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.

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.

SunUte would like to share Summer Pool Hours information with the community.  Pool hours will be Monday- Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.  Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.  The pool will not be available during Swimming Lessons on Monday, Wednesday, or Fridays 9:00-11:15 a.m.  There is one lap lane available for Adult lap swim only.  For more information, please call Abel Velasquez, Fitness Director, at (970) 563-2651.

Movie Day for Elders in Durango, CO.  Van will depart Elder Services at 1:00 p.m.  Please call Elder Services at (970) 563-2309 to inquire or to request your name be added to the activities list.  

Shining Mountain Health and Wellness is hosting an Indigenous Cooking Class with guest chef Karlos Baca on Tuesdays June 4th and June 11th from 5:30-7:30pm at Southern Ute Higher Education Building, 330 Burns Avenue, Ignacio. Sign up for either day or both using the QR code or link on the flyer. Contact Lisa Smith at 970-563-2349 for more information.

The Utilities Shut-off Day is on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 10am.  All payments need to be received before 10am. If you have questions, please contact the Utilities Office at (970) 563-5500  

The Agriculture Division is hosting an Ag class on Hay Production along with a short Field Tour of the Pivot Project on June 5, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Custom Farm Shop located at 655 CR 517. For more information, please contact Mr. Kevin Mallow at 970.563.2901. Thank you. Agriculture Division