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The Southern Ute Election Board Announces the 2024 Run-Off Election Dates

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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

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Honoring Veterans Event

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Please join Tribal Council in recognition of Veterans Day. We invite all Veterans to enjoy coffee and burritos as a token of our appreciation for your service, duty, and honor. Tribal staff is welcome to participate and share their gratitude. This will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024 in the Hall of Warriors starting at 8:30 AM. For more information, contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313.

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For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Welcomes New Justice and Regulatory Director 11042024

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 4, 2024 Southern Ute Indian Tribe Welcomes New Justice and Regulatory Director Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Elliott Salazar as the temporary Justice and Regulatory Director. Salazar, a retired Special Agent with the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation. Salazar having worked closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and other federal agencies, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this critical role. “We are excited to welcome Mr. Salazar to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe,” said Chairman Melvin J. Baker. “His extensive background in law enforcement, particularly within Indian Country, makes him uniquely qualified to lead our Justice and Regulatory Department.” Vice Chairman Lorelei Cloud added, “Mr. Salazar’s vast law enforcement experience is warmly welcomed, along with his objective knowledge and willingness to build trust and foster positive relationships with our Tribal Members. He brings a fresh perspective to the Justice and Regulatory Department, and we look forward to his contributions.” Salazar’s deep understanding of Tribal sovereignty as well as complex jurisdictional and […]

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2024 MTCN Recording

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Tribal Members, Thank you for attending the 2024 Meet the Candidates Night. If you were not able to attend or would like to watch the WebEx recording, it is now available on the Tribal Member Portal: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/tmx/ For more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313. For technical assistance with your “so-ute” account, please contact SUDEP at 970-563-5555. As a friendly reminder, the Tribal Election will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Election Board Office at 285 Lakin St., Ignacio, CO 81137.

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Tribal Election Voter Registration Deadline

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Today is the final day to register to vote in the upcoming Tribal election for two Tribal Council Member seats. To register you must be enrolled in the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and must be eighteen years of age or older. You may register in person at the Election Board Office at 285 Lakin St. Ignacio, CO 81137. Off-Reservation Tribal Members may call 1-800-772-1236 x. 2303. For more information, please contact the Election Board at 970-563-0100. x. 2303/2305/2778/2729/2730 or email election@southernute-nsn.gov. The Tribal Election will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.  

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Southern Ute Department of Energy partners with the Colorado Energy & Carbon Managment Commission to plug and reclaim orphaned well

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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.    

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