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 […]
Support your local Boys & Girls Club’s “Hearts Fundraiser”. Local businesses and Tribal Departments will be selling hearts during February, see attached. Bruce LeClaire Chief Executive Officer Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe 290 Mouache Circle / Ignacio, CO 81137 Office (970) 563-2694 www.bgcsu.org www.facebook.com/BGCSUIT
The Southern Ute Education Department is recruiting 10 rising 8th graders through high school students for a 5-day trip to Oceanside, California, June 24-28, 2024. The trip will allow Southern Ute Tribal Member youth to explore Growth Fund Properties and discover future career paths. Application Deadline is February 29, 2024, to drop off or email. You can scan the QR Code located on the attached flyer for the application. Please submit applications, inquire, or provide concerns, to the following SU Education employees: Chasity Bean at cbean@southernute-nsn.gov Julie Stone at jstone@southernute-nsn.gov Thank you, Chasity M. Bean Southern Ute Indian Tribe Education Department Education Specialist O: 970-563-2793 cbean@southernute-nsn.gov
SunUte knows this is over a month away, but we are excited to get the word out! Volleyball camp for boys and girls ages 8-17 will take place on March 8, 2024, at SunUte Community Center from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pizza to follow!! Cost is $5/participant. Call SunUte at 970-563-0214 for more questions or Kelsey Frost at 970-563-2660.
Please join us for a lunch & learn to celebrate American Heart Month this February. There will be an informational presentation, free blood pressure screenings, and free food! Please RSVP for this event at: https://forms.office.com/r/KZd7nwC5N2 We look forward to seeing you there and helping you learn about ways to keep your heart healthy. Toghoyaqh, Aly Seibel Admin Assistant I Community & Home Health Services Office: 970-563-2348 Cell: 970-553-0118
SunUte invites those interested to discover more about the pwoerful and proven practice of Pranayama. This will be a two-hour workshop. Please wear comfortable clothing. No registration required. Free for members. $6 day pass for non-members. Please contact Sage Frane (970) 563-2656 for more information.
On Sunday, 2/18, the pool will be closed due to unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate you understanding in this and apologize for the inconvenience.
In observance of the President's Day holiday, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Tomorrow, February 23, 2024, TNT Tech Services are scheduled to replace and update wireless equipment at Construction Services & the Wood Yard. TNT Tech Services will start at 10 am at Wood Yard and then move onto Construction Services around noon. All phone, internet, and network access will be unavailable until new equipment is mounted and tested. Both Wood Yard & Construction Services will be back online by the end of the day, Friday, February 23, 2024. All calls to Construction Services shall be routed to (970) 553-9268 for inquires or requests for services. All calls to the Woodyard shall remain routed to Ms. Marlene Price at (970) 563-2910. Email updates will be sent when service has been restored. - Tribal Information Services
Behavioral Health presents: Mending Broken Hearts, a culturally based healing program for Grief & loss, and Intergenerational Trauma. Unresolved grief is demonstrated in the many social issues that Native people experience, as represented in the “sick” forest illustration. Traditional healthy cultures have been made “sick” by the anger, guilt, shame, and fear, passed on from generation to generation. This creates a “culture” that is shame-based. This sense of shame and unresolved grief contributes to the behavioral, emotional, physical, and spiritual issues that challenge wellness. Join us Every Tuesday starting February 20th at the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum Large Classroom from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Marvina Olguin Peer Recovery Coach SUHC-Behavioral Health marolguin@southernute-nsn.gov 970-563-2359 https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/tribal-health/behavioral-health/ If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 988 provides 24/7 connection to confidential support. There is Hope. Just call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org #988Lifeline
Please join us for a lunch & learn to celebrate American Heart Month this February. There will be an informational presentation, free blood pressure screenings, and free food! Please RSVP for this event at: https://forms.office.com/r/KZd7nwC5N2 We look forward to seeing you there and helping you learn about ways to keep your heart healthy. Toghoyaqh, Aly Seibel Admin Assistant I Community & Home Health Services Office: 970-563-2348 Cell: 970-553-0118