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The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Environmental Programs Division operates three air quality stations on the Reservation and maintains a website that provides real-time air pollutant and EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) health alerts from data collected at these stations. Ozone forms near ground level when air pollutants (emitted by sources such as cars, power plants, and industrial activities) react chemically in the presence of sunlight. Ozone pollution is more likely to form during warmer months when weather conditions normally needed to form ground-level ozone occur — lots of sun, warm temperatures, and low wind speeds!

Ozone is continuously measured at the Ute 3 monitoring station near Bondad Hill, Ute 1 monitoring station in Ignacio, and Lake Capote monitoring station.

As of 2:00pm today, (8/1/2023) the UTE 1 station is currently reading high ozone concentrations with a corresponding AQI of Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.  People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

To view the ambient monitoring program website, and for more information about how to understand the AQI forecast, follow the links below:

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Ambient Monitoring Program Website

EPA Air Quality Index Information Website

Health Effects of Ozone Pollution

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

EPD, Air Quality – 970.563.2244

The Tribal Health Department, Behavioral Health Division is offering a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) group for adults. This program will have option for in-person or virtual attendance. Please contact Jay Hayes (970-563-5705) or Cedra Etesam (970-563-2297) for more information and to register for the group.

Please view the PDF below for information on the Arkansas Loop Fire released June 27, 2023.

For Immediate Release – Arkansas Fire

The Ignacio School District summer enrichment programs will be offered collaboratively with Ignacio Community and Southern Ute Tribal programs that are currently being advertised.

Strengthening Protective Factors in Your Community

We all want the best for our children. One way to ensure that all children have the opportunity to grow up feeling safe and loved is to make an effort to learn about and promote the protective factors in your family and in your community.

Keeping your family strong 2023 Flyer

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe/State of Colorado Environmental Commission (Commission) will meet on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Justice & Regulatory Administration Building- EPD Large Conference Room located at 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado 81137. The agenda will include Call to Order/Introductions, New Business, Tribal Air Quality Program Updates, Minor Source Program Update, Reservation Air Code Revisions, CDPHE Updates, Open Discussion/Questions and Public Comment, and Schedule Next Commission Meeting. For more information on the meeting, how to attend virtually, or to obtain a copy of the meeting agenda please contact Mr. Matt Wampler, Air Quality Technical Manager at (970) 563-2202 or visit the Commission website at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/justice-and-regulatory/epd/air-quality/env-commission/