All Native American parents please participate in this survey to better our school and programs! Fill out a survey for each child you have in the district. Please submit your survey via the links below by October 1, 2023.
Ignacio Early Learning Program
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 7:00am, September 27th 2023, stations are currently reading high PM concentrations with a corresponding AQI of Very Unhealthy. People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should remain indoors and limit prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor 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
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 Quality – 970.563.2244
Jacob Henry
Air Quality Technician
Environmental Programs Division
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
970-563-2296
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 to proactively manage the Tribe’s resources and ensure legacy issues related to energy development are managed appropriately.”
Chairman Melvin J. Baker expressed, “The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is honored to have been awarded this funding, which will serve as a valuable resource in furthering our commitment to a clean and sustainable future.” In recognition of their dedication and proactive efforts, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe has been granted $497,850. This financial support will enable the Tribe to play a pivotal role in the broader mission of addressing legacy pollution and enhancing the well-being of Tribal communities.
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Summer R. Begay
Communication Specialist | Tribal Council Affairs
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
P.O. Box 737 Ignacio, CO 81137
Office: 970-563-2313
Work Cell: 970-553-0052
Follow the Tribal Council:
Facebook | @southernute
Twitter | @SUIT_Council
Instagram | @suit_tribalcouncil
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
The hunt is a limited-draw hunt held from December 1-31, 2023, on the Southern Ute Reservation. There will be only ten permits allotted for this hunt. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.
For More information and to find a link to the SUIT Store please visit the Website at:
First Descendant Antlerless Elk – Southern Ute Indian Tribe (southernute-nsn.gov)
Please call (970) 563-0130 for more information.
The Southern Ute Election Board would like to share the Southern Ute General Election notice for November 3, 2023. Please contact the Southern Ute Election Board with any questions at (970) 563-2303 or Election@southernute-nsn.gov
SOUTHERN UTE FALL CLEAN UP HAS ARRIVED! OCTOBER 16 through 20 ONLY! By Appointment Only. No pickups over the weekend or the week after.
Fall Clean-Up is for Southern Ute Tribal Members, Tribal Departments, and tenants of the Southern Ute Indian Housing Authority. We will not pick up for non-tribal tenants living in Tribal Member owned rental homes. All pick-ups must be within the boundaries of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation only.
If you have questions related to your pick-up, please contact the responsible tribal department, tribal entity, or Mr. Tyson Thompson, Director of Property and Facilities at (970) 563-2945.
Southern Ute Property and Facilities
Tyson Thompson, Director
970-563-2945
