SUIMA: Book Fair
The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy will be holding their annual Book Fair from Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3, 2026 in the SUIMA dining hall. For more information, call the office at 970-563-0253.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Sage, Chairman – 970.563.0100 Tribal Information Services – 970.563.4702 FOR RELEASE: October 25, 2026 PROCLAMATION OF STATE OF LOCAL DISASTER DUE TO SEVERE MONSOON STORMS, FLASH FLOODING, AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE ACROSS THE SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN RESERVATION Under the authority vested in me in Resolution Number 2004-225 and the Tribe’s Emergency Operations Plan, I, Christine Sage, the Chairman of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, hereby proclaim a state of local disaster on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation as follows: Background and Need On October 20, 2026, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Decision Support Packet indicating moderate to heavy rainfall, possible flooding, and high confidence for periods of widespread rainfall for La Plata and Archuleta counties where the Southern Ute Indian Reservation is located. On October 22, 2026, the NWS issued a Decision Support Packet indicating heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches for the southwest San Juans, and that flooding from heavy rainfall would result, including high confidence in periods of widespread rainfall and localized flooding. On October 23, 2026, the NWS issued a Decision Support Packet indicating that heavy rainfall in the region was resulting in flooding of small creeks, arroyos, rivers […]
The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy will be holding their annual Book Fair from Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3, 2026 in the SUIMA dining hall. For more information, call the office at 970-563-0253.
As part of the Agricultural Revitalization Initiative led by Vice Chairman Marvin Pinnecoose, the Executive Office is offering a unique opportunity for two (2) adult Southern Ute Tribal Members to visit a meat processing facility in Missoula, Montana. This trip directly supports ongoing efforts to strengthen and revitalize agricultural knowledge and opportunities within the Tribe. This trip will take place April 14–15, 2026, with travel scheduled to depart on April 13th and return on April 16th. Related travel expenses will be fully covered by the Executive Office, including airfare. Adult Tribal Members who are interested in agriculture, food systems, or meat processing are encouraged to participate. Those interested should email the following to be entered into the drawing with their name and contact information no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, April 6, 2026: The selection drawing will be held at the next Regular Meeting on April 7, 2026 where two participants will be chosen. We encourage eligible members to apply and take advantage of this learning experience. For more information, please contact the Executive Office at 970.563.2314 or Vice Chairman Pinnecoose at 970.563.2402.