Events for October 28, 2026

The 2026 First Descendant Antlerless Elk Hunt The First Descendant Antlerless Elk Hunt is a limited-draw hunt held from December 1st – December 31st, 2026, on the Southern Ute Reservation. There will be only ten permits allotted for this hunt. Important Information • All hunters must comply with all rules set forth in the Southern Ute Reservation Hunting Proclamation. • Permitted 1st Descendants are only allowed to hunt on tribal trust lands within the exterior boundary of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Access permission must be obtained to hunt on tribal land assignments. Private property (including allotted parcels) and San Juan National Forest lands are not available for 1st Descendant hunting. • All applicants must submit a Descendancy Letter to the Wildlife Division. These can be obtained from Tribal information Services (TIS). Hunt Information • The hunt is open only to Southern Ute First Descendants. • Season Dates: December 1 – 31, 2026. • Weapon Type: Any Legal Weapon. • Application Period: October 1 – 31, 2026 (Applications must be submitted by October 31st, 2026). • Application fee is non-refundable. • Applicants must submit a descendancy letter from Tribal Information Services. • Ten permits will be available by limited draw […]

Three chances to win a Cow Elk tag to hunt on Southern Ute Tribal land.  Get your tickets now, there are only 300 available. See Boys & Girls Club staff to purchase tickets or get them at the Boys & Girls Club office.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Election Board 2026 General Election Dates Chairman Seat (Full Term), (2) Council Member Seats Outgoing Chairman, Outgoing Council Members: Andrew Gallegos, Marty Pinnecoose General Election Friday, November 6, 2026, from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Residency Deadline Saturday, August 8, 2026 Statement of Intent Deadline Monday, September 7, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. Determination of Candidate Eligibility Deadline Tuesday, September 22, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. Selection of Poll place and Notice of Election Deadline Wednesday, October 7, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. (New) Voter Registration Deadline Wednesday, October 28, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Wednesday, October 28, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. Emergency Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Thursday, November 5, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. The 2026 General 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.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Election Board 2026 General Election Dates Chairman Seat (Full Term), (2) Council Member Seats Outgoing Chairman, Outgoing Council Members: Andrew Gallegos, Marty Pinnecoose General Election Friday, November 6, 2026, from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Residency Deadline Saturday, August 8, 2026 Statement of Intent Deadline Monday, September 7, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. Determination of Candidate Eligibility Deadline Tuesday, September 22, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. Selection of Poll place and Notice of Election Deadline Wednesday, October 7, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. (New) Voter Registration Deadline Wednesday, October 28, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Wednesday, October 28, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. Emergency Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Thursday, November 5, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. The 2026 General 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.