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 Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy will be closed November 20-24, 2023, for Thanksgiving break. Staff and students will return on Monday, November 27. If you have any questions, please call the school at 970-563-0253.
SunUte closure information is attached for this year’s Thanksgiving Holiday. Normal business hours resume on Saturday 11/25 (10am-5pm) Happy Turkey Day! 24/7 is Accessible
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed November 23-24, 2023. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, November 27, 2023.
SunUte will be offering 4 classes on Friday, November 24, 2023, from 10:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please see the flyer below.
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 SunUte Fitness Division is having a drawing for 2 used commercial Cybex Treadmills. Treadmills come as is, no warranty. Must be picked up by winners. One entry per tribal member. Raffle opens November 28, 2023, and closes, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 5 p.m. To enter, please contact Fitness Director-Abel Velasquez at (970)563-2651 or abvelas@southernute-nsn.gov
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
The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility will hold a Food Sale on November 29, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Facility. Please call (970) 563-2640/2641 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov for more information.