Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Economic Development Seeks Interest in 2025 Pinuu Nuuchi Farmers Market Season March 26, 2025 by abarry Southern Ute Economic Development is seeking all vendors for the Piinu Nuuchi Farmers Market 2025 season. This will be led by Southern Ute Economic Development Department, will serve as a small business accelerator for the Tribe and surrounding communities, as well as provide an accessible marketplace for local agriculture producers, artisans and other entrepreneurs. Please contact Allison Wall at awall@southernute-nsn.gov or 970.563.2281 to learn more about the Piinu Nuuchi Farmers Market. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Gaming Commission & Division of Gaming provide guidance on Rule 3 – Charitable Raffles March 26, 2025 / March 26, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Gaming Commission and Division of Gaming would like to provide the official guidance related to Rule 3 – Charitable Raffles. The purpose of this guidance is to assist charitable organizations in complying with the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Gaming Commission’s Rule 3 on Charitable Raffles and to describe the factors the Division will consider, based on the Commission’s Rule 3, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), and National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) guidance in determining whether an activity falls outside the realm of regulated charitable raffles. If there are any questions related to the Rule 3 guidance and/ or the attached information, please contact Kenneth Clarke, Director at 563-2843 or Dustin Kaplan, Gaming Regulator at 563-2847. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Construction & Project Management Announce Tribal Campus Road Closures March 25, 2025 / March 25, 2025 by abarry Southern Ute Construction and Project Management would like those driving through the tribal campus to be aware of the following road and sidewalk closures scheduled for this week: Wednesday, March 26th The east-west section of Capote Dr. at the north end of Veterans Memorial Park will be closed The sidewalk immediately east of the Health Clinic will be closed. The sidewalk serving the new parking lot west of Ouray Dr. will be closed as well as the minor section of new sidewalk at the northwest corner of the LCB. The new parking lot to the west of Ouray Dr. will be closed Thursday, March 27th The east-west section of Capote Dr. at the north end of Veterans Memorial Park will be closed for signage and striping improvements Each closure listed will be from 7:00am thru 5pm. A schematic of these closures is attached to this notice for reference. These closures will allow the Project Team to complete traffic signage updates, road striping improvements, as well as improvements to new sidewalk areas that will increase the longevity of the concrete in these areas. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to add these improvements to this area of […] Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Pow Wow Committee Announces Bear Dance 2025 Pow Wow March 24, 2025 / March 24, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Powwow Committee invites All to attend the Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow happening May 23-24, 2025, at the Sky Ute Resort Casino Event Center. If you have any questions, please contact Rochelle Aguilar Chairperson at 970-759-1722, Karen Washington Vice-Chairman, 970-759-5880, Carolyne Grey Eagle Treasurer 970-799-6268 and Kirsten Langmade Recording Secretary Kirsten.autra@outlook.com. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Health Center announces construction complete at Main Entrance March 24, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Health Center would like to announce that we will be re-opening the Main Clinic entrance on March 31, 2025. The south parking lot will also revert back to patient parking at that time. We would like to send out our appreciation to everyone for their continued patience and understanding while we were using the Modular Lab entrance. We realized that the change was confusing and are grateful that our patients remained open to that change. Thank you to everyone that gave us feedback and filled out our surveys. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at 970-563-4581. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Cultural Preservation holds 2025 Tribal Fair Logo Contest March 24, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department invites all Southern Ute Tribal Members to submit their entries for the 103rd Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair logo contest by April 11, 2025. Logos will be voted on at the Southern Ute General Meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025. If you have questions, please contact Coven White, Cultural Media Technician, at 970-563-2985. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Health Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Seeks Input on Ute Language March 20, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department is seeking Tribal Member and community engagement to assist in the development of future Ute language programming and resources. Your participation is completely voluntary and greatly appreciated. The Department wants to ensure we are developing programming and resources that meet the needs and desires of our community. Upon completion of the survey, you will be entered into a drawing for several prizes. For more information on Ute language programming, reach out to Dr. Stacey Oberly at soberly@southernute-nsn.gov or 970-563-2986. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans General Meeting Attendance Options March 18, 2025 / March 19, 2025 by sbegay The General Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025 starting at 9:00 AM at Sky Ute Casino Resort in the Event Center. This is a closed meeting for the Southern Ute Tribal Membership only. There are 3 ways to join the General Meeting: 1. In-Person: Registration is not required, and we look forward to seeing you there! 2. Live Stream: Registration is required. Please use the following link or QR code to register with your information and census number. To expedite the process please use your “so-ute” email address. Please do not share your registration information with anyone. Link: https://bit.ly/2025gm *This link is case-sensitive 3. Recording: If you are not able to attend, the live stream recording will be available on the Tribal Member Portal. The agenda is forthcoming and will be made available on the Tribal Member Portal in advance of the General Meeting. For more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2319. For technical assistance with your “so-ute” account, please contact SUDEP at 970-563-5555. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Ute Day at the Capitol 2025 March 17, 2025 by sbegay Tribal and State leadership will celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of the Nuuchiu to the State of Colorado during Ute Day at the Capitol on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Denver, Colorado at the State Capitol (200 E. Colfax Ave). The Speaking Program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 9:45 a.m. The agenda is detailed below: – Invocation – Drum Group: Yellow Jacket – Color Guard: Ute Mountain Ute Veterans – Remarks: Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, & Ute Tribal Chairmen Manuel Heart and Melvin J. Baker – Ute Youth Council & Royalty Introductions A lunch will be held at History Colorado (1200 Broadway, Denver, CO) starting at 12:30 p.m., followed by presentations until 3:30 p.m. This event is open to Tribal Members and the public. Attendees are responsible for arranging their transportation and accommodations. Specialty Tours will be available and led by Capitol staff. Sign-up sheets will be available at the event on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs at 720-402-4206, SUIT Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313, or the UMUT Administration Office at 970-564-5600. Read more »
Administration Community Culture Elections Health Press Releases Tribal Members Uncategorized Veterans Indigenous Rights in 2025: A Symposium on Current Legal Issues in Indigenous Communities March 17, 2025 / March 17, 2025 by sbegay We are excited to announce our sponsorship of “Indigenous Rights in 2025: A Symposium on Current Legal Issues in Indigenous Communities”, hosted by the Texas Journal on Civil Liberties & Civil Rights! Join us on Friday, March 28th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM MT online via Zoom ⚖️ Attendees opting for in-person participation will be responsible for their personal travel and lodging arrangements. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from leading Indigenous scholars, activists, and organizers from across the country. Topics will include Federal Indian Law, Tribal sovereignty, and environmental justice. Registration is FREE! 👉 bit.ly/TJCLCR25 There will be a free screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary “SUGARCANE,” with a special introduction by the Director, following the symposium. Read more »
