Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Tribal Office Closure Notice December 23, 2024 / December 23, 2024 by sbegay Tribal Office Closure Notice In observance of Christmas, Administrative Leave has been granted for the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices to close at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Tribal Office Closure Notice 12/25/2024 December 19, 2024 / December 26, 2024 by sbegay Tribal Office Closure Notice In observance of Christmas, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Tribal Health TPA Update December 18, 2024 by sbegay The Tribal Health Department would like to provide notice to the Tribal Membership regarding the new Third-Party Administrator (TPA), Auxiant. The transition to Auxiant will ensure Tribal Members continue to receive quality, high-level benefits at a lower cost and more efficiently. Tribal Members may receive updated ID cards as early as today, December 18, 2024 via USPS mail from the Tribal Health Department. Starting January 1, 2025, please ensure your providers have the Auxiant ID card on file at their facility. If you have not yet received the Auxiant ID card by January 31, 2025 or if you would like more information, please contact the Tribal Health Benefits Resource Team at 970-563-4720. To contact Auxiant directly, please call 1-800-475-2232. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Service Information for Zamias Lang December 17, 2024 / December 17, 2024 by sbegay The family of Zamias Lang egap of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe has requested the funeral service information be shared with the Southern Ute Tribal Membership and community. His mother, Inandre Dale, has shared the following information: “Viewing is Tuesday December 17, 2024 from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM @ Ertel Funeral Home in Cortez, Colorado. Funeral service will be Wednesday December 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM @ Towaoc Recreation Center in Towaoc, Colorado. Burial will be at Towaoc Cemetery. Dinner will be after burial so if you would like to bring a dish or anything please feel free too. Place will be announced soon. Zamias’ favorite color was blue so if you’d like to wear that color on Wednesday your more than welcome too.” If you would like to support the family, a GoFundMe page has been created: https://gofund.me/61eb562c Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Welcomes Baker and Olguin to Tribal Council December 16, 2024 / December 16, 2024 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 16, 2024 Southern Ute Indian Tribe Welcomes Baker and Olguin to Tribal Council Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Tribal Council warmly welcomed Linda K. Baker and James “Mike” Olguin during the Inauguration Ceremony held this morning in Tribal Council Chambers. Both newly elected Council Members bring extensive experience and dedication to serving the Tribe and the Tribal Membership. Baker brings a wealth of experience to her role on Tribal Council, having previously served one term as a Council Member. In addition to her time on the Council, she has made significant contributions to the Tribe through her work with the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum, where she served as Director, overseeing programs that preserved and celebrated the Tribe’s rich cultural heritage. She also played a key role in supporting the educational advancement of Tribal Members as the Higher Education Academic Advisor within the Education Department, helping to guide students in achieving their academic and career goals. Chairman Melvin J. Baker shared optimism for the future, stating, “The knowledge and commitment that Baker and Olguin bring to this Council is invaluable. […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans 2024 Inauguration Ceremony 12162024 December 16, 2024 by sbegay The 2024 Inauguration Ceremony for Linda K. Baker and James M. Olguin will be on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM. This will be held in the Tribal Council Chambers at 356 Ouray Drive, Ignacio, CO 81137. The agenda is as follows: Welcome & Invocation Oath of Office Council Member Address & Presentation -Linda K. Baker & James M. Olguin Tribal Council Well Wishes Visiting Dignitaries & Royalty Adjourn A light reception will follow in the Hall of Warriors. To attend virtually, you may scan the QR code below or use the following link: https://bit.ly/2024tci. The password is 2024tci. For more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Committee of Elders Vacancy December 6, 2024 by sbegay Tribal Council has reestablished the Committee of Elders and seeks Letters of Interest from eligible Southern Ute Tribal Elders to serve on the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to promote a continuing and growing heritage of language and traditional way of life through collaboration with the Cultural Preservation Department to maintain the Southern Ute language, heritage, and traditions of the Southern Ute people and to convey knowledge and experience. Qualifications: Any enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Member who is 55 years of age or older is eligible to serve, whether living on or off the Reservation. An understanding of the Tribe’s language and culture is preferred, but not required. If selected and appointed, members should attend all committee meetings and special meetings as scheduled and adhere to the Tribe’s approved Code of Conduct and Ethics Code. Appointments will last 1-3 years. Eligible Tribal Members may submit a letter of interest by December 31, 2024 by emailing swhyte@southernute-nsn.gov, deliver in-person to the Tribal Council Affairs Receptionist located in the Leonard C. Burch building, or mail to Tribal Council Affairs at PO Box 737, Ignacio, CO 81137. For more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2319 or Council Member Marjorie […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans The family of the late Southern Ute Tribal Chairman, Leonard C. Burch, announces the return of the Annual Walk/Run on December 10, 2024 December 4, 2024 by abarry The family of the late Chairman Leonard C. Burch would like to share historical information on how Leonard C. Burch Day was created and how he continues to be honored each year as the leading trailblazer of the Southern Ute people for our new generation of tribal members and for tribal staff who may come on board within a Southern Ute tribal entity recently. This day of recognition was first established on Dec. 10, 1996, by the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council and is celebrated as a tribal holiday — every December by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, La Plata County and the State of Colorado. LaPlata County leadership and the State of Colorado followed suit in 2020, by formally acknowledging December 10th as Leonard C. Burch Day in 2020. Growing up in the impoverished Ute reservation near Ignacio, Burch maintained a determination and vision that carried through all of his life endeavors. After graduating from Ute Vocational School in 1954, he served four tours of duty with the U.S. Air Force in Turkey. In 1959, Burch returned home and married his high school sweetheart, Irene. The couple eventually had seven daughters and 14 grandchildren. Throughout his life, he focused on […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Inauguration Ceremony Save the Date 12/16/2024 December 4, 2024 / December 4, 2024 by sbegay Please save the date for the 2024 Inauguration Ceremony for two (2) Tribal Council Members on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM in Tribal Council Chambers (356 Ouray Drive, Ignacio, CO 81137). Please note that the incoming Council Members will not be determined until the Run-off Election concludes on Friday, December 13, 2024. Additional details are forthcoming. A live stream via WebEx will be available. For more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Election Board Special Hours December 3, 2024 by sbegay The Southern Ute Election Board Office will be open to accommodate Tribal voters. December 9, 2024 & December 10, 2024 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Absentee Ballot Deadline……………………Wednesday, December 4, 2024, by 5:00 PM (New) Voter Registration 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 on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM 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 Read more »
