Uncategorized Southern Ute Economic Development Announces 12th Annual SW Colorado Small Business Conference April 23, 2024 by abarry Attention Entrepreneurs! Are you ready to maximize your potential & ignite your business success? Join Colorado SBDC & Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation for the 12th Annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference. This day-long event, hosted by Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) & FLC Center for Innovation, attracts hundreds of professional business owners who represent every sector of the diverse business communities across the region. These diverse leaders come together to build, invest, & strengthen our business community. The Conference includes breakfast, lunch & reception, and features Educational Seminars, One-on-one Consulting, Engaging Keynote Presentations, and Networking Opportunities. Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend this powerful event. Enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Members SAVE 50% off THE $85 REGULAR REGISTRATION FEE Southern Ute Economic Development will cover 50% of the registration fee to support any Enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Member small business owners and sole proprietors in attending this informational conference Use discount code SUIT50 to Register and pay HERE Questions? Contact Jennifer Rummery, Economic Development Project Coordinator 970-563-2281 | jrummery@southernute-nsn.gov Read more »
Uncategorized The Southern Ute Lands Division seeks LAT members April 23, 2024 by abarry The Department of Natural Resources – Lands Division (Division) seeks voluntary participation in the proposed Land Acquisition Team (LAT). Consideration for this participation is of utmost importance, and we hope that you will consider joining us in this effort. Your willingness and steadfastness to assist the Division in supplying recommendations and guidance on current and future land acquisitions will be highly appreciated by the Southern Ute Tribal Council, tribal staff, and tribal members for generations to come. We highly encourage Tribal member participation. If you are interested, please submit a summary of your intentions and why you should be chosen to sit on this team. You may sign up by emailing leburch@southernute-nsn.gov. The deadline to sign up is, Friday, May 10, 2024. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans The Southern Ute Lands Division advertises (2) 45-day Posting for Assignments April 23, 2024 / April 23, 2024 by abarry The Southern Ute Lands Division is currently advertising two, 45-day notice of availability of tribal land for assignment. If you are a tribal member and want to confirm your interest in an assignment, you can submit a card along with an application and a 5-year farm plan. If you have any comments or objections about the assignment, you can submit them as well. You can either mail, email, or deliver in person your submission to the Department of Natural Resources – Lands Division at PO Box 737, Ignacio, CO 81137, or contact us at 970-563-0126. If you are a tribal member and want to confirm your interest in an assignment or lease, you can submit a card, an application, and a Homesite Development Plan. If you have any comments or objections about the assignment, you can submit them as well. You can either mail, email, or deliver in person your submission to the Department of Natural Resources – Lands Division at PO Box 737, Ignacio, CO 81137, or contact us at 970-563-0126. ( Read more »
Uncategorized Southern Ute Growth Fund Announces Silent Auction & Free Distribution of USED HDPE Black Pipe April 23, 2024 by abarry The Southern Ute Growth Fund is currently taking bids for a 2004 Water Truck. Please see the advertisement below for additional information. Email your bid to Dawn Fahrion, Assistant SUGF Controller at dfahrion@sugf.com. They are also distributing FREE Used HDPE Black Pipe. Please see the attachment on the pipe for additional information or contact SU Utilities at (970) 563-5500. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute tribal member Tanisha Figueroa named the 2024 SUIT Fair and Rodeo Logo Contest Winner April 23, 2024 / April 23, 2024 by abarry The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department is excited to announce Passing Down Traditions by Tanisha Figueroa as the winner of the 102nd Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair and Rodeo logo contest. Thank you to all those who voted at General Meeting, and congratulations to Ms. Figueroa. For questions, please contact Sherisa Valdez at 970-563-2971. Read more »
Administration Community Tribal Members Uncategorized SUIT and the State of CO to hold Environmental Commission Meeting April 23, 2024 by abarry The Southern Ute Indian Tribe/State of Colorado Environmental Commission (Commission) will meet on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Justice & Regulatory Administration Building- EPD Large Conference Room located at 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado 81137. The agenda will include Call to Order/Introductions, New Business, Tribal Air Quality Program Updates, Tribal Air Initiatives, CDPHE Updates, Open Discussion/Questions and Public Comment, and Schedule Next Commission Meeting. For more information on the meeting, how to attend virtually, or to obtain a copy of the meeting agenda please contact Mr. Michael Kirsch, Air Quality Scientist II – Planning, at (970) 563-2258 or visit the Commission website at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/departments/epd/air-quality/env-commission/ Read more »
Administration Community Tribal Members Uncategorized Bonfire Field Services Vacancy: Apprentice Technician April 23, 2024 / April 23, 2024 by abarry Bonfire Field Services is hiring a Field Services Apprentice technician. The employee will receive a variety of training from multiple disciplines within Bonfire. The Field Services Apprentice will learn from and take directions from technicians, engineers, and other key disciplines throughout the process. This is a 2-year apprenticeship with eligible quarterly pay increases. Native American Preference will be applied. How to apply: Email a resume and cover letter to tonia.martinez@bonfireig.com You may also contact TERO for more information. lsanchez@southernute-nsn.gov 970-563-2294 Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans For Immediate Release: Preserving Tribal Sovereignty: Vice Chairman Cloud Testifies on Land Annexation 04/17/2024 April 17, 2024 / April 17, 2024 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 17, 2024 Preserving Tribal Sovereignty: Vice Chairman Cloud Testifies on Land Annexation Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Vice Chairman Lorelei Cloud testified before the Colorado Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee at the State Capitol in Denver this afternoon. Cloud urged the Committee to support Senate Bill 24-193: Protect Tribal Lands from Unauthorized Annexation. This critical legislation is in response to the City of Durango’s attempt to seize Reservation land from the Southern Ute Indian Tribe for the economic benefit of the City. The Utes are the oldest continuous inhabitants of what is now the State of Colorado. The Utes are resilient and have endured assimilation, relocation, and seizure of their land and culture for far too long. The Reservation was established by successive treaties and was to be “set apart for the absolute and undisturbed use and occupation of the [Utes]” and “no persons . . . shall ever be permitted to pass over, settle upon, or reside” on those lands. The City’s actions take direct aim at these promises. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, a strong neighbor, proven business partner, […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans CO Indigenous Needs Assessment Community Survey April 17, 2024 by sbegay The Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs and the Colorado Department of Education are partnering with Education Northwest, a research organization, to conduct a needs assessment on how Colorado districts and schools support Indigenous students. The Southern Ute community is invited to share feedback on the priorities, needs, and concerns about Indigenous education in Colorado. Your community’s insights are important to helping the Colorado Department of Education accurately capture the needs and hopes for Indigenous education in the state. Feedback will help improve services to Indigenous students in the future. The community survey should only take about 15 minutes to complete. Names will not appear on any reports about the project, and no one at the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs or the Colorado Department of Education will know individual response to the survey. The survey is open until Friday, May 10. Please use the link below to access the survey. https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7780550/CO-Indigenous-Needs-Assessment-Community-Survey -Summer Begay, Communication Specialist. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans BIA Vacancy: Irrigation System Operator April 17, 2024 / April 17, 2024 by sbegay The BIA Southern Ute Agency is hiring for an Irrigation System Operator. Please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/786304400 and apply today! The Application period closes April 25, 2024. -Summer Begay, Communication Specialist Read more »
