FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571 Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2025 Ute 63 Fire Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The lightning-caused Ute 63 Fire was discovered on the afternoon of July 13, 2025 near Morgan Canyon on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation. Despite a quick response from Ute Mountain Ute BIA Agency and Southern Ute BIA Agency firefighters, the fire continued to grow through the night of the 13th. On July 14, 2025 the Durango Interagency Type 3 Team (IMT3) was ordered to provide oversight and additional resources to the Ute 63 Fire. The Durango Interagency IMT3 is utilizing airtankers, helicopters, 1 dozer, and approximately 96 firefighters to suppress the Ute 63 Fire. Assisting agencies include Los Pinos Fire, Fort Lewis Mesa Fire, Durango Fire, Upper Pine Fire, San Juan County NM Fire, US Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. As of 11:30 a.m. on July 16, 2025, the Ute 63 Fire has been mapped at approximately 108 acres and is 25% contained. The Durango Interagency Type 3 Incident Management Team anticipates increased containment in the coming days, aided by incoming firefighting resources and a slight drop in temperatures […]
The Southern Ute Education Department would like to invite you to this year’s Career Fair. It will be held at the Sky Ute Casino Events Center in Ignacio, Colorado on November 14th from 9AM to 2PM.
The Annual Career Fair gives high school students in Southwest Colorado and Northern New Mexico an opportunity to explore different colleges, universities, and career paths. By participating in the career fair, students will learn what opportunities exist within colleges and how this can lead to a specific career pathway. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with young people about your programs, business, internships, or employment.
If you would like to register for this event, please follow the QR code on the attached flyer or follow the link below. We have limited vendor booth availability and will be closing registration on Friday, November 3rd. You will receive additional information and updates after completing registration. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/WmEi1noA4t4wD4Py8
Thank you,
Nicole Cabral
Adult Education Specialist
(970) 563-2789
Southern Ute Education Department