FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2025 Rim Road Fire Update Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Firefighters are making strong headway, with containment expected to reach 75% by the end of the day. The fire remains at 114 acres, with no new growth reported. Crews are actively securing containment lines and conducting mop-up operations across the fire area. Infrared technology is being used to detect and eliminate hidden hot spots, helping ensure the fire stays within control lines. A total of 106 personnel remain assigned to the incident. While fire activity has stayed moderate, crews and resources will remain in the area to respond quickly and proactively to any new fire starts. Public and firefighter safety remain the top priority. Further updates will be shared as conditions evolve. The safety of the community and fire personnel remains the top priority as suppression efforts continue. Smoke may be visible to the local communities. For information related to air quality, please go to: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/wood-smoke-and-health or https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/…/ambient-monitoring/. To report fires contact: DURANGO ZONE DISPATCH (970) 385-1324SOUTHERN UTE POLICE DISPATCH (970) 563-4401
The Culture Preservation Department and Southern Ute Fairgrounds is offering a horsemanship program starting on Friday April 18th, 2025 at the Fairgrounds. All are invited. Materials are provided. Contact Heritage & Event Coordinator Eugene Bereza for questions regarding this event at 970-563-2307.
The Annual Spring Clean Up will take place April 21-25, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for information related to the Clean-Up and communication regarding designated pick-ups from tribal departments and/or tribal entities. Please contact Mr. Tyson Thompson, Property and Facilities Director, at (970) 563-2945 for any questions or clarification needed related to the 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
Behavioral Health is excited to invite local Native Youth to a Pizza Party/Brainstorming event where we will ask for your ideas and artwork for a youth led mural to be located at the Piinu Nuuchi Skatepark! The Pizza Party will be held at the Multipurpose Facility on April 25 from 12:30-3:30 PM. Art supplies will be provided. Bring yourself and your creativity and let your ideas soar! On May 1st we invite the whole community to attend an art show of the art created by local youth. This event will be held at the Multipurpose Facility on May 1st from 6:00-8:00 PM. The community is invited to vote for the winning design! Please reach out to Tamara Turner at Behavioral Health for further information. 970-563-5700. All materials and pizza for participating youth will be provided free of charge. We hope to see you there!