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.

Keeping Kids Safe Around Water Summer Swim Lessons are coming soon!!! Registration opens Monday, 5/6.  First session begins June 3, 2024. SUIT Tribal Member youth receive FREE swim lessons. For more information, please contact Abel Velasquez at 970-563-2651.

Lake Capote will be celebrating their 60th Anniversary this year! The Lake will be hosting a season long Fishing Derby. If you catch a tagged fish, you win a prize.  ( prizes will vary) Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday Sunup to Sundown Bait shop: Monday-Sunday 8:00 am-6:00pm If you have any questions, you can contact Lake Capote at (970) 883-2273 or the Wildlife Division at (970) 563-0130.

The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department would like to share the Southern Ute Bear Dance celebration flyer. The celebration will begin on May 24, 2024, with the blessing of the Corral and welcoming the SUIMA students to kick-off the Bear Dance.  The traditional Bear Dance Feast will also take place on Monday, May 27, 2024. The Southern Ute Bear Dance Chief Matthew Box is also seeking Volunteers for the 2024 Bear Dance. If interested, please contact Sherisa Valdez, Events and Heritage Coordinator, at 970.563.2988 or Bear Dance Chief, Matthew J. Box at 970.759.7038.