Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans US Dept. of Interior: Land Owners Q&A 05152024 April 30, 2024 by sbegay The Office of Natural Resources Revenue invites Indian Land Owners to a Question and Answer Session on the topics of land. minerals, and royalties. This will be on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at SunUte Community Center in the Capote room. For more information, contact the Office of Natural Resources Revenue at 800-982-3226. – Summer Begay, Communication Specialist. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans For Immediate Release: Upper Basin Tribes Sign Historic Memorandum of Understanding with Upper Division States April 26, 2024 / April 26, 2024 by sbegay FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Romaine Wood: 505-330-0160 | rdwood02@gmail.com Summer Begay: 970-563-2313 | sbegay@southernute-nsn.gov Upper Basin Tribes Sign Historic Memorandum of Understanding with Upper Division States [DULCE, NM] – The Upper Basin Tribes (Jicarilla Apache Nation, Navajo Nation, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ute Indian Tribe, and the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah) and the Upper Basin States of the Upper Division of the Colorado River Basin (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming) acting through the Upper Colorado River Commission (UCRC), are proud to announce the signing of a historic memorandum of understanding (MOU). This document commemorates the parties’ commitment to timely sharing of information regarding Colorado River developments, identification of Colorado River issues of mutual concern, and engagement and cooperation on measures aimed at achieving common goals. The agreement follows almost two years of close coordination between the Upper Basin Tribal Leaders and Governors’ representatives of the four Upper Division States. Tribal leaders have previously hosted meetings with the UCRC Commissioners on their homelands to share their personal experiences and community perspectives regarding Colorado River management, and to jointly identify issues of mutual concern. On April 22, 2024, the Jicarilla Apache Nation hosted the […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans SW Colorado’s Small Business Development Center Hosts 12th Annual SW CO Small Business Conference April 25, 2024 by abarry Don’t miss this year’s SW 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 Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department Issues Air Quality Alert – 04/25/2024 April 25, 2024 by abarry The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Environmental Programs Department operates three air quality stations on the Reservation and maintains a website that provides real-time air pollutant and EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) health alerts from data collected at these stations. Smoke from wildfires can cause unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter (PM) in the air. Particulate matter is continuously measured at the Ute 3 monitoring station near Bondad Hill and the Ute 1 monitoring station in Ignacio. As of Thursday, 4/25/2024, at 7:00am, the Ute 1 station is currently reading high PM concentrations with a corresponding AQI of Unhealthy. People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children avoid limit prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should limit prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. To view the ambient monitoring program website, and for more information about how to understand the AQI forecast, follow the links below: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Ambient Monitoring Program Website EPA Air Quality Index Information Website Wildfire Smoke Resources to Protect Your Health | US EPA EPA Air Now Article – How Smoke From Fires Can Affect Your Health FOR MORE INFORMATION CO EPD, Air Quality – 970.563.2214 Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department Issues Air Quality Alert April 24, 2024 / April 25, 2024 by abarry The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Environmental Programs Department operates three air quality stations on the Reservation and maintains a website that provides real-time air pollutant and EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) health alerts from data collected at these stations. Smoke from wildfires can cause unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter (PM) in the air. Particulate matter is continuously measured at the Ute 3 monitoring station near Bondad Hill and the Ute 1 monitoring station in Ignacio. As of Wednesday, 4/24/2024, 7:00am, the Ute 1 station is currently reading high PM concentrations with a corresponding AQI of Unhealthy. People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children avoid limit prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should limit prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. To view the ambient monitoring program website, and for more information about how to understand the AQI forecast, follow the links below: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Ambient Monitoring Program Website EPA Air Quality Index Information Website Wildfire Smoke Resources to Protect Your Health | US EPA EPA Air Now Article – How Smoke From Fires Can Affect Your Health FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT EPD, Air Quality – 970.563.2214 Read more »
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 »
