Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Department of Energy partners with the Colorado Energy & Carbon Managment Commission to plug and reclaim orphaned well October 22, 2024 by abarry 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. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum Announces Fall & Winter Hours October 8, 2024 by abarry The Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum will have reduced hours of operation through the fall and winter season. Galleries & Gift Shop OPEN: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm CLOSED: Monday & Saturday Museum Administration OPEN: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. If you have any questions, please contact the Front Desk at 970-563-2980. The Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum will have reduced hours of operation through the fall and winter season. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans 2024 Meet the Candidates Night: Attendance Options October 4, 2024 by sbegay Meet the Candidates Night: Tribal Council Seats (2) Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Sky Ute Casino Resort Event Center Please note this event is for Southern Ute Tribal Members only. Attendance Options: – In-person attendance at Sky Ute Casino Resort in the Event Center. – Live audio broadcast on KSUT Tribal Radio: The channels are 91.3 FM (Ignacio, CO), 100.9 FM (Towaoc, CO), or 89.7 FM (Farmington, NM). – Virtual attendance via WebEx, please register with the following link: https://bit.ly/24mtcn For additional information or questions, please contact Summer Begay at 970-563-2313 or sbegay@southernute-nsn.gov. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans 2024 Growth Fund General Meeting Recording Available October 3, 2024 by sbegay The Southern Ute Growth Fund invites the enrolled Tribal membership to view the 2024 Growth Fund General Meeting recording, now available on the Tribal Member Experience (TMX). If you have trouble accessing the TMX, please get in touch with the Help Desk at (970) 563.5050. Upon viewing the meeting, if you have questions regarding the information presented,please get in touch with Jymmy Haddon, Executive Assistant, at (970) 563.5025. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Tribal Office Closure 10142024 October 2, 2024 / October 2, 2024 by sbegay 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 Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Save the Date: Meet the Candidates Night 10/17/2024 October 1, 2024 by sbegay Save the Date: Meet the Candidates Night Two (2) Tribal Council Seats Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Sky Ute Casino Resort Event Center Please note this event is for Southern Ute Tribal Members only. Attendance Options: In-person attendance at the Sky Ute Casino Resort Event Center. Live audio broadcast on KSUT radio. Virtual attendance via WebEx (registration details forthcoming) For additional information or questions, please contact Summer Begay at 970-563-2313 or sbegay@southernute-nsn.gov. – Summer Begay, Communication Specialist Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools September 30, 2024 by sbegay Today, we honor the resilience of the boarding school survivors and mourn the loss of those who did not make it home. Their experiences must serve as a reminder of the importance of protecting every Indigenous child and ensuring their safety and love. Every child matters. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans For Immediate Release: Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Joins Southern Ute Indian Tribe in Legal Action to Receive Fair Treatment by State 09302024 September 30, 2024 / September 30, 2024 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2024 Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Joins Southern Ute Indian Tribe in Legal Action to Receive Fair Treatment by State Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Facing the same stonewalling tactics preventing equal access to economic opportunities voted into law by Colorado voters in 2019, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe has joined the Southern Ute Indian Tribe in their legal action to receive fair treatment by the State of Colorado. “The State must live up to its obligations to our Tribes as outlined in agreements and federal law. Because of this ongoing injustice, we are also now taking the unfortunate but necessary step of legal action to correct this,” Chairman Manuel Heart of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe said. “The State is wrong to lock our Tribes out of these economic opportunities, and they must be held accountable for their actions to hold back our Tribes.” “Enough is enough. This unfair treatment must end now. Our Tribes are demanding immediate action to rectify this injustice and ensure the State fulfills its obligations.” said Chairman Melvin J. Baker of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute C & PM Announces Mesa Building Infrastructure Improvement Project September 17, 2024 by abarry Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans For Immediate Release: Incident on Highway 151 09172024 September 17, 2024 / September 17, 2024 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2024 Incident on Highway 151 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is aware of a plane crash landing that occurred this afternoon at approximately 12:45 PM on an assignment just off of Highway 151. Southern Ute Police and Tribal Rangers in addition to other first responders are active on the scene. The plane had two passengers, one transported for medical assistance. No further details are available. Additional information will be provided. ### Read more »
