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 »
Administration Community Culture Elections Press Releases Tribal Members 2023 Southern Ute General Election – November 3, 2023 September 21, 2023 by abarry 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 Read more »
Community Tribal Members 2023 Southern Ute Fall Clean-Up September 19, 2023 / September 21, 2023 by abarry 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 2023 fall clean up flyer Read more »
Community Tribal Members Recreation, Respiration & Reciprocity in Telluride August 14, 2023 by qlansing Read more »
Press Releases Tribal Members FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Southern Ute Tribal Council Reaffirms Significance of Tribal Sovereignty July 22, 2022 / August 22, 2022 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.0100 Lindsay Box – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2022 Southern Ute Tribal Council Reaffirms Significance of Tribal Sovereignty Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Tribal Council shares their approved Statement on Sovereignty via Resolution No. 2022-126. The Tribal Council’s Statement on Sovereignty arises out of recent events that are an affront to the sovereignty of all tribes in the United States. The Supreme Court ruling on Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta undermines the true definition of sovereignty, and restrains Tribes’ ability to govern themselves, and ultimately protect tribal members and resources. This is the most significant threat to Tribal sovereignty in many years. Tribal Council believes the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Statement on Sovereignty illustrates the tribe’s position on this threat to tribal sovereignty and governance. “The Statement on Sovereignty reasserts the foundation for which the Tribe operates and governs itself. The Tribe will continue to fight to protect its inherent sovereignty which our past Ute leaders fought to preserve through treaties and declared by federal law in exchange for the land stolen and the attempted eradication of our Ute culture and language.” stated Chairman Melvin J. Baker. The Tribal Council’s Statement on […] Read more »
