FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2025 Rim Road Fire Update Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Firefighters are making strong headway, with containment expected to reach 75% by the end of the day. The fire remains at 114 acres, with no new growth reported. Crews are actively securing containment lines and conducting mop-up operations across the fire area. Infrared technology is being used to detect and eliminate hidden hot spots, helping ensure the fire stays within control lines. A total of 106 personnel remain assigned to the incident. While fire activity has stayed moderate, crews and resources will remain in the area to respond quickly and proactively to any new fire starts. Public and firefighter safety remain the top priority. Further updates will be shared as conditions evolve. 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) 385-1324SOUTHERN UTE POLICE DISPATCH (970) 563-4401
The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy is hosting a Fun Walk on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 1:10-2:00 on the north side of Tribal Council Chambers. A fundraiser Lemonade Stand will also be available to help with upper elementary students raise money for their end of the year field trip to Denver. If you have any questions, please call the school at 970-563-0253.
The SunUte gymnasium will be closed for public use due to the Diggin’ It Volleyball Tournaments on April 6th-7th. If you are interested in watching, tickets can be purchased at gymnasium entry.
The Southern Ute Water Resources Division would like to provide PRIIP information regarding the gradual water turn on dates. They are as follows: Dr. Morrison Gradual Turn On – April 8, 2024 BIA Ditches off of the Pine River Canal Turn On – April 22, 2024. For further information, please contact the Southern Ute Water Resources Division at (970) 563-9482.
Ready for round 2?! Come join SunUte Community Center to reinvigorate your workout routine with their pop-up functional group fitness class. If you have a SunUte membership, this class is for you! Let’s kick it into high gear together. See you there!
Every Friday the Southern Ute Education Department hosts Ute Language classes from 12pm-1pm in the Buckskin Charlie room in the Leonard C. Burch Building. Please feel free to spread the word!
The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department is excited to announce exciting news! Join us for upcoming classes and workshops with Willette Thompson. Here's what we have in store: Shirts & Skirts Workshop • When: Mondays starting April 15th (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM) • Where: SUCCM Craft Room • Open to 6 participants due to limited sewing machines. Learn the art of creating beautiful shirts and skirts with expert guidance. For questions, please contact Ms. Izabella Cloud at 970-563-2984.