Community Culture Health latest-news Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized School’s In—Safety First! Justice & Regulatory Director Leonard Redhorse III shares an important message to ensure our students start the school year safe! August 13, 2025 / August 20, 2025 by tehlers Whether you are walking, riding, or driving — stay alert, follow traffic rules, and please look out for one another. Read more »
Community latest-news Tribal Members A Special Message from Chairman Baker – Welcome Back to School 2025! August 12, 2025 / August 20, 2025 by tehlers Before the first bell rings tomorrow, we have a special message from Chairman Melvin J. Baker to kick off the school year! This video was created in partnership with Ignacio School District — and whether you’re starting school in Ignacio or at another school, have a wonderful school year! Stay tuned for more back-to-school messages, tips, and cherished memories from Tribal Council and ISD staff. Read more »
Community Culture Press Releases Tribal Members FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2025 Statement Regarding Public Use of Sacred Ceremonies July 11, 2025 / July 11, 2025 by tehlers FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACTMelvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2025 Statement Regarding Public Use of Sacred Ceremonies The Southern Ute Indian Tribe (Tribe) is aware of a video and social media posts recently circulated by Congressional District Three candidate Hope Scheppelman, following a sweat ceremony held on the Southern Ute Reservation. The video and accompanying post inaccurately suggested that the Tribe had issued an invitation to the ceremony and have since been used as campaign material, further misrepresenting the nature of the event and the Tribe’s involvement. Sweat ceremonies hold deep spiritual and cultural significance for our people. They are sacred spaces of healing, reflection, and renewal. While certain ceremonies may be open to the broader community, we ask that all visitors approach them with reverence, honoring the traditions and protocols that guide these sacred practices. The Tribe reaffirms its unwavering commitment to authentic, respectful, and government-to-government consultation—a process rooted in our sovereignty, cultural integrity, and the protocols of our duly authorized leadership. Any engagement that does not follow these formal channels is not recognized as legitimate or representative of the Tribe. We respectfully clarify that the perspectives or invitations extended […] Read more »
Administration Community Tribal Members Veterans Tribal Office Closure – In observance of Veterans Day, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. November 7, 2024 / November 12, 2024 by tehlers Read more »
Administration Community In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024. October 9, 2024 / October 15, 2024 by tehlers Tribal Office Closure In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Tribal Members Tribal Office Closure Monday July 22, 2024 in observance of the Southern Ute Sun Dance. July 17, 2024 / July 23, 2024 by tehlers In observance of the Southern Ute Sun Dance, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Monday, July 22, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Read more »
Community Press Releases PSA Tribal Broadband Modernization Project: Phase II Construction Update & Traffic Impacts May 30, 2024 by tehlers FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970-563-2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist – 970-563-2313 FOR RELEASE: May 30, 2024 Tribal Broadband Modernization Project: Phase II Construction Update & Traffic Impacts Where: Crews will be working within the Cedar Point and Ignacio Peak subdivisions along the following roads: Shadow Spirit St, Lodge Pole Way, Burning Cedar Ave, Arrow St, Fry Bread Ave, Sagebrush Ave, Elk St, Rolling Thunder Ave, Mountain Dew Cir, Red Dawn Ct, Gray Stroke Ct, Blue Moon Ct, Ignacio Peak Dr & Jefferson Dr. Crews will also be working along the following county roads: CR-516, CR-519, CR-520, CR-509, CR-509A, CR-514, CR-316, CR-317, CR-510 & CR-513. Construction will take place along the edge of the roadways and/or behind sidewalk. Please see attached maps for more precise locations. What: The broadband project will include trenching, boring, and plowing to install fiber, as well as reclamation and seeding. Construction vehicles and fiber spools will be visible on the edges of roadways. When: Construction is ongoing. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Travel Impact: Parking lanes, road shoulders, sidewalks and alleyways may be temporarily closed during operations. Motorists will be required to reduce speeds and travel […] Read more »
Uncategorized Request For Proposals Hazard Mitigation Plan Update For The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Risk And Emergency Managment Division February 9, 2024 / February 9, 2024 by tehlers Click here for RFP pdf version with full details REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE FOR THE SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE RISK AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION Requested By: The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Risk and Emergency Management Division ************* ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: *********** Proposals due no later than March 15, 2024 Read more »
