Events for June 30, 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

The Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum (SUCCM) is excited to announce the Fifth Annual Pino Nuche Indigenous Art Market and Juried Show held at the Sky Ute Casino and Resort Event Center on Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9. The Pino Nuche Indigenous Art Market and Juried Show allows for Native artists from all over the United States a location to sell their various art pieces and showcase their beautiful work in a juried show format. Applications for both the Juried Show, Crafters/Non-Juried Show entries are now available on our website, southernutemuseum.org (or follow the QR Code on our flyers!) Important Dates: Early Bird & Juried Show Application Deadline – Friday, July 3. Crafters and Non-Juried Show Application Deadline – Friday, August 6. (Onsite Registration will be available.) SUCCM truly believes it can affect positive community relations by affirming the Indigenous perspective directly from Indigenous voices. This Art Market is proof of the importance of preserving, protecting, and promoting Indigenous made artwork in a safe and tribally sanctioned environment. SUCCM Mission Statement: The Southern Ute Culture Center and Museum’s mission is to foster understanding of and respect for the unique origin, culture, language, history, and way of life […]

Please join the Southern Ute Indian Tribe's Agriculture Division July 14, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, at 655 CR 517, Ignacio, CO Lunch and learn!! This month’s discussion will be on “Livestock Vaccinations” Bring your questions and your appetite, lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by calling 970-563-2900 by 4:00pm, July 8,2026.

Lone Mesa State Park Access Permits Available for SUIT Tribal Members Lone Mesa State Park is located within the Brunot Treaty area. It lies 23 miles north of the town of Dolores and encompasses 11,760 acres of incredibly scenic land, ranging in elevation from about 7,200 feet to just over 9,000 feet. A high-quality Special Use Permit program allows limited public hunting during the big game seasons. The Southern Ute Wildlife Division will have six (6) Lone Mesa State Park Access Permits available to Southern Ute tribal member hunters for the 2026 Hunting Season. Permit holders will be allowed choose one established hunt season to access Lone Mesa State Park. Season dates and weapon restrictions will apply. The access permits will either be available for first-come first-serve, or through a draw if there is sufficient interest. Deadline for sign-up is Friday, July 17th , 2026. Please contact the Wildlife Division at (970) 563- 0130 for more information.

We're excited to share that Summer Food for Kids is back in Ignacio! Thanks to a partnership between Pine River Shares, the Ignacio Community Library, and Ignacio Out & Equal Alliance, free food bags will be available throughout the summer for children and youth ages 18 and younger. Program Details June 2 – August 6 Ignacio Community Library • Food bags available every Tuesday - Starting TOMORROW, JUNE 2! • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM • No cost and no registration required Who Can Participate? All Pine River Valley children and youth ages 18 and younger No registration required Free of chargE For more information or to reserve a neighborhood food bag, please call 970-884-6040. Please help us spread the word by sharing this information with families, friends, neighbors, and community members. Together, we can help ensure that every child has access to nutritious food throughout the summer. Thank you, Trennie Burch (she/they) Executive Director | Ignacio Out & Equal Alliance In partnership with Pine River Shares and the Ignacio Community Library "When everyone shares, no one goes without."

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