Administration Community Culture Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Construction & Project Management Announces Ouray Cemetery Site Infrastructure Improvement Project Notification July 15, 2024 by abarry Please see the attached Project Notification for the Ouray Cemetery Site Infrastructure Improvement Project. Should you have any questions regarding this project or ongoing work, please free to call our office at (970)-563-4710. Additional information regarding this project is also listed on our website at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/…/ouray-cemetery…/ Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans SU Tribal Office Closure Notice 07/22/2024 July 15, 2024 by sbegay In observance of the Southern Ute Sun Dance, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Monday, July 22, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. -Summer Begay, Communication Specialist Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council Seeks Comments on Proposed Amendments to the Range Code. July 15, 2024 / July 16, 2024 by abarry The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council is seeking comments from Southern Ute Tribal members on proposed amendments to the Range Code. A copy of the amended Range Code can be found on the Tribe’s main website: https://www.sudrum.com/…/Title-12-Range-Code-Revised… Please use the contact numbers at the end of this notice to obtain a hard copy of the proposed Range Code amendments or to submit comments. The Range Code amendments were developed by the Range Division and reviewed by the Natural Resources, Justice & Regulatory, and Legal Departments. The Range Code is Title 12 in the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Law and Order Code. The Range Division and Legal Department will host a Public Meeting for Southern Ute Tribal members only: Date: July 31, 2024 Sun Ute Community Center 4:00-6:00pm Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans BIA Fire Management: Six Shooter Fire Contained 07122024 July 12, 2024 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571 Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 12, 2024 Six Shooter Fire Contained Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Six Shooter Fire is 100% contained. The BIA Southern Ute Agency Branch of Fire Management is working to demobilize resources. Thank you to the fire crews and personnel from the San Juan Hotshots, Los Pinos Fire Protection District, Durango Fire Protection District, and the Ute Mountain Ute helicopter team. Smoke may be visible to the local communities. For information related to air quality, please go to: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/wood-smoke-and-health or https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/justice-and-regulatory/epd/air-quality/ambient-monitoring/. To report fires contact: DURANGO ZONE DISPATCH (970) 385-1324 ### – Summer Begay, Communication Specialist Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Sky Ute Fairgrounds & RV Park to host Summer Events July 11, 2024 / July 11, 2024 by abarry The Sky Ute Fairgrounds & RV Park is hosting a variety of events this Summer. Bask in the sun, savor the moment, and make cherished memories with loved ones. There is something for everyone! See the flyer for all our scheduled Summer events. For questions related to any of the Summer activities and scheduled events, please reach out to Jay Dee Brunson, Sky Ute Fairgrounds & RV Park Manager at (970)-563-5541. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Indian Tribe Takes Legal Action to Receive Fair Treatment by State July 9, 2024 by abarry FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2024 Southern Ute Indian Tribe Takes Legal Action to Receive Fair Treatment by State After Four Years of Being Stonewalled, Tribal Lawsuit Works to Ensure State Honors its Compact and Offer Equal Access to Economic Opportunities Southern Ute Indian Reservation –– At the American Indian Affairs Interim Study Committee’s inaugural meeting, Chairman Melvin J. Baker of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe announced that the Tribe has filed a lawsuit against the State of Colorado to ensure fair access to economic opportunities voted into law by Colorado voters in 2019. The Southern Ute Indian and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes have been unfairly blocked by the Colorado Department of Revenue from engaging in online sports betting, despite longstanding State-Tribal Compacts explicitly allowing them to do so. After years of attempts to negotiate a fair agreement, the Tribe is asking the federal court for a preliminary injunction so they may compete in an economic market that, effectively, only non-Indian private entities have had primary access to in Colorado since 2020. “Faced with this ongoing injustice, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Phone System is Currently Down July 2, 2024 / July 2, 2024 by abarry Southern Ute Shared Services has been notified of a link strike on a CenturyLink cable in the town of Ignacio. It is impacting the Tribe’s ability to take incoming calls and make external calls. The Help Desk is aware and SUSS is assessing the impact. If critical phone numbers are not working, please send your request to the Southern Ute Tribe’s general email box at tis@southernute-nsn.gov or visit. www.southernute-nsn.gov for specific tribal department contact information. The 911 line has also been impacted, please dial (970) 385-2900, Durango’s central dispatch’s non-emergent line, for any dispatch requests or emergencies at this time while service to (970) 563-4401, is restored. The Southern Ute Health Center has also posted an alternate line of (970) 442-1887 for any medical requests at this time. We will post updates as service is restored accordingly. Graphic Created By: Summer Begay, Communication Specialist – Tribal Information Services Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans For Immediate Release: Tribal Council Welcomes New Education Director: Dr. Joseph Claunch 07012024 July 1, 2024 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 01, 2024 Tribal Council Welcomes New Education Director: Dr. Joseph Claunch Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Chairman Melvin J. Baker, Tribal Council, and Executive Officer Lindsay J. Box are delighted to welcome Dr. Joseph Claunch as the new Director of the Department of Education, effective today, July 1, 2024. “Dr. Claunch’s dedication to fostering academic success and cultural identity within Native American communities is truly inspiring,” said Chairman Baker. “His extensive experience in education leadership, combined with his passion for serving Indigenous youth, makes him an ideal fit to lead our Department of Education. We look forward to his contributions as we continue to provide our students with a culturally rich and positive educational experience.” A member of the Puyallup Tribe of Tacoma, Washington, Dr. Claunch has dedicated nearly 20 years to educating and empowering Native American youth. Throughout his career, he has served as a classroom teacher, athletic coach, youth program leader, and most recently, the Executive Director of the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project for the Pueblo of Zuni in New Mexico. Dr. Claunch holds a Bachelor’s degree in American Indian Studies […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Strands of Strength: The Indian Citizenship Act Exhibit Closure June 28, 2024 by sbegay Strands of Strength: The Indian Citizenship Act 1924-2024 Thank you for visiting the Stands of Strength: The Indian Citizenship Act exhibit. This exhibit recognizes the strength, resilience, and enduring legacy of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. This exhibit concludes on Friday, June 28, 2024. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans BIA Southern Ute Agency: Wildland Firefighter Vacancy June 24, 2024 by sbegay The Bureau of Indian Affairs Southern Ute Agency is advertising for Wildland Firefighter position. The duty station is Ignacio, Colorado. Applicants must be Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) certified and have completed the S-290 Training Course. The closing date is July 08, 2024. Please seek the link to apply: Wildland Firefighter: USAJOBS – Job Announcement For further inquiry, please contact the Strategic Recruitment Office at 405-768-4060. Read more »
