The Sky Ute Casino Resort welcomes food vendors for the upcoming weekend!

 The Event Center parking lot will be open to a limited number of food vendors during the 100^th Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair Stickgame Tournament taking place at the Casino Event Center from September 16-18^th!

Limited spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis! Vendors are required to have a valid food handlers permit, SJBPH verification, and tribal vendor permit. The tribal vendor permit can be acquired at the Southern Ute Police Department.

If you are interested or if you have questions, please contact Mr. Mark Heaney at (970) 563.1651.

Designed by Lindsay J. Box

20220912 – SUCR 100th Annual Tribal Fair Food Vendor Opportunity

Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Ignacio Area Housing Needs Study

Tribal Council has identified the need for affordable housing located in the Ignacio area which would provide new, modern housing options for the membership and tribal workforce. Council requested Growth Fund Properties Group, in collaboration with the Executive Office, to oversee the new Ignacio Area Housing Study. The feedback collected will serve as the future tribal housing developments for generations to come.

 

Leadership encourages tribal members, tribal staff, and the community to participate in this study. Please complete the survey at the following link: https://bit.ly/3RAc6xR  before Friday, October 7, 2022 by 5:00 p.m.

 

If you have questions, please contact Mr. Pat Morrissey, President/COO, GF Properties Group at (970) 764.6474 or via email at pmorrissey@sugf.com, Ms. Nancy Dosdall, Senior Planner, SHE Inc., at (970) 385.4546 or via email at ndosdall@sehinc.com, or myself at (970) 563.2313 or via email at lbox@southernute-nsn.gov

20220826 – Ignacio Area Housing Needs Study Survey Flyer FINAL

The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department is excited to share the Premium Book for the 100^th Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair. For more information about the various activities, please contact the Superintendent/Department listed in the book.

 

Toghoyaqh!

Southern Ute Premuim Book

Maykh,

 

Please read the attached letter from Tribal Council introducing the Tribal Council’s Ignacio Area Housing Needs Study.

 

Tribal Council has identified the need for affordable housing located in the Ignacio area which would provide new, modern housing options for the membership and tribal workforce. Since the beginning of the year, administration and hiring managers for each tribal entity have expressed that the lack of housing poses a significant challenge for the recruiting and hiring of staff. Adequate housing has been a longstanding and ongoing project for Tribal Council. Leadership encourages participation in this study.

 

In April of this year, Tribal Council directed the Southern Ute Growth Fund (SUGF) and the Executive Office to review the 2014 Tribal Housing Study, conduct an updated needs assessment in the community, and report the findings to Tribal Council. Tribal Council requested GF Properties Group (the real estate business arm of the SUGF), in collaboration with the Executive Office, to oversee an Ignacio Area Housing Study.

 

Once again, we are requesting your participation in this study. The feedback collected will serve as the foundation of future tribal housing developments for generations to come. This project will take a considerable amount of time and effort and it is very important that we begin this process sooner rather than later. Please stay tuned for details on the survey which will begin in the coming weeks.

 

For more information on this project, please contact Patrick Morrissey, President/COO, GF Properties Group, (970) 764.6474 or via email at pmorrissey@sugf.com.

20220819 – Letter to TM re New Tribal Housing Study (FINAL)

Maykh,

 

Addressing substance abuse through prevention is one of Tribal Council’s 13 Priorities. Tribal departments assigned responsibilities or connected with this priority have partnered Kauffman & Associates, Inc.,, to research this specific issue in our tribal community. Tribal Council is requesting the membership’s involvement to gain a better understanding of the crisis in order to develop plans and get back to a healthy and thriving community.

 

If you are 18 years and older, an enrolled Southern Ute tribal member, other Native American residing on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, or receive services from the tribe – we NEED your input!

 

The tribal team leading this project will host THREE Substance Abuse Prevention Community Meetings to provide an in-person and virtual forum to discuss substance abuse in our community. The meetings will be held at different times to accommodate the membership’s busy schedules. Your participation in one meeting is great, but you wish to participate in all 3! The meetings will be held at the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum at the following dates and times:

• August 16  from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.  | WebEx Event Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3zNfJJw
• August 16 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.     | WebEx Event Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3PbFSrn
• August 17 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.     | WebEx Event Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3zLwTHK

 

All 3 meetings will also have a virtual meeting option. Tribal members can find the WebEx Event Registration on the attached flyer and registration links are included above. Each meeting has its own, unique WebEx Event meeting link, please be sure you are selecting the meeting you wish to attend.

 

For more information, please contact Southern Ute Behavioral Health at (970) 563.5700.

20220808 -SU Meeting Flyer (FINAL)

Maykh,

 

The Southern Ute Growth Fund would like to announce the upcoming Growth Fund General Meeting to be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Sky Ute Casino Resort Event Center. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. An agenda will be forthcoming.

 

Tribal members who are unable to attend in-person, may attend via WebEx. To register, please visit https://bit.ly/3pcjx24 or use the QR code available on the attached flyer.

 

For more information on the meeting, please contact Mrs. Debbie Garner at (970) 563.5007 or via email at dgarner@sugf.com

20220804 – General Mtg Save the Date IG Post (1)

Maykh,

 

The Financial Plan Update is a priority of Tribal Council and the membership. Tribal Council and Riveron will be hosting the Updated Financial Plan Town Hall to introduce membership to the Riveron team, provide an overview of the Financial Plan Update and take feedback and questions. Tribal Council is hosting two meetings to accommodate various schedules. Both meetings will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the Southern Ute Growth Fund Room 103. A morning session will be held on the 24^th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., followed by an evening meeting also on the 24^th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

 

Tribal Members are encouraged to attend the in-person or via WebEx. The WebEx Event Registration is below:

Morning session (9 to 12) | https://bit.ly/3SAVPKt

Evening session (4 to 7) | https://bit.ly/3BTW5hY

 

This is a closed meeting for the tribal membership only, all others will be asked to leave. Tribal members can find more information on the project on the Tribal Member Experience (TMX).

