The Southern Ute Department of Natural Resources has been tasked with creating a Comprehensive Agricultural Land Management Plan with long-term and short-term ideas for the plan that includes conceptual goals and objectives for further planning and development. The department would like to encourage the Southern Ute tribal membership to complete the survey regarding as-signed tribal agricultural lands. The survey can be obtained by scanning the attached QR code or by visiting the following survey link: https://forms.office.com/r/dTv0KjjKCx through June 30, 2025. The survey will also be available during the Southern Ute Tribal Membership General Meeting in April. For further information, questions, or concerns, please call: 970-563-2237.

Join SunUte Community Center for the 55th Los Pinos Spring Classic Softball Tournament at the Patrick Silva Memorial Softball Field! Dates : May 23–25, 2025 Divisions: Men’s, Women’s, & Co-Ed Entry Fee : $350 per team Registration Deadline : May 19, 2025 Bat Restrictions: 240 bats only – Classic M / Pro M / Classic W Gather your team and compete in one of the longest-running tournaments in the region! To register or for more info, contact Recreation: Kelsey: (970) 563-2660 Elijah: (970) 563-2655 Darnell: (970) 563-2667 Let’s play ball!! Bring the heat and help keep this classic swinging.

Attention Southern Ute Students in Grades 10-12! Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus, meet Native youth from across Indian Country, and dive into exciting topics like Tribal hospitality, gaming, Indian law, and STEM. Enjoy off-campus tours of Las Vegas and gain valuable college and career readiness experience! Event Details: Dates: June 22-26, 2025 Location: UNLV Campus, Las Vegas Openings: 4 spots available for Southern Ute students Deadline to Sign Up: May 22, 2025 For applications or more information, contact Michael Kirsch at 970-563-2783 or mkirsch@southernute-nsn.gov.

The Wildlife Division will be accepting Brunot Rare Game Applications MAY 1st-31st, 2025. The drawing will be held in June. 3 Big Horn Sheep 2 Mountain Goat 2 Moose All applications will be submitted online:  https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/rare-game-app/ Members can also visit the Brunot Hunting website to find the link https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/natural-resources/wildlife-resource-management/hunting/brunot-area-hunting-and-fishing/  If you have any questions, please call the Wildlife Division at (970) 563-0130

The Culture Preservation Department will be hosting a Bear Dance Workshop on Tuesday May 13th from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the Casino Event Center. This is in preparation for the Bear Dance Friday May 23-26th. Contact Heritage & Event Coordinator Eugene Bereza at 970-563-2307 for any questions/ concerns regarding this event.

Breath and Movement Group is Kicking Off in April! Join Southern Ute Behavioral Health every week to gently stretch and move in a supportive, peer led space. Bring curiosity and awareness to the mind and body to learn new coping skills. Decrease stress while increasing vitality and well-being. Please bring an exercise mat, if possible. No prior experience needed! Open to all Native American Community members, age 18+! Space is available yet limited! Facilitators: Tamara D. Turner (she/her), PhD, Mental Health Capacity Building through Culture & the Arts; Rachel Shockley (she/her), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Substance Abuse Therapist