Events

The Southern Ute Tribe will be hosting the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Youth Practicum this year June 22-26th, 2026. Who can apply? 10th-12th grade (14-17yrs) Native Youth interested in Natural Resources What do we learn? You will learn more about natural resource professions, tribal fish and wildlife management in the Southwest & professional development. How much does it cost? Free! NAFWS will pay for travel expenses to attend. ( airfare, mileage, food and lodging) Apply now! https://www.nafws.org/youth-early-professional/southwest-summer-youth-practicum/

Get your team together, grab your gloves, and step up to the plate — SunUte Softball Leagues are BACK and bigger than ever! 😤🔥 Whether you're swinging for glory or just in it for the good vibes, we’ve got a spot for you! 📣 Two Leagues • One Epic Summer ✨ Men’s League – Tuesday Nights ✨ Co‑Ed League – Wednesday Nights 💰 $375 per team ⏳ Registration Deadline: May 28, 2026 📍 Register at: SunUte Community Center 🎉 League Play Starts: June 2, 2026 🏟️ Fields: Multi‑Sport Field & Patrick Silva Memorial Field 📞 Info: Jake Fixico — (970) 563‑2664   Bring the heat, bring the teamwork, and let’s make this summer LEGENDARY. Who’s ready to swing for the fences?! 🔥🥎🙌

The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy is accepting new and re-enrolling student registration forms for the 2026-2027 school year. Registration packets can be found at www.suima.org or calling 970-563-0253.

A special shout-out to our Southern Ute Utilities colleagues who collaborated with Fort Lewis College to design and develop this training, held each Thursday in May. This effort reflects strong collaboration across the team, and we are grateful for the time, expertise, and leadership of Chris Musgrave, Madilenia Chavarillo, and Julian Baker. The Fundamentals of Water Operations begins Thursday, May 7, in Durango, with Southern Ute Tribal Members receiving first preference. This free, hands-on training was shaped by water professionals from across our region, including the Southern Ute Utilities Division’s water operators, who helped design the curriculum and invite you to be part of it. Free. Hands-on. Four Thursdays. Train in real facilities with real operators and explore real career pathways—including opportunities in Tribal Nation water operations. Dates: May 7, 14, 21 & 28 Time: Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Location: Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation, downtown Durango Scan the bar code or enroll at gowork.fortlewis.edu or contact pfeeley@fortlewis.edu for more information.

We're excited to share that Summer Food for Kids is back in Ignacio! Thanks to a partnership between Pine River Shares, the Ignacio Community Library, and Ignacio Out & Equal Alliance, free food bags will be available throughout the summer for children and youth ages 18 and younger. Program Details June 2 – August 6 Ignacio Community Library • Food bags available every Tuesday - Starting TOMORROW, JUNE 2! • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM • No cost and no registration required Who Can Participate? All Pine River Valley children and youth ages 18 and younger No registration required Free of chargE For more information or to reserve a neighborhood food bag, please call 970-884-6040. Please help us spread the word by sharing this information with families, friends, neighbors, and community members. Together, we can help ensure that every child has access to nutritious food throughout the summer. Thank you, Trennie Burch (she/they) Executive Director | Ignacio Out & Equal Alliance In partnership with Pine River Shares and the Ignacio Community Library "When everyone shares, no one goes without."

Shut off day is June 10, 2026, by 10 am. Screenshot