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Election Board: Statement of Intention

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Interested in Serving on Tribal Council? Stop by the Election Board office to pick up your Statement of Intention packet today! Deadline: Monday, September 8, 2025, by 5:00 PM Location: Election Board Office, 285 Lakin Street, Ignacio, CO If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to contact the Election Board: 📞 970-563-0100 (Extensions: 2303, 2305, 2729, or 2730) 📧 Email: election@southernute-nsn.gov Thank you for taking part in this important process!

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe Clarifies Position on ICE Facility Reports

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACTMelvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 19, 2025 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe (Tribe) is aware of recent media coverage regarding the expansion of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities across the country, including in the State of Colorado. We recognize that these reports have placed the Tribe at the center of a highly polarizing national issue, and we want to be clear: the Tribe has not entered into any agreement with ICE regarding detention operations. The Tribe was surprised to learn of its inclusion in a planning document referenced by the Washington Post, which listed potential ICE facility sites. Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), confirmed to the Washington Post that the document was created by ICE but is outdated and unapproved. The relationship between the Tribe and ICE has been mischaracterized. The Tribe was not notified nor consulted prior to the release of this information. It is important to note, there have been no discussions between Tribal Council and federal authorities on this matter. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe remains committed to protecting the Tribal Membership […]

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SUDEP: August 2025 Microsoft Training Schedule

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The Southern Ute Digital Equity Program (SUDEP) is excited to offer a series of engaging trainings for interested Tribal Members and First Descendants. The trainings will be from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Topics include Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel 💻. This will be held at the Growth Fund and will be facilitated by instructors from San Juan College. To register, please contact SUDEP at 970-563-5555 or visit https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/sudep/sudep-august-2025-trainings/. Sign up today as seats are limited!

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Southern Ute Air Quality Division Issues Air Alert

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Thursday August 7th, 2025. Residents of the Reservation may experience Moderately Unhealthy to Unhealthy Air Quality Conditions today due to Wildfire Smoke from several local and regional forest fires. Smoke from wildfires can cause unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter in the air. The Tribe’s Air Quality Division continuously monitors particulate matter at a station located in Ignacio (Ute 1) and a station located near Bondad Hill (Ute 3). Real-time particulate matter data and corresponding EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) health alerts are generated on the Tribe’s Ambient Air Monitoring website (link at the bottom of the page). The Ignacio station (Ute 1) and Bondad Station (Ute 3) are currently measuring elevated Particulate Matter concentrations with the AQI becoming Moderate to Unhealthy, meaning there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. Weblinks are listed below for (1) the Tribe’s Ambient Air Monitoring website, (2) the EPA AirNow Current Air Quality Conditions for the Ignacio Area, (3) the AirNow smoke mapping website, and (4) an EPA article about the health effects of fire smoke. SUIT Ambient Air Monitoring Website EPA AirNow – Current Air Quality Conditions – Ignacio Area AirNow Fire and […]

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SU BIA Agency | For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Reservation to initiate Stage II Fire Restrictions

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For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Reservation to initiate Stage II Fire Restrictions   Due to the continued drought, extremely dry fuel conditions and the occurrence of recent large wildland fires, Stage II fire restrictions will be implemented for all trust lands throughout the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Everyone on reservation land is asked to be very cautious and use common sense with fire this time of year. Stage II Fire Restrictions prohibits acts for the general public, commercial operators and industrial oil and gas operators performing work on the Southern Ute Reservation. The following acts are prohibited for the general public on reservation lands: STAGE I General Public: Prohibited acts:  STAGE II Commercial Operators (logging, thinning, firewood gathering, etc.): Industrial restrictions are attached and also can be obtained from the BIA Fire Office at 575 County Road 517. Anyone violating the provisions of this fire ban may be subject to prosecution outlined in the Southern Ute Indian Criminal Code. The Restrictions will become effective at 0600 on August 8, 2025, and will remain until conditions improve.

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Southern Ute Air Quality Division Issues Air Quality Alert

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Monday August 4th, 2025. Residents of the Reservation may experience Moderately Unhealthy to Unhealthy Air Quality Conditions today due to Wildfire Smoke from several local and regional forest fires. Smoke from wildfires can cause unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter in the air. The Tribe’s Air Quality Division continuously monitors particulate matter at a station located in Ignacio (Ute 1) and a station located near Bondad Hill (Ute 3). Real-time particulate matter data and corresponding EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) health alerts are generated on the Tribe’s Ambient Air Monitoring website (link at the bottom of the page). The Ignacio station (Ute 1) and Bondad Station (Ute 3) are currently measuring elevated Particulate Matter concentrations with an AQI of Moderate, meaning air quality is acceptable, however, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. Weblinks are listed below for (1) the Tribe’s Ambient Air Monitoring website, (2) the EPA AirNow Current Air Quality Conditions for the Ignacio Area, (3) the AirNow smoke mapping website, and (4) an EPA article about the health effects of fire smoke. https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/…/ambient-monitoring https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Ignacio&state=CO&country=USA https://fire.airnow.gov/#9.01/37.0206/-107.6071 https://app.watchduty.org EPA Air Now Article – How Smoke from Fires Can Affect […]

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