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
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.
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.
SUHC – CLOSED ALL AFTERNOON – 1st Thursday of Each Month August 1 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm 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.
Eligibility has changed to boys AND girls from grades 3rd-12th grade Hours: Thurs/Frid - 8:30am-11:30am (no lunch, just snacks) Sat/Sun - 8:30am-1:30pm (lunch and snacks provided) What: Youth Basketball Camp Where: FLC – Whalen Gym When: August 1st-4th Time: 8:30-12:30p Age: 3rd-12th grade boys AND girls Who: Open to all Ute TMs, descendants, and community Call (970) 563-0214 TODAY to reserve your spot!
Join us for this year’s co-ed volleyball tournament! Show off your bump, set, and spike! $300 entry fee
The Southern Ute Culture Center and Museum (SUCCM) will be CLOSED on Saturday, August 3, in preparation for the upcoming Pino Nuche Art Market & Juried Show. We apologize for any inconvenience that follows the closure. Museum business hours will remain unaffected through the week of August 4 – August 11 and will be as follows: Museum Administration Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5pm. Museum Permanent/Temporary Galleries & Gift Shop: Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm. If you have any questions about our closure, please feel free to contact the SUCCM Front Desk at 970-563-2980.