FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571 Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2025 Ute 63 Fire Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The lightning-caused Ute 63 Fire was discovered on the afternoon of July 13, 2025 near Morgan Canyon on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation. Despite a quick response from Ute Mountain Ute BIA Agency and Southern Ute BIA Agency firefighters, the fire continued to grow through the night of the 13th. On July 14, 2025 the Durango Interagency Type 3 Team (IMT3) was ordered to provide oversight and additional resources to the Ute 63 Fire. The Durango Interagency IMT3 is utilizing airtankers, helicopters, 1 dozer, and approximately 96 firefighters to suppress the Ute 63 Fire. Assisting agencies include Los Pinos Fire, Fort Lewis Mesa Fire, Durango Fire, Upper Pine Fire, San Juan County NM Fire, US Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. As of 11:30 a.m. on July 16, 2025, the Ute 63 Fire has been mapped at approximately 108 acres and is 25% contained. The Durango Interagency Type 3 Incident Management Team anticipates increased containment in the coming days, aided by incoming firefighting resources and a slight drop in temperatures […]
The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy will be closed Wednesday, 3/12 – Friday, 3/14, 2025 for the staff to attend the National American Montessori Society conference in Denver. As the first Accredited Indigenous Montessori school in the nation, we will proudly represent the school, the Tribe, and community. This opportunity will provide the staff with training, workshops, and comradery with other Montessorians from around the country. Whether donations or monetarily, THANK YOU for your support with the many fundraisers we held. Spring is also coming! The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy will be closed Monday, 3/17 – Friday, 3/21, 2025 for Spring Break. School will resume on Monday, March 24, 2025
Southern Ute Behavioral Health's Department will be hosting a 6-week Breath & Movement Group.This group will happen on Wednesdays, starting February 5, 2025. SPACE IS LIMITED, 6 spots are available!Attached above is the flyer for this group!Please contact Behavioral Health's office to receive more information and/or to register:(970).563.5700
Southern Ute Agriculture Division would like to remind interested tribal members and other local natives that the Growing Fruit Trees & Shrubs Class will be on March 12, 2025, during the lunch hour, please RSVP to reserve your spot. Classes will be held at the EPD Conference Room at 71 Mike Frost Way. Enter the building on the North side door will be open.