Administration Community Health Press Releases Tribal Members Southern Ute Air Quality Alert – Smoke Particulate Matter – Very Unheathly September 27, 2023 / October 2, 2023 by abarry 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. Smoke from wildfires can cause unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter (PM) in the air. Particulate matter is continuously measured at the Ute 3 monitoring station near Bondad Hill and the Ute 1 monitoring station in Ignacio. As of Friday 9/29/2023, 7:30am, the Ute 1 station is currently reading high PM concentrations with a corresponding AQI of Hazardous. Everyone should avoid any outdoor exertion; people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should remain indoors. People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children are the groups most at risk. 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 Wildfire Smoke Resources to Protect Your Health | US EPA EPA Air Now Article – How Smoke From Fires Can Affect Your Health FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT EPD, Air […] Read more »
Administration Community Health Press Releases Tribal Members For Immediate Release: Biden Administration Initiative Allocates Vital Resources to Address Legacy Pollution September 22, 2023 by abarry FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2023 Biden Administration Initiative Allocates Vital Resources to Address Legacy Pollution Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Department of the Interior has announced an initial allocation of nearly $40 million as part of President Biden’s “Investing in America” initiative. This substantial funding represents the first phase of a comprehensive effort to support Tribal communities in addressing abandoned oil and gas wells across Indian Country. The primary goals of this investment include advocating for Tribal land rights, promoting economic opportunities, addressing legacy pollution, and mitigating environmental hazards. The Southern Ute Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with the Tribe’s Contracts and Grants Department, applied for a grant under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Section 40601 Orphaned Well Program from the Department of Interior. Their grant application was specifically tailored to secure funds for conducting technical and field investigations into legacy plugged and abandoned wells, ensuring their integrity and long-term environmental protection. Andy Wetherell, Energy Manager at the Southern Ute Department of Energy, said, “the team is appreciative of Tribal Council’s support and the collaboration with the Tribe’s Contracts and Grants Department […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Southern Ute Agriculture Produce Order September 21, 2023 / September 21, 2023 by abarry The Southern Ute Agriculture Division will be taking Produce Orders from the tribal membership. Please review your order forms before submitting. The agriculture office does not ACCEPT Credit Card payments. Please submit payment in the form of EXACT cash payments or money orders or personal checks. The deadline for FINAL orders is September 26, 2023. If you have any questions, please call 970.563.0220. Thank you. Agriculture Division Read more »
Administration Community Health Press Releases Tribal Members 2023 Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Health Fair September 21, 2023 / September 21, 2023 by abarry This year’s Southern Ute Health Fair is quickly approaching, and Southern Ute Health Services Division would love to see you participate in this event. Please find the event flyer as well as the vendor form attached below. Vendor admission is FREE, but we ask that you provide a raffle prize for contribution toward this event. Paperwork is due back to me no later than Friday, October 20th, 2023. Thank you for your interest in participation and we look forward to seeing many friendly faces there! Toghoyaqh, Alyssa Seibel Admin Assistant I Community & Home Health Services Office: 970-563-2348 Cell: 970-553-0118 Read more »
Community Health White Bison’s Medicine Wheel & 12-Step Program January 13, 2023 by tehlers Read more »
Health Tribal Members 2021 General Election Voting Day Procedures October 5, 2021 by qlansing Please review the documents below for the Southern Ute General Election 2021 COVID-19 voting day procedures. COVID-19 Procedures Voting Day 2021 Update 2021 Sample Ballot Read more »
Health Press Releases Uncategorized Become a CNA – PCC Southwest in Bayfield offers a Certified Nurse Aid Certificate Program June 10, 2021 / January 24, 2023 by Web Admin Please click HERE for Nurse Aid Program Application Read more »
Community Health March 11th COVID-19 Viral Drive Thru Testing Event March 11, 2021 / March 11, 2021 by qlansing The Southern Ute Indian Tribe in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will be offering COVID-19 viral testing to the entire community. Testing is an important piece to protecting our tribal community. Individuals must check-in at the testing event located at the hotel entrance. Follow signs directing traffic to hotel entrance. Face masks are required. Testing will take place at the Sky Ute Casino Resort, Hotel Entrance TODAY, March 11, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Testing at this event will be less intrusive and will only take approximately 15 seconds to complete! Testing will be open to enrolled Southern Ute tribal members, other Ute tribal members, tribal staff and the public for the duration of the entire event, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Results from the testing event will be communicated by tribal staff within 5 business days. For questions, please contact the Southern Ute COVID-19 Call Center by dialing 970.563.0214, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. March COVID-19 Drive-thru Viral Testing Event Read more »
Community Health March Booster Vaccine Events March 1, 2021 by qlansing SUHC Vaccination Sign-Up Link: https://www.tinyurl.com/y2bmk652 Please visit the Southern Ute Health Center webpage for current COVID-19 updates, forms and resources. Read more »
Health Tribal Members Southern Ute Indian Tribe COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance January 5, 2021 / February 24, 2021 by Web Admin As we near the holiday season and witness a new year on the horizon, we are met with continue uncertainty about our future. We have been center stage to an unprecedented viral pandemic, one that has not been seen in over one hundred years. We have seen, and some have experienced, tragic illness and loss throughout our community. As the year draws to a close, two biotech companies have developed and launched a vaccine against the virus, brining much needed hope. Both Pfizer and Moderna have been granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). An EUA provided by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows the use of a new medical product during the time of a public health emergency. Both vaccines developed by two separate biotech companies have proven to be highly efficacious (both over 90%). Please read the information below to learn about both vaccines and the distribution schedule. For more information, please contact the Southern Ute Health Center at 970.563.4581 or the Southern Ute COVID-19 Call Center at 970.563.0214. Designed & Published by Lindsay J. Box Read more »
