SunUte: Co-Ed & Men’s Softball League Registration
Join us in this year’s Men’s and Co-Ed Softball League! Deadline: May 31st Registration Fee: $350/team Days: Men’s – Tues Nights & Women’s – Wednesday Nights
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571 Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2025 Rim Road Fire Update Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Fire crews continue to make steady progress on the Rim Road Fire, which remains at 114 acres with no new growth reported since yesterday. The fire is burning primarily in timber and brush, and crews are working diligently to strengthen containment lines using heavy equipment despite challenging terrain. As of 1:00 PM today, evacuation notices have been lifted for area residents. There are 106 personnel actively assigned to the incident. Containment is estimated to be at 25%. Incident commanders are closely monitoring weather conditions, especially the potential for late afternoon winds, which could challenge containment efforts. Fire behavior has remained moderate, but crews remain vigilant and prepared to respond to any changes. The safety of the community and fire personnel remains the top priority as suppression efforts continue. Smoke may be visible to the local communities. For information related to air quality, please go to: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/wood-smoke-and-health or https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/…/ambient-monitoring/. To report fires contact: DURANGO ZONE DISPATCH (970) 385-1324 SOUTHERN UTE POLICE DISPATCH (970) 563-4401 ###
Join us in this year’s Men’s and Co-Ed Softball League! Deadline: May 31st Registration Fee: $350/team Days: Men’s – Tues Nights & Women’s – Wednesday Nights
The Wildlife Division will be accepting Brunot Rare Game Applications the month of May. The drawing will be held in June. The application will be available online May 1st- May 31st, 2024: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/rare-game-app/ If you have any questions or need any additional information, please call (970) 563-0130.
Keeping Kids Safe Around Water Summer Swim Lessons are coming soon!!! Registration opens Monday, 5/6. First session begins June 3, 2024. SUIT Tribal Member youth receive FREE swim lessons. For more information, please contact Abel Velasquez at 970-563-2651.
The Southern Ute Youth Employment Program’s (YEP) job posting is up and is open to Tribal Member Youth 14-17 years of age. The Youth Employment Program’s job posting opened to First Descendants on Monday, April 22, 2024, for the same age range. Youth that apply will be contacted by the YEP Coordinator for interview schedule. If there are any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Dustin Weaver at (970) 563-2786 or dweaver@southernute-nsn.gov
Scholarship applications are available for Southern Ute Tribal Members for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. Please note deadlines and submit accordingly. Contact Michael Kirsch, Assistant Director for more information. (970) 563-2783 mkirsch@southernute-nsn.gov.
Lake Capote will be celebrating their 60th Anniversary this year! The Lake will be hosting a season long Fishing Derby. If you catch a tagged fish, you win a prize. ( prizes will vary) Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday Sunup to Sundown Bait shop: Monday-Sunday 8:00 am-6:00pm If you have any questions, you can contact Lake Capote at (970) 883-2273 or the Wildlife Division at (970) 563-0130.