Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness Day May 5, 2025 / May 5, 2025 by sbegay Today, May 5th, we recognize Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness Day as declared by a Presidential proclamation. In solemn remembrance and to shine a light on this crisis, Tribal Council and staff wore red to honor the lost loved ones and stand with their families. Every name, every story, every relative matters ❤️🪽. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Wildlife Division offers (6) Lone Mesa State Park Access Permits in Brunot Area to Tribal Members April 29, 2025 by abarry Lone Mesa State Park Access Permits: The Southern Ute Wildlife Division will have six (6) Lone Mesa State Park Access Permits available to Southern Ute tribal member hunters for the 2025 Hunting Season. Permit holders will be allowed choose one established hunt season to access Lone Mesa State Park. Season dates and weapon restrictions will apply. The access permits will either be available first-come first-serve, or through a draw if there is sufficient interest. Deadline for sign-up is Friday, June 27th, 2025. Please contact the Wildlife Division at (970) 563- 0130 for more information. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans 2025 Tribal Energy Associates Program April 29, 2025 / April 29, 2025 by sbegay The 2025 Tribal Energy Associates Program is accepting applications for a six-week summer experiential learning opportunity for enrolled Tribal Members ages 18 years and older. The deadline for applications is tomorrow, April 30, 2025 so apply today at www.tribalalternatives.org 💡 Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Department of Energy Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Mancos Shale Development April 28, 2025 by abarry The Department of Energy (DOE) will be hosting a town hall meeting to keep Tribal Membership informed on the Mancos Shale Development. This Tribal Members-only meeting will cover information regarding where water will be sourced from, anticipated routes for layflat pipelines, permitting, and tribal considerations. For those who can’t join us in person, please connect via Webex. When: Tuesday, May 6th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Where: Growth Fund Building, 1st Floor, Conference Room 103 A meal will be provided. We hope you will join us. For any event-related questions, please reach out to Pooja Rao-Pennington at prpennington@sugf.com or 970.563.5033. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department Re-Opens Pine River Trail April 28, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department would like to notify community members that the Pine River Trail is now re open from both trail heads. There is a new section of trail that connects the Pine River Trail to the road to Scott’s Pond. Please enjoy the longer loop! Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Tribal Council Adopts Revisions to Title 12 – Range Code April 28, 2025 by abarry By Resolution No. 2025-075, the Tribal Council adopted revisions to Title 12 – Range Code. Title 12 is an existing code where the revised version will replace the prior version in the SUIT Law and Order Code. The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the code on March 12, 2025. The Range Code can be found online at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/tribal-code/ For further information please contact: Amy Barry, Tribal Information Services Department, abarry@southernute-nsn.gov, (970) 563-2250. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Calls for Referral of Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Amendment to November Ballot April 24, 2025 / April 24, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24, 2025 Southern Ute Indian Tribe Calls for Referral of Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Amendment to November Ballot Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, today calls on the Colorado General Assembly to refer SCR25-002, the Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Amendment, to a vote of the people of Colorado this November. The amendment is currently under consideration by the full Colorado State Senate. The amendment, sponsored by Senators Danielson and Michaelson Jenet and Representative Duran, would allow for Colorado lawmakers to pass laws that permit victims of childhood sexual abuse to bring a civil claim for the sexual abuse regardless of when the sexual abuse occurred. “Our reason for supporting this amendment is simple. We must protect our most precious resource – our children – and keep our communities safe for all. Now is the time to get this done,” Chairman Melvin J. Baker said. “We thank Senators Danielson and Michaelson Jenet and Representative Duran for their leadership on this critical issue.” Sexual violence against Native children is a documented and ongoing crisis. Historical federal policies mandated that […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans For Immediate Release: Incident on Southern Ute Indian Reservation Under Investigation April 15, 2025 / April 15, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2025 Incident on Southern Ute Indian Reservation Under Investigation Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Shortly after midnight on Sunday, April 13, an incident occurred at a residence on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, resulting in the death of an 18-year-old non-Native juvenile. Details regarding this incident are currently under investigation. The Southern Ute Police Department (SUPD) responded first to the scene, followed by the Los Pinos Fire Protection District (LPFPD) and the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office (LPCSO). Due to the nature of the incident, part of which occurred outside the Reservation boundaries, SUPD and LPCSO will be collaborating in their investigation of the circumstances that led to the death. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time. Executive Officer Lindsay J. Box shared, “My heart breaks for the family and community impacted by this tragic loss. To our youth, your lives are sacred – and there are resources available, please reach out if you need them. You owe it to yourself and your future to protect your […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans BIA Southern Ute Agency: Prescribed Burn/Pile News Release April 10, 2025 / April 10, 2025 by sbegay United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Southern Ute Agency News Release On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the Southern Ute Agency will be conducting a Prescribed Burn/Pile at the Sundance Grounds. The legal description for the burn is township 33N, Range 7W, Section 5. The purpose of the burn is to dispose of brush from last year’s ceremony and the Bear Dance Fire. Smoke will be visible from Ignacio, CO, and surrounding areas. Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the event smoke settles into the road corridor and for vehicles entering/leaving these areas. For more information regarding the project, please contact the Southern Ute Agency, Fire Management Office at (970)-563-4780. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans SU Powwow Committee: Bear Dance Powwow Bids April 9, 2025 / April 9, 2025 by sbegay The Southern Ute Powwow Committee is requesting bids for the Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow on May 23 and May 24, 2025. CLEANING CREW Sky Ute Casino Resort – Events Center Friday, May 23 – 6PM to 11PM Saturday, May 24 – 11AM to 12PM Cleaning supplies will be provided, Cleaning Crew should consist of (3) cleaning staff. Must provide One Million Dollar Insurance with the Sky Ute Casino Resort as the Insurer. SOUNDSYSTEM: Sky Ute Casino Resort – Events Center Friday, May 23 – 3PM (set up) to 11:00PM Saturday, May 24 – 9AM to 11PM Must provide One Million Dollar Insurance with the Sky Ute Casino Resort as the Insurer. DEADLINE April 18, 2025 AT 5:00PM Please submit bids to: Southern Ute Powwow Committee P.O. Box 737 #16, Ignacio, CO 81137 or soutepowwow@southernute-nsn.gov For questions, please contact: Vice-Chairman: Karen Washington 970-759-5880. Read more »