 

For more information, please contact Ms. Lindsay J. Box, Tribal Council Communication Specialist at (970) 563.2313 or via email at lbox@southernute-nsn.gov

20220808 – TC Priority – Riveron FP Refresh Town Hall Flyer (FINAL)

Maykh,

 

Please read the release “Southern Ute Reservation Rescinds Stage I Fire Restrictions”.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.0100

Lindsay J. Box – 970.563.2313

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 8, 2022

 

Southern Ute Reservation Rescinds Stage I Fire Restrictions

 

Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Due to recent rains and moderating fuel conditions, Stage I Fire Restrictions have been rescinded for all trust lands throughout the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Everyone on reservation land is still asked to be cautious and use common sense with fire, as conditions may dry out and Fire Restrictions may again be implemented.

 

Since May, Southern Ute Agency Fire Management has responded to approximately 30 fires on the reservation with the largest being the 89-acre Bear Dance Fire. Firefighters were able to keep all other fires under 11 acres with no injuries or accidents.

 

For more information regarding Fire Restrictions, please contact Southern Ute Agency Fire Management at (970) 563-4571.

 

The Restrictions will be rescinded at 06:00 A.M., August 8, 2022.

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020220805 – Southern Ute Reservation Rescinds Stage I Fire Restrictions

 

Maykh,

Please read the attached press release: “Bear Dance Fire Burn Area Closed Until Further Notice”

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.0100
Lindsay J. Box – 970.563.2313

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2022

Bear Dance Fire Burn Area Closed Until Further Notice

Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Tribal Council has permanently closed the Bear Dance Fire Burn Area until further notice. The Bear Dance Fire ignited on June 3 on tribal trust land. The riparian area burned 89 acres north of the Bear Dance grounds and along the Pine River.

BIA Fire Management welcomed the Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) team to oversee the BAER planning and implementation. The program brought technical experts to the Southern Ute Indian Reservation to meet with tribal professionals to address safety hazards and begin restoration. While conducting a walk through with Tribal Council, leadership noticed what was thought to be an area where hazardous materials may have been disposed of in years past.

The area housed historic office buildings for the BIA. Like many older buildings, the materials used at the time of construction often contained hazardous materials. The Bear Dance Fire exposed the site and the hazardous materials which has created a concern for public health. Out of an abundance of caution, Tribal Council has closed the Bear Dance Fire burn area until further notice.

The BAER program will be placed on a temporary hold until the area can be investigated by professionals. At the conclusion of the investigation, , alternatives will be evaluated and a plan will be developed to protect public health and the environment.. Additional information will be shared at that time.

If you have any questions, please contact Tribal Council at (970) 563.0199 or the Southern Ute Environmental Programs Division at (970) 563.2206.

“The health and safety of the tribal membership and our tribal community is one of the highest priorities for Tribal Council. We were looking forward to seeing the remediation work by the BAER team and tribal staff, however the safety of all involved takes greater precedence. It is very important that the tribal community take heed to this health advisory and refrain from entering the Bear Dance Fire burn area,” stated Chairman Melvin J. Baker.

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20220726 – Bear Dance Fire Burn Area Closed Until Further Notice (Final)

Please find the attached public service announcement detailing the “Tribal Broadband Modernization Project Construction Travel Impacts on CO Hwy 172 and Three Springs Boulevard”

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.0100
Lindsay J. Box, Communication Specialist – 970.563.2313

FOR RELEASE: July 22, 2022

Tribal Broadband Modernization Project Construction Travel Impacts on CO Hwy 172 and Three Springs Boulevard

Project News: Bonfire Engineering will begin construction on two separate sections as outlined in Phase I of the tribal broadband project. The first section will begin at the intersection of CO Highway 172 and US Highway 160, heading south on CO Highway 172 to the Town of Ignacio. The second section will begin at the intersection of Confluence and Three Springs Boulevard also going south on Three Springs Boulevard ending at the intersection of US Highway 160.

Where: Crews will start on construction of Section 1 at the intersection of CO Highway 172 and US Highway 160 working south on CO Highway 172 towards the Town of Ignacio. Section 2 will begin at the intersection of Confluence Avenue and Three Springs Boulevard southbound towards the intersection with US Highway 160. Construction will take place along the shoulder of the roadway. Please see attached map.

What: The broadband project will include trenching, boring, and plowing to lay fiber, as well as reclamation and seeding. Construction vehicles and fiber spools will be visible on the shoulder.

When: Construction on both sections will begin on Wednesday, July, 27, 2022, and conclude on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Travel Impact: Traffic lanes will be narrowed on both CO Highway 172 and Three Springs Boulevard. Motorists will be required to reduce speeds and travel safely around the construction taking place on the side of the road. Please remember to slow down in construction zones, eliminate distractions and drive with extra caution. Motorists are also urged to watch for ¬¬workers and equipment along the roadway.

In the event of an emergency or to report a reckless driver, please contact Southern Ute Police Department by dialing (970) 563-4401 or the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 385-2900.

To find more information about the Tribal Broadband Modernization Project, please visit the project website at https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/broadband-modernization-project/

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20220719 – PSA – Tribal Broadband Modernization Project Construction Travel Impacts on CO Hwy 172 and Three Springs Boulevard (FINAL)