FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571 Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2025 Ute 63 Fire Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The lightning-caused Ute 63 Fire was discovered on the afternoon of July 13, 2025 near Morgan Canyon on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation. Despite a quick response from Ute Mountain Ute BIA Agency and Southern Ute BIA Agency firefighters, the fire continued to grow through the night of the 13th. On July 14, 2025 the Durango Interagency Type 3 Team (IMT3) was ordered to provide oversight and additional resources to the Ute 63 Fire. The Durango Interagency IMT3 is utilizing airtankers, helicopters, 1 dozer, and approximately 96 firefighters to suppress the Ute 63 Fire. Assisting agencies include Los Pinos Fire, Fort Lewis Mesa Fire, Durango Fire, Upper Pine Fire, San Juan County NM Fire, US Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. As of 11:30 a.m. on July 16, 2025, the Ute 63 Fire has been mapped at approximately 108 acres and is 25% contained. The Durango Interagency Type 3 Incident Management Team anticipates increased containment in the coming days, aided by incoming firefighting resources and a slight drop in temperatures […]
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.
Volunteers needed to help bead pins and caps. Must know how to bead Supplies will be provided All skills and assistance will be appreciated. Lunch and snacks will also be provided. For more information, please call (970) 563-264/2641 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov
Please review the attached flyer promoting and announcing the upcoming Positive Indian Parenting virtual classes for November 2023 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. You may call (970) 563-2337 to sign up for the class. Thank you. 😊 Kellie Yazzie, Foster Care Coordinator Division of Social Services, Southern Ute Tribe Phone: 970.563.2337; Fax: 970.563.4865
Please join the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum in the month of November as we will be teaching classes for both adults and kids to learn the basics of playing Hand Games, both classes are open to the public. Adult Classes will be held every Tuesday of the month starting November 7th from 5:30 pm – 8 pm Kid Classes will be held Friday, November 3rd and Friday, November 17th from 1 pm – 3 pm To RSVP or for more information please contact the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum’s Education & Outreach Coordinator, Raelynn Frauenhoff, at 970.563.2998 | rfrauenhoff@southernute-nsn.gov
Please review the attached flyer promoting and announcing the upcoming Positive Indian Parenting virtual classes for November 2023 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. You may call (970) 563-2337 to sign up for the class. Thank you. 😊 Kellie Yazzie, Foster Care Coordinator Division of Social Services, Southern Ute Tribe Phone: 970.563.2337; Fax: 970.563.4865
The Financial Plan Update is a priority of Tribal Council and membership. Tribal Members are encouraged to attend in person or via Web-Ex to learn about updates. Attendance is only needed at one meeting. Meetings are closed to enrolled Tribal Members only. Please register early if you wish to join the Web-Ex livestream and for faster verification, please use the SUDEP Portal "so-ute" email address. Please join us during one of the meetings on: November 8th, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Southern Ute Museum Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpm1108 November 20th, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Southern Ute Museum Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpa1120 November 20th, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Sky Ute Casino Resort Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpe1120 For questions or more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313. -Summer Begay, Communication Specialist
The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility would like to invite all Utes and their families to the November Sip, Chat, and Chew taking place on November 9, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Facility. This month is sponsored by the Southern Ute Growth Fund and will be a Thanksgiving Dinner. Please call (970) 563-2640 for more information.
Join Shining Mountain Health and Wellness staff on Thursday, November 9th, at the MC building for some “Knowledge is POWER” to help prevent diabetes with nutrition through pregnancy and after. Taught by our dietitian, Lisa Smith, RDN. Delicious lunch is being prepared. Raffle afterwards.