Southern Ute Indian Tribe

SU Agriculture Division: Ag Land Survey
2025-03-06 - 2025-06-30
The Southern Ute Department of Natural Resources has been tasked with creating a Comprehensive Agricultural Land Management Plan with long-term and short-term ideas for the plan that includes conceptual goals and objectives for further planning and development. The department would like to encourage the Southern Ute tribal membership to complete the survey regarding as-signed tribal agricultural lands. The survey can be obtained by scanning the attached QR code or by visiting the following survey link: https://forms.office.com/r/dTv0KjjKCx through June 30, 2025. The survey will also be available during the Southern Ute Tribal Membership General Meeting in April. For further information, questions, or concerns, please call: 970-563-2237.

SU Cultural Preservation: Ute Language Survey
2025-03-14 08:00 - 2025-04-11 17:00 (America/Denver)

SU Cultural Preservation - Fair Logo Contest
2025-03-24 08:00 - 2025-04-11 17:00
The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department invites all Southern Ute Tribal Members to submit their entries for the 103rd Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair logo contest by April 11, 2025. Logos will be voted on at the Southern Ute General Meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025. If you have questions, please contact Coven White, Cultural Media Technician, at 970-563-2985.

CSD: Home Rehab Program Applications
2025-03-31 08:00 - 2025-04-28 17:00
Please see the flyer below for the Construction Services Division Home Rehabilitation Program. The application deadline is April 28, 2025, at 5:00pm. Applications are available for pick up at the Construction Services Division (CSD) office, from the Division website, and are accessible through the QR code provided. Should you have any questions, please reach out to CSD at 970-563-0260.

SunUte: Los Pinos Spring Classic Registration OPEN
2025-04-03 - 2025-05-23
Join SunUte Community Center for the 55th Los Pinos Spring Classic Softball Tournament at the Patrick Silva Memorial Softball Field!

Dates : May 23–25, 2025
Divisions: Men’s, Women’s, & Co-Ed
Entry Fee : $350 per team
Registration Deadline : May 19, 2025
Bat Restrictions: 240 bats only – Classic M / Pro M / Classic W

Gather your team and compete in one of the longest-running tournaments in the region!

To register or for more info, contact Recreation:
Kelsey: (970) 563-2660
Elijah: (970) 563-2655
Darnell: (970) 563-2667

Let’s play ball!! Bring the heat and help keep this classic swinging.

SunUte: FLC Volleyball Camp
2025-04-05 09:00 - 14:30

Elder Services: Shopping Trip (Dgo)
2025-04-08 10:00 - 17:00

SU Wildlife: Youth Hunter Outreach & Scoring Night
2025-04-09 13:00 - 19:00

SMHW: Breastfeeding & Parent Support Class
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
Join Shining Mountain Health and Wellness on Thursday April 10th from 12-1pm, downstairs in the MCB Building for our monthly Breastfeeding and Parenting Support Class.
We will be talking about the effects of alcohol on pregnancy and breastfeeding. Come learn something new, share your experiences, and share a nutritious lunch.
See you there!

SU Behavioral Health: Ribbon Skirt Workshop
2025-04-10 17:30 - 2025-04-11 19:30
Southern Ute Behavioral Health Division would like to announce Ribbon Skirt Workshops with Jennifer Goodtracks. The classes are free to youth ages 14-18 and all materials are provided. Classes will be held April 10,11, and 14 at the Multi-Purpose Facility from 5:30-7:30 and will be limited to the first 8 participants. We hope to see you there!

SU MPF - Indoor Yard Sale
2025-04-12 09:00 - 16:00

SUBGC/SUPD: Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-12 10:00 - 14:00
Boys and Girls Club is helping the Southern Ute Police Department in hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 2025. There will be 3 age ranges for the fields 0-5, 6-9 and 10-14. Each field will have prize eggs with a piece of paper inside stating what prize they win. The kids will take the paper to the designated table to retrieve it. Prizes can be any size!

