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 2024 Summer Club for the Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe will be June 10, 2024 - August 9, 2024. No club July 4-12, 2024. Ages 6-18, limited space available. Tribal member meeting is April 30, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m. at the Mouache Room at SunUte Community Center. Community meetings will be May 14, 2024 @ 12 p.m. and May 21, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m. For any questions, contact SUBGC @ (970) 563-4753 or bgcstaff@southernute-nsn.gov
Join us for this year’s co-ed volleyball tournament! Show off your bump, set, and spike! Registration deadline is July 30th! $300 entry fee
The Dolores River Boating Advocates are working to protect the Dolores River Canyons from Dolores to the Utah state line. They have been working with several members of the three Ute tribes to help educate community members, but to also reconnect folks simply with the landscape. The Advocates are hosting a family camping trip - open to Ute tribal members and their families from the three Ute communities. They will be providing transportation from Cortez, tents, sleeping bags, etc. are all provided. So are food, games, and paddle boards. Hosts of this trip will provide information on current conservation efforts for this landscape. All meals from Friday Dinner to Sunday Breakfast are included! Transportation will be available. Mileage for personal vehicles is not covered. Lodging and camping options available at Camp V with no cost to participants. Camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag and pad will be provided upon request) RSVP to: suzanne@doloresriverboating.org or (970) 739-4293. This is hosted by Conservation Lands Foundation, Colorado Wildlands Project, Dolores River Boating Advocates, and other conservation organizations.
Van departs at 11:00 a.m.
The Southern Ute Division of Social Services is offering Positive Indian Parenting Class during the month of July. This month there is a change to the times we’re offering the class. As requested by the community, we are offering an evening class to working parents, who might not be available during office hours. In July 2024, the classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You may sign up now for this free, virtual class. Call (970) 563-2337 to sign up.
Autumn Sage will be out of the area beginning July 31st – August 8th. Therefore Royalty applications can be picked up and dropped off at the Culture Department. They will be stamped in and sealed. Reminder: DEADLINE to submit applications is Wednesday, August 7th at 12:00 p.m. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. For more information, please call 970-563-2983.
The Johnson-O’Malley Committee will be distributing school supplies for all JOM eligible students attending Ignacio and Bayfield School Districts on the following dates: Bayfield School District: Thursday, August 1st Ignacio School District: Thursday, August 8th At the Southern Ute Education Department. Please sign up your student(s) ahead of time for the school supplies by calling or emailing the following information: Bayfield or Ignacio School District Grade level for the 2024-25 School For further information or if you are interested in enrolling your student in the JOM program please contact the Education Specialist, Kaylyn LeClaire.