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 ###
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The Southern Ute Division of Social Services is offering Positive Indian Parenting Class during the month of July. This month there is a change to the times we’re offering the class. As requested by the community, we are offering an evening class to working parents, who might not be available during office hours. In July 2024, the classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You may sign up now for this free, virtual class. Call (970) 563-2337 to sign up.
The Department of Natural Resources will be closed all day on 7/26 for a staff retreat. For more information please call: 970-563-2237. Thank you
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The Southern Ute Division of Social Services is offering Positive Indian Parenting Class during the month of July. This month there is a change to the times we’re offering the class. As requested by the community, we are offering an evening class to working parents, who might not be available during office hours. In July 2024, the classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You may sign up now for this free, virtual class. Call (970) 563-2337 to sign up.
The Johnson-O’Malley Committee will be distributing school supplies for all JOM eligible students attending Ignacio and Bayfield School Districts on the following dates: Bayfield School District: Thursday, August 1st Ignacio School District: Thursday, August 8th At the Southern Ute Education Department. Please sign up your student(s) ahead of time for the school supplies by calling or emailing the following information: Bayfield or Ignacio School District Grade level for the 2024-25 School For further information or if you are interested in enrolling your student in the JOM program please contact the Education Specialist, Kaylyn LeClaire.
SUHC – CLOSED ALL AFTERNOON – 1st Thursday of Each Month August 1 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Southern Ute Health Center will be closed every first Thursday of the month from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. All phone calls will be managed by the triage line. If you have any questions, please call the Southern Ute Health Center at (970) 563-4581 and select Option 1.