Greetings!  Shining Mountain Heatlh and Wellness is pleased to bring you our Shining Mountain Fresh offering for January 2025: Spanish Chickpea Stew…easy and full of flavor.  A meat-free dish can help support your health and the environment so try meatless meals twice a week, starting with this one! Sign up using the QR code on the flyer or the link below by Monday, January 27th with meal kit pickup on Wednesday, January 29th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMFJan2025

Southern Ute Elders services will be taking Elders to the movie on January 7, 2025.  The van will depart at 11:0o a.m.  Please call (970) 563-2309 to have your name added to the list.

Wednesday, January 8th is shut-off day. Please pay your bill before 10:00 a.m. on this day to avoid any late fees. You can also call the Utilities office at 970-563-5500 with any questions. Thank for your business.    

Start the new year with a great breakfast and enjoy the company of your friends at the Senior Breakfast. The breakfast is open to all Senior Citizens 55 Years and older.

President Biden has declared Thursday, January 9, a National Day of Mourning to remember the life and legacy of James Earl Carter Jr., the 39th President of the United States, and has issued an Executive Order for the closure of federal offices. In alignment, Tribal Council has approved the closure of the Permanent Fund offices on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Sky Ute Casino Resort, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will remain open. Permanent Fund business hours will resume on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Bring all of your yard sale items to the Southern Ute MPF and sell old stuff to make room for the new items you received for Christmas. Yard Sale is 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Make and Take Crafting will be 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Concession will be open around 11:30 a.m. For more information on the event or general SU MPF questions, please call (970) 563-2640.

The Southern Ute Education Department is thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for Southern Ute high school students, ages 15-18, to participate in a study abroad program this summer! This program is designed to provide students with a unique cultural experience, enhance their educational journey, and broaden their global perspectives. Participants will have the chance to immerse themselves in a new culture, learn from diverse educational systems, and develop valuable skills that will benefit their future endeavors. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the world and gain a deeper understanding of different cultures. For more details about the program, including eligibility criteria and application deadlines, please refer to the attached flyer. Southern Ute Education Applications are currently being accepted through February 14, 2025.  The AFS-USA Application is due March 1, 2025. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact the Southern Ute Education Department at (970) 563-2794 or (970) 563-2783.

Southern Ute Elders services will be taking Elders shopping on January 14, 2025.  The van will depart at 9:0o a.m.  Please call (970) 563-2309 to have your name added to the list.

Join the Southern Ute Shining Mountain Health and Wellness and Ute Mountain Ute Women’s Wellness Program for our Cervical Cancer Awareness Lunch and Learn, Thursday 1/16 from 12-1pm at the Southern Ute Museum Large Classroom. They have a few spots left! RSVP required. Sign up today if you are interested using the QR code or the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CervicalCancerLunch_2025