SU Royalty: Inspiring Young Male Dancers Workshop
2025-04-13 10:00 - 12:00

SU Behavioral Health: Ribbon Skirt Workshop
2025-04-14 17:30 - 19:30

SU Education: CU Boulder Visit Sign-Up
2025-04-15 08:00 - 2025-05-09 17:00
Attention Tribal Students in Grades 9-12!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to visit the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) campus and engage in hands-on activities in CU’s art, business, and environment programs. Experience college life and live like a CU Boulder student!
Event Details:

Dates: June 2-6, 2025
Location: CU Boulder, Boulder, CO
Openings: 10 spots available for Southern Ute Tribal Members, 1st Descendants, and JOM students entering 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades in 2025-2026
Deadline to Sign Up: May 9, 2025

For applications or more information, contact Kaylyn LeClaire, Education Specialist, at (970) 563-2793 or kleclaire@southernute-nsn.gov.

SU Education: UNLV Connect Sign-Up
2025-04-15 08:00 - 2025-05-22 17:00
Attention Southern Ute Students in Grades 10-12!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus, meet Native youth from across Indian Country, and dive into exciting topics like Tribal hospitality, gaming, Indian law, and STEM. Enjoy off-campus tours of Las Vegas and gain valuable college and career readiness experience!
Event Details:

Dates: June 22-26, 2025
Location: UNLV Campus, Las Vegas
Openings: 4 spots available for Southern Ute students
Deadline to Sign Up: May 22, 2025

For applications or more information, contact Michael Kirsch at 970-563-2783 or mkirsch@southernute-nsn.gov.

Elder Services: Pagosa Hot Springs
2025-04-15 10:00 - 17:00

SU MPF - Quilting Class
2025-04-15 10:00 - 2025-04-16 15:30

SUBH: Breath & Movement Group
2025-04-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-22 16:00 - 17:00
Breath and Movement Group is Kicking Off in April!
Join Southern Ute Behavioral Health every week to gently stretch and move in a supportive, peer led space. Bring curiosity and awareness to the mind and body to learn new coping skills. Decrease stress while increasing vitality and well-being. Please bring an exercise mat, if possible. No prior experience needed!
Open to all Native American Community members, age 18+! Space is available yet limited!
Facilitators: Tamara D. Turner (she/her), PhD, Mental Health Capacity Building through Culture & the Arts; Rachel Shockley (she/her), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Substance Abuse Therapist

General Meeting
2025-04-17
Save the Date for the General Meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Sky Ute Casino Resort in the Event Center. Details on attendance options and the agenda are forthcoming.
As a friendly reminder, this is a closed meeting for the enrolled Tribal Membership only. If you have any questions, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2319.

SU MPF - Adult Easter Crafts
2025-04-17 10:00 - 15:30

SU MPF - Sip, Chat & Chew
2025-04-18 11:30 - 13:30

KAVA 101 Horsemanship Class
2025-04-18 12:00 - 17:00
The Culture Preservation Department and Southern Ute Fairgrounds is offering a horsemanship program starting on Friday April 18th, 2025 at the Fairgrounds. All are invited. Materials are provided.
Contact Heritage & Event Coordinator Eugene Bereza for questions regarding this event at 970-563-2307.

SU Cultural Preservation: KAVA 101
2025-04-18 12:00 - 17:00

SU MPF - Youth Easter Crafts
2025-04-19 10:30 - 13:30

Spring Clean Up 2025
2025-04-21 08:00 - 2025-04-25 17:00
The Annual Spring Clean Up will take place April 21-25, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for information related to the Clean-Up and communication regarding designated pick-ups from tribal departments and/or tribal entities. Please contact Mr. Tyson Thompson, Property and Facilities Director, at (970) 563-2945 for any questions or clarification needed related to the event.

SU Economic Development: 13th Annual SW CO SBC Registration OPEN
2025-04-22 - 2025-05-07

Elders Services: Shopping Trip (Farmington)
2025-04-22 10:00 - 17:00

SUBH: Youth SkatePark Mural Project
2025-04-25 12:30 - 15:30
Behavioral Health is excited to invite local Native Youth to a Pizza Party/Brainstorming event where we will ask for your ideas and artwork for a youth led mural to be located at the Piinu Nuuchi Skatepark! The Pizza Party will be held at the Multipurpose Facility on April 25 from 12:30-3:30 PM. Art supplies will be provided. Bring yourself and your creativity and let your ideas soar!

On May 1st we invite the whole community to attend an art show of the art created by local youth. This event will be held at the Multipurpose Facility on May 1st from 6:00-8:00 PM. The community is invited to vote for the winning design! Please reach out to Tamara Turner at Behavioral Health for further information. 970-563-5700. All materials and pizza for participating youth will be provided free of charge. We hope to see you there!
