Uncategorized Tribal Janssen Vaccination Event – May 14, 2021 from 10 to 2 May 4, 2021 / June 3, 2021 by Lindsay Box Southern Ute Indian Tribe – Tribal Vaccination Event Janssen Vaccine Event NEXT Friday May 14, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sky Ute Casino Resort Event Center The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lifted the restrictions on the Janssen vaccine Friday, April 23, 2021. The vaccine can be administered without limitations. Individuals who have questions should contact their primary care provider (PCP) or the Southern Ute Health Center (SUHC) by calling 970.563.4581 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information on the Janssen vaccine, please visit the CDC site below: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/JJUpdate.html >+< IHS Vaccine Eligibility <+> + Anyone ages 18 years and over (including the general public.) + Southern Ute tribal members, IHS-beneficiaries and tribal staff will have priority when scheduling. Individuals interested in the Janssen vaccination event are required to register at the Southern Ute Health Center (SUHC) Vaccination Sign-Up Link provided below. SUHC Vaccination Sign-Up Link | https://www.tinyurl.com/y2bmk652 Sign-up DEADLINE is Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Photo Credit | Lindsay J. Box Designed & Produced by Lindsay J. Box 20210501 – May 14 Janssen Vaccine Event Read more »
Uncategorized FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8 Rivers Capital and the Southern Ute Growth Fund Announce Joint Development of Zero Emissions NET Power Plan April 15, 2021 / June 3, 2021 by Lindsay Box 8 Rivers Capital and the Southern Ute Growth Fund Announce Joint Development of Zero Emissions NET Power Plant DURHAM, N.C. and SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN RESERVATION, Colo., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 8 Rivers Capital, LLC and The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund (SUGF) have joined together to develop the Coyote Clean Power Project, locating one of the world’s first zero-emissions NET Power natural gas-fired power plants within the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. The Coyote Clean Power Project will represent a paradigm shift in how the world generates energy, producing 280 MW of clean power 24/7, while capturing and storing CO2. 8 Rivers, through its Zero Degrees development business, and the SUGF plan to design and construct a NET Power plant over the next five years. The Tribe’s participation continues their long history of leadership in environmental stewardship and the energy transition, including the development and operation of a facility for a decade that captured naturally venting fugitive methane, one of the first utility scale solar projects in Southwest Colorado, and other alternative energy projects including biofuels. The Coyote Clean Power Project will be fueled with natural gas while capturing all emissions associated with combusting gas. The underlying NET Power technology […] Read more »
Community Tribal Members Uncategorized Two Year Certification Program – Learn to Read, Write, and Speak Ute January 25, 2021 / January 25, 2021 by tisdirector Read more »
Community Culture Uncategorized Virtual Ute Fashion Show – March 29 – April 2, 2021 January 8, 2021 / January 8, 2021 by tisdirector Read more »
Uncategorized FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Southern Ute Indian Tribe swears in new tribal officials December 21, 2020 / January 8, 2021 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORAMTION CONTACT: Melvin J. Baker – 970.563.0100 Lindsay J. Box – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2020 – 10:30 A.M. Southern Ute Indian Tribe swears in new tribal officials Southern Ute Indian Reservation –On Friday, December 18, 2020 the registered Southern Ute tribal voters took to the polls in the 2020 Run-Off Election to vote for Chairman and two Council Members. In accordance with the Southern Ute Tribal Election Code, Section 11-10-102 (3) “the candidate for each office in the run-off election who received the highest number of votes shall be deemed elected.” The Southern Ute Election Board has confirmed the following election results: Office of Tribal Chairman No. of Votes Melvin J. Baker 214 Lorelei Cloud 199 Office of Tribal Council No. of Votes Lindsay J. Box 159 Linda K. Baker 205 James M. Olguin 165 Stacey Oberly 243 Chairman Melvin J. Baker has previously served 9 years on Tribal Council, including as Acting Chairman and Vice Chairman. Baker was born and raised on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Throughout his political career, Baker worked on the development and implementation of […] Read more »
Administration Community Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized The Southern Ute Tribal Court has issued Administrative Order 2020-03, modifying their operating services until further notice. November 13, 2020 / January 24, 2023 by Web Admin The Southern Ute Tribal Court has issued Administrative Order 2020-03, modifying their operating services until further notice. The attached Administrative Order is effective Monday, November 16, 2020. The Southern Ute Tribal Court will only hear cases that directly affect public safety or are mandated to be heard pursuant to the Southern Ute Tribal Code. Please call the Tribal Court’s communication line at (970) 563-0240, for updated information. Please click on the following link for more detailed information regarding this order: Administrative Order 03 COVID.pdf Read more »
Uncategorized Southern Ute Special Election fills vacant Tribal Council seat November 2, 2020 / November 9, 2020 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Christine Sage, Chairman – 970.563.0100 Lindsay J. Box – 970.759.1494 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2020 – 10:15 A.M. Southern Ute Special Election fills vacant Tribal Council seat Southern Ute Indian Reservation – On Friday, October 30, 2020 the Southern Ute Indian Tribe held the 2020 Special Election and on Monday, November 2, 2020 the Southern Ute Election Board presented the certified results. Vanessa P. Torres secured support with 105 while candidates Marty M. Pinnecoose with 100 votes and Corliss M. Taylor with 89 votes. Torres has dedicated over 11 years to tribal court judicial system in positions as the Wellness Court Case Manager/Senior Probation Officer, Probation Officer, and Southern Ute Tribal Court Clerk. She also worked as the Senior Property Shift Manager at the Sky Ute Casino Resort. “Thank you all who voted for the Special Election. I am deeply grateful and humbled for given an opportunity to be a voice for the people. Let’s continue to work together for a successful future for the Tribe and the membership,” said Torres. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, hunting, fishing, motorcycling, reading, and participating in cultural events. She is married […] Read more »
Community Uncategorized Big Game Validation Requirements September 15, 2020 / November 9, 2020 by tisdirector Read more »
Uncategorized Summary of the Proposed Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Procedures September 1, 2020 / November 9, 2020 by Lindsay Box Summary of the Proposed Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Procedures On March 28, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s application to be treated in a similar manner as a state for purposes of the Clean Water Act’s water quality standards and section 401 water quality certification programs. At the direction and with the support of the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council, the Environmental Programs Division (“Division”) has developed water quality standards and Clean Water Act section 401 water quality certification procedures for tribal waters. What follows is a summary of the Division’s proposed water quality standards and Clean Water Act section 401 certification procedures. Proposed Water Quality Standards Water quality standards form a legal basis for controlling pollutants entering tribal waters. Water quality standards describe the desired condition of a water body and the means by which that condition will be protected or achieved. Water bodies can be used for purposes such as recreation (e.g. swimming, fishing, boating), protection of aquatic life, agricultural, public water supply, industrial, navigation, and other purposes. The Division has developed proposed water quality standards to […] Read more »
