Tri-Utes are back this 2024! The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is hosting this year’s Tri-Ute Games and is looking for athletes and coaches!  Save the date for mid-summer 2024, exact dates will be announced before the end of March.  Packet pick-up for coaches and players will be at SunUte Recreation.  Please contact SunUte Recreation at (970) 563-0214 and request the following Recreation staff members for assistance:  Darnell (2667), Elijah (2655), Kelsey (2660), or Bird (2664).  Deadline for packet submission will be May 3, 2024

Southern Ute Education is accepting nominations for the Elbert J. Floyd Award. Please see the attachment for requirements. Eligible recipients do not need to reside on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation; however, it is asked that they can be available to receive the award in person, which will take place at the Tribal Council Chambers in Ignacio, CO. Submission is to be in writing stating the basis of nomination and returned to the Southern Ute Education Department by 5:00 pm Friday, May 03, 2024. Nominations may be received from any teacher, Tribal member, or community member, and they must be submitted to the Southern Ute Education Department. For questions or more information please contact Heather White-Thunder at 970-563-0237 or email hwhiteth@southernute-nsn.gov.

The Department of Natural Resources – Lands Division (Division) seeks voluntary participation in the proposed Land Acquisition Team (LAT). Consideration for this participation is of utmost importance, and we hope that you will consider joining us in this effort. Your willingness and steadfastness to assist the Division in supplying recommendations and guidance on current and future land acquisitions will be highly appreciated by the Southern Ute Tribal Council, tribal staff, and tribal members for generations to come. We highly encourage Tribal member participation. If you are interested, please submit a summary of your intentions and why you should be chosen to sit on this team. You may sign up by emailing leburch@southernute-nsn.gov. The deadline to sign up is, Friday, May 10, 2024

Want to play soccer, but don’t want to risk the sunburn? Well, we’ve got the league for you! Join us this June for our indoor adult co-ed soccer league! Sign up now at front desk!

Join us in this year’s Men’s and Co-Ed Softball League!  Deadline: May 31st Registration Fee: $350/team Days: Men’s – Tues Nights & Women’s – Wednesday Nights  

The Southern Ute Youth Employment Program’s (YEP) job posting is up and is open to Tribal Member Youth 14-17 years of age. The Youth Employment Program’s job posting opened to First Descendants on Monday, April 22, 2024, for the same age range. Youth that apply will be contacted by the YEP Coordinator for interview schedule. If there are any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Dustin Weaver at (970) 563-2786 or dweaver@southernute-nsn.gov

Scholarship applications are available for Southern Ute Tribal Members for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year.  Please note deadlines and submit accordingly. Contact Michael Kirsch, Assistant Director for more information.  (970) 563-2783 mkirsch@southernute-nsn.gov.

The Wildlife Division will be accepting Brunot Rare Game Applications the month of May.  The drawing will be held in June. The application will be available online May 1st- May 31st, 2024: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/rare-game-app/ If you have any questions or need any additional information, please call (970) 563-0130.

DMV2GO will return to the Southern Ute Indian Reservation! DMV2GO is the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) exciting, new program that aims to help Coloradans who do not normally have easy access to in-office driver license services by bringing the DMV to them. DMV2GO is part of the DMV's commitment to serve all Coloradans. This program gives tribal membership, as well as local community members, a chance to address DMV issues without the required appointment at a DMV office.   May 2nd will be the first of three events hosted at the Sky Ute Casino Resort in the John S. Williams Room. The other events will occur on July 10th and September 5th,  2024. Services included are below. DMV2GO accepts cash, credit/debit card, checks, or money orders. First time: Colorado Driver License or ID card Out-of-State Transfers Renew: Driver License, Permit, Identification Card, Issue New: Driver License, Permit, Identification Card Motor Vehicle Records Reinstatements Colorado Roads and Community Safety Act services

The Southern Ute Health Center will be closed every first Thursday of the month from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  All phone calls will be managed by the triage line. If you have any questions, please call the Southern Ute Health Center at (970) 563-4581, and select Option 1.