcolorado.gov.   In addition, you can contact the Southern Ute Legal Department at (970) 563-2141 and they can assist you in reaching out to the Attorney General. The Department of Justice also has a division to investigate Disaster Fraud. You can reach the Disaster Fraud at 1-877-720-5721, or online at justice.gov, or email disaster@leo.gov. Second, beware of scams.  Now that more and more people are confined to their homes, we are seeing an increase in telephone and computer scams. Often these are […]

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Summary of Continuing Core Services for the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Membership During COVID-19

/ by Lindsay Box

Summary of Continuing Core Services for the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Membership During COVID-19 As of March 24, 2020 In response to the rapidly developing events surrounding COVID-19, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Permanent Fund government will modify the programs and services to ensure the protection and safety of tribal members, tribal employees, and our community. The identified operations have been modified in accordance with the recommendations made by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) which includes guidelines for social distancing and restrictions on congregated groups no larger than 10 people, and at least 6 feet apart. Social distancing also includes limits on person-to-person contact, group meetings, and other social activities. The non-essential functions have been identified and a comprehensive list of modified services and hours of operations are detailed below. Please be advised this information is subject to change. Tribal staff will continue updating the document as modifications to tribal services and tribal business are necessary.   Summary of SUIT core services (As of 3.24.2020)

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Obituary – Rita Elaine Newton

/ by Lindsay Box

At the wishes of the family, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe is sharing the obituary and service information for the late, Rita Elaine Newton.  Obituary for Rita Elaine Newton   Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Rita Elaine Newton, passed on January 14, 2020. Elaine was a wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother, she was 62 years old. Elaine was born on January 21, 1957 in Las Vegas, NV to Josephine and Jose R. Olguin. Elaine is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jim R. Newton, Sr., granddaughter Maylon Newton, brothers James M. Olguin (Dee), Myron Olguin (Diane), and Roberta Lohrey all of Ignacio, CO. Elaine is preceded in death by her father, Jose R. Olguin, and son, Chairman Jim R. Newton, Jr. Elaine was a person with a huge heart filled with servitude, compassion, and encouragement to her family, friends, tribal membership and the greater community. She was loved by everyone and her impacts will be forever lasting on both a personal and professional level. On January 26, 1976 she married the love of her life, Jimmy R. Newton and together they welcomed their only child, Jim R. Newton, Jr. Elaine loved being a wife and a mother. The […]

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NEWS RELEASE: Southern Ute Growth Fund hires one of their own as Vice President of Human Resources

/ by Lindsay Box

Southern Ute Growth Fund hires one of their own as Vice President of Human Resources FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Shane Seibel, Executive Director – 970.563.5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 8, 2020 – 08:20 A.M. Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Growth Fund has hired Maria Baker, a Southern Ute Tribal Member, as the Vice President of Human Resources. She will assume the responsibilities as VP on Monday, January 6, 2020. “I am excited for this opportunity. I appreciate the support I have received from the Directors and Tribal Council. I am going to build on the foundation I received while working for Cathy Otten, learning from her expertise for the past 14 years,” stated Baker. Baker started her professional career with the Southern Ute Department of Education in 2001, training under Mr. Lee Briggs, and taking over responsibility as the Distance Learning Coordinator helping to bring degreed programs to the Southern Ute Tribal Members on the reservation. After working in education for four years, Baker received an unpassable opportunity within the Southern Ute Growth Fund, Human Resources as the Tribal Members Employment Coordinator. Her background with education proved to be helpful in transitioning Tribal Members into positions within […]

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NEWS RELEASE: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Appoints New Director of Energy

/ by Lindsay Box

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Appoints New Director of Energy FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Christine Sage, Chairman – 970.563.0100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 6, 2020 – 11:05 A.M. Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council has appointed Mrs. Kourtney Hadrick as the new Director of Energy for the Southern Ute Growth Fund. She will begin on Monday, January 6, 2020. Hadrick has over 22 years of technical and management experience in the oil and gas and petrochemical industries. She has held various leadership roles with the Tribe’s energy businesses since 2012, most recently as the President/COO for both Red Cedar Gathering Company and Aka Energy, LLC. Prior to her employment with the Tribe, Hadrick was employed by BP America Production Company. Her experience with BP included engineering, operations, and multiple management positions for upstream and midstream assets located in Colorado, Louisiana, Texas, and Wyoming. Hadrick holds her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and a Management Certificate from MIT Sloan Business School. “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Energy Director for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. I am looking forward to working with the Tribal Council, the Directors, Growth Fund […]

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NEWS RELEASE: Tribal Council Evaluating Status of the Southern Ute Detention Center

/ by Lindsay Box

Tribal Council Evaluating Status of the Southern Ute Detention Center FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Christine Sage, Chairman – 970.563.0100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 6, 2020 – 10:55 A.M. Southern Ute Indian Reservation – On October 9, 2019, the Tribe announced the decision to close the Southern Ute Detention Center no later than December 31, 2019. Tribal Council has been committed to determining ways the Permanent Fund could operate in the most cost-effective manner. Since that decision was made, Tribal Council reconsidered the determining factors, including new solutions to offset operational expenses. The Southern Ute Detention Center will remain open pending additional review. ### 20191231 – Tribal Council Evaluating Status of Southern Ute Detention Center

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