Events for June 18, 2026

The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy is accepting new and re-enrolling student registration forms for the 2026-2027 school year. Registration packets can be found at www.suima.org or calling 970-563-0253.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Election Board Notice Absentee Ballot Available (Mail-out, walk-in, and local hand delivery) Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Wednesday, July 01, 2026 By 5:00 P.M. P11-5-101. Eligibility for Absentee Ballot. Any registered tribal voter who expects to be absent on the day of the election, or who, because of serious illness, physical disability, or advanced age is unable to vote in person at the polling place, is eligible to vote by absentee ballot. P11-5-102. Application for Absentee Ballot. (1) An absentee ballot must be requested by the voter himself on the application form provided by the Election Board by letter or by telephone call, stating the applicant’s name and address, and the reason he will be unable to vote in person. The 2026 Special Election will be held at 285 Lakin St. Ignacio, CO Contact Election Board (970)-563-0100 ext. 2303/2305/2729/2730 Off-Reservation Tribal members phone 1-800-772-1236 ext. 2303 Email: election@southernute-nsn.gov Election Board business hours 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M

Please join Shining Mountain Health and Wellness for our June Breastfeeding and Parenting Support Class on Thursday June 18th from 12-1pm at Ute Park. Ignacio Community Library will be there to share all about their 1000 Books by 5 Program. Free books for all ages and lunch will be provided. Sign up is REQUIRED via email or phone listed on the flyer.

The Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum and Marias Bookshop will be hosting an author event & book signing for the former Chairwoman and Chief Judge Pearl E. Casias. Casias will discuss her recently published memoir Red Woman; My Southern Ute Journey From Poverty to Wall Street. The Event will be held at the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum’s Large Classroom, starting at 6:00PM with light refreshments. Please see the link below for more information on Casias’ event and published memoir. https://mariasbookshop.com/.../author-event-pearl-casias... For additional event information please contact Samantha Maez 970-563-2982, Fabian Martinez 970-563-2973, or Marias Bookshop 970-247-1438.