Uncategorized FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Chairman Baker Selects Ramona Y. Eagle as Vice Chairman December 20, 2021 / March 9, 2022 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.0100 Lindsay J. Box, Communication Specialist – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 20, 2021 Chairman Baker Selects Ramona Y. Eagle as Vice Chairman Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Chairman Melvin J. Baker has selected Council Member Ramona Y. Eagle to serve as Vice Chairman of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Vice Chairman Eagle was elected to Tribal Council in 2019. Since her election, Eagle has served on the Growth Fund Management Committee, Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy School Board as Ex-Officio Member, Johnson O’Malley (JOM) Indian Committee, Ignacio Creative District, and working to re-establish the Committee of Elders. Eagle has previously served in the position of Vice Chairman two times prior under Chairmen Clement J. Frost and Matthew Box. “It is an honor to serve as the Vice Chairman under Chairman Melvin J. Baker. With a full Council, we are prepared to work on the Tribal Council priorities which benefit the tribal membership,” stated Vice Chairman Eagle. “I would like to thank, Mr. Bruce Valdez, who served as the Vice Chairman during his term.” Vice Chairman Ramona Y. Eagle is the daughter the late Clifford and Annabelle Eagle […] Read more »
Uncategorized FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Vanessa P. Torres Re-Elected to Southern Ute Tribal Council in Run Off Election December 20, 2021 / March 9, 2022 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.0100 Lindsay J. Box, Communication Specialist – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 20, 2021 Vanessa P. Torres Re-Elected to Southern Ute Tribal Council in Run Off Election Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The 2021 Run-Off Election was held on Friday, December 17, 2021. Tribal Council Candidate, Vanessa P. Torres successfully received majority of the votes cast with (125) votes. According to the Southern Ute Tribal Election, the Candidates who receives the majority of votes will be elected to the Tribal Council. Tribal Council held a Special Meeting this morning to certify the Run-Off Election Results. The Southern Ute Election Board confirmed the following election results: Office of Tribal Council No. of Votes Vanessa P. Torres 125 W. Bruce Valdez 115 This will be the second term serving on Tribal Council for newly re-elected tribal leader. During her first term, Torres represented the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and advocated for tribal water rights on […] Read more »
Uncategorized FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Southwest Colorado’s Inaugural ‘Native Entrepreneurship’ Workshop October 6, 2021 / November 30, 2021 by Lindsay Box Please find the attached news release “Southwest Colorado’s Inaugural ‘Native Entrepreneurship’ Workshop”. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is sharing this release in collaboration with the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado. Southwest Colorado’s Inaugural ‘Native Entrepreneurship’ Workshop [Southern Ute Indian Reservation, Colorado, September 25, 2021] An exciting five-year collaboration to support small business growth and development began in the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. The Southern Ute Tribe, Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation, and The Leeds School of Business Deming Center for Entrepreneurship at The University of Colorado Boulder hosted the inaugural business workshop called “Native Entrepreneurship “on September 24th and 25th. Native Entrepreneurship was taught by Erick Mueller and Eric Burno, entrepreneurs and award-winning professors at the Leeds School of Business. This was a valuable program for both aspiring entrepreneurs and current small business owners. This course gave existing businesses a new perspective to stir creativity and explore new growth opportunities while providing the perfect primer for entrepreneurs navigating their way through the business start up process. “The Southern Ute Indian Tribe was honored to host the Demystifying Entrepreneurship Conference and proud of the collaboration with the various entities who came together to support […] Read more »
Uncategorized 11JT Indian Policies and Procedures Meeting September 29, 2021 / November 30, 2021 by Lindsay Box Ignacio School District (11JT) Indian Policies & Procedures Meeting The Ignacio School Board and Southern Ute Tribal Council would like to invite all parents of Native American students to the lgnacio School District’s Indian Policy and Procedures Meeting on Monday, October 18, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Ignacio High School Auditorium. Please see attached letter, agenda, and surveys attached. Signed letter to parents 092221 IPP Agenda 10-18-2021 Primary Survey 2021 Middle School Survey 2021 Secondary 2021 Impact Aid Survey Read more »
Uncategorized FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum Opens New Exhibit: Inside Out 2.0: Native American Artists in the 21st Century September 24, 2021 / November 30, 2021 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.0100 Lindsay J. Box, Communication Specialist – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2021 Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum Opens New Exhibit: Inside Out 2.0: Native American Artists in the 21st Century Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum announces the opening of Inside Out 2.0: Native American Artists in the 21st Century, which showcases local Native artists and their work, with pieces from their personal collections. Native art today reflects a full range of contemporary and traditional techniques, topics, and media. Native artists are a vital part of the contemporary art community and defy stereotypes about genocide by affirming identity through material and design. Their art symbolizes both personal and cultural meaning and supports resistance, survival, and sovereignty. Featured artists in Inside Out 2.0: Native American Artists in the 21st Century are: Oreland C. Joe Sr. was born in Shiprock, New Mexico, where he grew up on both the Navajo and Southern Ute reservations. His art is influences by his roots in the Four Coroners area of the U.S. Southwest combined with classical influences he gained while studying in […] Read more »
