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SOUTHERN UTE DRUM Publication

March 26, 2020 by tisdirector

In accordance the “Stay at Home” orders and travel restrictions issued by the Southern Ute Tribe, the SOUTHERN UTE DRUM will not be available in printed form until further notice. The DRUM will be available on-line at: www.SUDRUM.com

Social Gatherings Protocol

March 16, 2020 / July 2, 2020 by Web Admin

SOCIAL GATHERINGS PROTOCOL A COVID-19 outbreak could last for a long time. Depending on the severity of the outbreak, public health officials have recommended community action designed to limit exposure to COVID-19. The Southern Ute Incident Management Team is ordering postponement or cancellation of large events with more than 250 people within the boundaries of the Southern Ute Reservation. This is for the safety and well-being of your event staff, participants, and the community. Social distancing measures are taken to restrict when and where people can gather to stop or slow the spread of infectious diseases. Social distancing measures include limiting large groups of people coming together, closing buildings and canceling events. Recommendations have been made by the CDC, to avoid sporting events, community festivals/gatherings, and concerts at this time. Recommendations to change your daily habits such as shopping off peak hours are encouraged along with taking advantage of delivery or pick up services with retailers.

Coronovirus Update – Tribal Government Travel Restrictions

March 6, 2020 by tisdirector

Obituary – Rita Elaine Newton

January 16, 2020 / February 14, 2020 by Lindsay Box

At the wishes of the family, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe is sharing the obituary and service information for the late, Rita Elaine Newton. Obituary for Rita Elaine Newton Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Rita Elaine Newton, passed on January 14, 2020. Elaine was a wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother, she was 62 years old. Elaine was born on January 21, 1957 in Las Vegas, NV to Josephine and Jose R. Olguin. Elaine is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jim R. Newton, Sr., granddaughter Maylon Newton, brothers James M. Olguin (Dee), Myron Olguin (Diane), and Roberta Lohrey all of Ignacio, CO. Elaine is preceded in death by her father, Jose R. Olguin, and son, Chairman Jim R. Newton, Jr. Elaine was a person with a huge heart filled with servitude, compassion, and encouragement to her family, friends, tribal membership and the greater community. She was loved by everyone and her impacts will be forever lasting on both a personal and professional level. On January 26, 1976 she married the love of her life, Jimmy R. Newton and together they welcomed their only child, Jim R. Newton, Jr. Elaine loved being a wife and a mother. The […]

NEWS RELEASE: Southern Ute Growth Fund hires one of their own as Vice President of Human Resources

January 7, 2020 / February 14, 2020 by Lindsay Box

Southern Ute Growth Fund hires one of their own as Vice President of Human Resources FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Shane Seibel, Executive Director – 970.563.5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 8, 2020 – 08:20 A.M. Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Growth Fund has hired Maria Baker, a Southern Ute Tribal Member, as the Vice President of Human Resources. She will assume the responsibilities as VP on Monday, January 6, 2020. “I am excited for this opportunity. I appreciate the support I have received from the Directors and Tribal Council. I am going to build on the foundation I received while working for Cathy Otten, learning from her expertise for the past 14 years,” stated Baker. Baker started her professional career with the Southern Ute Department of Education in 2001, training under Mr. Lee Briggs, and taking over responsibility as the Distance Learning Coordinator helping to bring degreed programs to the Southern Ute Tribal Members on the reservation. After working in education for four years, Baker received an unpassable opportunity within the Southern Ute Growth Fund, Human Resources as the Tribal Members Employment Coordinator. Her background with education proved to be helpful in transitioning Tribal Members into positions within […]

NEWS RELEASE: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Appoints New Director of Energy

January 6, 2020 / February 14, 2020 by Lindsay Box

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Appoints New Director of Energy FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Christine Sage, Chairman – 970.563.0100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 6, 2020 – 11:05 A.M. Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council has appointed Mrs. Kourtney Hadrick as the new Director of Energy for the Southern Ute Growth Fund. She will begin on Monday, January 6, 2020. Hadrick has over 22 years of technical and management experience in the oil and gas and petrochemical industries. She has held various leadership roles with the Tribe’s energy businesses since 2012, most recently as the President/COO for both Red Cedar Gathering Company and Aka Energy, LLC. Prior to her employment with the Tribe, Hadrick was employed by BP America Production Company. Her experience with BP included engineering, operations, and multiple management positions for upstream and midstream assets located in Colorado, Louisiana, Texas, and Wyoming. Hadrick holds her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and a Management Certificate from MIT Sloan Business School. “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Energy Director for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. I am looking forward to working with the Tribal Council, the Directors, Growth Fund […]

NEWS RELEASE: Tribal Council Evaluating Status of the Southern Ute Detention Center

January 6, 2020 / February 14, 2020 by Lindsay Box

Tribal Council Evaluating Status of the Southern Ute Detention Center FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Christine Sage, Chairman – 970.563.0100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 6, 2020 – 10:55 A.M. Southern Ute Indian Reservation – On October 9, 2019, the Tribe announced the decision to close the Southern Ute Detention Center no later than December 31, 2019. Tribal Council has been committed to determining ways the Permanent Fund could operate in the most cost-effective manner. Since that decision was made, Tribal Council reconsidered the determining factors, including new solutions to offset operational expenses. The Southern Ute Detention Center will remain open pending additional review. ### 20191231 – Tribal Council Evaluating Status of Southern Ute Detention Center