The application process is now open for the 2023 first Descendant Hunt October 1-31, 2023. Please refer to the attached flyer with additional information regarding the hunt below via the links. https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/natural-resources/wildlife-resource-management/hunting/first-descendant-elk-hunt/ https://store.southernute-nsn.gov/product-category/hunting-fishing/ If you have any questions, please feel to reach the Wildlife Division at (970) 563-0130.

Complete your first weigh-in between today, 9/25 and Friday, 9/29. *We know you all may be busy, so you can also complete your initial weigh-in next week 10/1-10/6. To sign-up, please contact Trainers Eliyah Lucero or Jakob Box at: (970)563-2658 or, Eliyah Lucero: elucero@southernute-nsn.gov Jakob Box: jbox@southernute-nsn.gov

IT’S YOUTH BASKETBALL SEASON at SunUte!!!!!  Youth basketball registration opens October 6-November 30, 2023.  Practices begin December 11, 2023.  Games will be held on Saturdays beginning January 6-February 10, 2024.  Volunteer coaches needed. For more information contact Recreation at (970) 563-0214.

The SUIT Environmental Programs Department is accepting applications for the 2024 Cost-share Program (CSP). The purpose of the CSP is to work cooperatively with landowners to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) on lands within the Reservation. BMPs are designed to improve our rivers, keep our water clean, and protect wildlife habitat. Water quality, fish/wildlife habitat, and recreation opportunities deteriorate when sediment and nutrients flow into our creeks and rivers. The CSP pays 95% of the cost of selected BMPS and the participant provides 5% cost assistance via monetary or “in-kind” labor/materials. Applications are due November 12, 2023. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: HTTPS://WWW.SOUTHERNUTE-NSN.GOV/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/SITES/15/2023/09/2024-CSP-APPLICATION.PDF Contact project coordinator Dylan Ruckel at (970) 563-2295 or Druckel@southernute-nsn.gov for more information.

Red Ribbon week is being recognized nationwide October 23 – 31.  SUIMA is an active participant in the campaign! The official Red Ribbon Campaign Week is October 23-31, 2023.  The DEA highlights the week via their website:  Red Ribbon | DEA.gov and the Red Ribbon campaign website:  Red Ribbon Campaign | Largest drug-use prevention campaign in the U.S.  The Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with their children throughout the year. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about the destructive effects of drug abuse, including prescription drug misuse, and renew their commitment to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Please see the press release for additional information or visit the Red Ribbon Campaign website at: https://www.dea.gov/redribbon If you have any questions, please call SUIMA school nurse, Scott Halsband, at 970-563-2702.

Van will depart@ 10:00 a.m.

Lisa Smith from Shining Mountain Health and Wellness will be teaching healthy holiday desserts.  For more information please call (970) 563-2640.

The Voter Registration deadline for the 2023 Southern Ute General Election is Wednesday, October 25, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.  Contact the Election Board at (970) 563-2303, (970) 563-2305/2730.  Off reservation tribal members can utilize the 800 number:  1-800-772-1236 or by email:  election@southernute-nsn.gov.

The Absentee Ballot request deadline for the 2023 Southern Ute General Election is Wednesday, October 25, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.  Contact the Election Board at (970) 563-2303, (970) 563-2305/2730.  Off reservation tribal members can utilize the 800 number:  1-800-772-1236 or by email:  election@southernute-nsn.gov.

Join SunUte on October 27, 2023, and choose a pumpkin, swim with it and take it home and carve away! The event will be from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  The cost is $6.00 for non-members of SunUte Community Center.  Please see the flyer for additional details or call (970) 563-2653.