Uncategorized FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Welcomes Establishment of Tribal Historic Preservation Office September 10, 2021 / November 30, 2021 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.0100 Lindsay J. Box, Communication Specialist – 970.759.1494 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2021 Southern Ute Indian Tribe Welcomes Establishment of Tribal Historic Preservation Office Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Tribal Council is happy to announce the identification of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO). The National Park Service formally approved the Tribe’s plan to establish a THPO. The Tribe’s Cultural Preservation Department, Native American Graves & Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) staff will assume the responsibility of review pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act upon completion of the development of its THPO. The Tribal THPO will assume the following functions: direct and conduct a comprehensive survey and maintain an inventory of historic and culturally significant properties on tribal lands, identify and nominate eligible properties to the National Register of Historic Places and otherwise administer applications for listing historic properties on the National Register, develop and implement a comprehensive, historic preservation plan covering historic, archeological, and traditional cultural properties on tribal lands, and advise and assist (where appropriate) Federal and State agencies and local governments in carrying out their historic preservation responsibilities, among […] Read more »
Uncategorized SUIT Proposed Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters & Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Procedures August 23, 2021 / November 30, 2021 by Lindsay Box Southern Ute Indian Tribe Proposed Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters & Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Procedures A 60-day public comment period on the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s water quality standards and Clean Water Act section 401 certification procedures will be held from August 23 to October 22, 2021. For all interested individuals, an online hearing regarding the Tribe’s Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Procedures will be held on: Thursday October 7, 2021 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. To attend the hearing, please register at https://bit.ly/3wnzxAb before the event. To register for this event, open a new web browser and go to the above WebEx Events link then click on the “(Register)” link next to Event status. Prior to the WebEx Event, it is advisable to visit the following help site to test your browser and connection: https://bit.ly/3e7p7Ne. Should you have additional technical problems, please contact the SUSS helpdesk at 970-563-5050. To join using audio only call: 1-415-655-0003 and use audio access code: 145 895 0864. The live online hearing will be recorded and posted on the Tribe’s website. The proposed water […] Read more »
Uncategorized FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Southern Ute Indian Tribe moves to Phase III “Protect Our Neighbor” and Reopens Tribal Operations August 3, 2021 / September 3, 2021 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.0100 Lindsay Box – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 Southern Ute Indian Tribe moves to Phase III “Protect Our Neighbor” and Reopens Tribal Operations Southern Ute Indian Reservation – On Friday, July 30, 2021 the Southern Ute Tribal Council, in consultation with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Incident Management Team (IMT), approved Resolution 2021-104, which amended the Tribe-wide Recovery Plan adopted in March of this year. Modifications were made to the metrics and restrictions within approved Phases of the Recovery Plan. The revisions to the key metrics and restrictions support a move to Phase III “Protect Our Neighbor,” which is one phase below the Fully Open phase. The IMT will continue to monitor the data closely and provide the tribal leadership with the most up-to-date information in an effort to support the tribal reopening while prioritizing the health and safety of the tribal membership, employees, and visitors. The following graphic outlines the Key Metrics and Restrictions to be followed during each of the Phases. Effective Monday, August 9, 2021, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe will move to Phase III “Protect Our Neighbor”. The Tribal offices […] Read more »
Uncategorized Painting Class with Orland Joe – July 29-30, 2021 June 22, 2021 by tisdirector Read more »
Uncategorized FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: North Cinder Butte Area Fires – 6.20.2021 2100 Update June 21, 2021 / July 14, 2021 by Lindsay Box For IMMEDIATE Release, June 20, 2021, 2100 PRESS RELEASE Suppression Efforts Continue on the Dry Gulch Area Fires Durango, CO – Durango Interagency Coordinating Group (DICG) Media Contact: Scot Davis Title: DICG PIO Phone: 970-946-8979 Email: sdavis@lospinosfire.com DRY GULCH FIRE AREA Current Situational Update: Since the dry lightning storm that hit the Fort Lewis Mesa area Friday afternoon and evening on June 18, 2021, 31 separate fires have been discovered. Of those, 9 are reported to be controlled/contained/out, and 10 controlled. Currently, the largest fire is the Iron Springs Fire, 37 7.008, -108 4.506 (LAT/LON), which is 10 acres in size. Ground crews and a Type 2 helicopter have been working the fire, and spot fires, throughout the day. No new fire starts on 6/19 and 6/20 Structures Threatened and Evacuations: Currently, there are no structures threatened and no evacuation orders in place. Current Apparatus: 1 Type 2 helicopter with a Helitack crew of 9, 1 Type II Interagency (IA) Crew, 8 Type 6 Engines, local and regional departments: Boulder (Left Hand), South Arkansas, Montrose, Loveland, Canon City, and Mancos 1 Tender, and 70 Personnel. Operational Directive for 6/22/21: Continue […] Read more »
