With methodical tenacity, firefighters continue the work of suppressing the Ute 63 Fire, burning on Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute tribal and private land near Hesperus, Colo. The fire is now mapped at 530 acres and is 34% contained; field observers walked the fireline and confirmed the reduction in reported acreage. Crews worked Sunday to secure containment lines and aggressively search for remaining hot spots through a process called mop-up. Mop-up requires firefighters to sift through the earth looking and feeling for pockets of heat in the soil which could flare up and reignite the fire. When heat is discovered, firefighters dig it out and cool it down with water from backpack pumps, hoses, or even helicopters. Today, the 345 firefighters and support personnel assigned to the Ute 63 Fire are expecting more favorable conditions, with cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and a chance of rain. An Interagency Hotshot Crew will work the fire’s northern edge in Morgan Canyon while other crews extend water systems along the fire’s southern edge – all with the goal of keeping the fire firmly within current lines. Firefighters continue to cold-trail along all of the fire’s edges and patrol for any indications of heat. […]
Reminder: Southern Ute Agricultural classes will continue during the months of March and April during the lunch hour, please RSVP to reserve your spot by calling (970) 563-2900. 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.
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.
Tribal and State leadership will celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of the Nuuchiu to the State of Colorado during Ute Day at the Capitol on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Denver, Colorado at the State Capitol (200 E. Colfax Ave). The Speaking Program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 9:45 a.m. The agenda is detailed below: – Invocation – Drum Group: Yellow Jacket – Color Guard: Ute Mountain Ute Veterans – Remarks: Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, & Ute Tribal Chairmen Manuel Heart and Melvin J. Baker – Ute Youth Council & Royalty Introductions A lunch will be held at History Colorado (1200 Broadway, Denver, CO) starting at 12:30 p.m., followed by presentations until 3:30 p.m. This event is open to Tribal Members and the public. Attendees are responsible for arranging their transportation and accommodations. Specialty Tours will be available and led by Capitol staff. Sign-up sheets will be available at the event on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs at 720-402-4206, SUIT Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313, or the UMUT Administration Office at 970-564-5600.
The Southern Ute Education Department will be hosting the annual Career Fair on April 3rd, 2025. This event is always a great opportunity for students and Tribal members to have interactions with and exposure to Tribal Departments, local organizations, and colleges and universities.
The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy is holding their Annual Scholastic Book Fair between Monday, March 31 – Friday, April 4, 2025. This Book Fair is open to everyone; you don’t need to have a student at the school to participate. The Book Fair will be held in the dining hall and purchases can be made through eWallet for easy, cash-free shopping. For more information, contact the SUIMA office at 970-563-0253.
Join Shining Mountain Health and Wellness on Thursday April 10th from 12-1pm, downstairs in the MCB Building for our monthly Breastfeeding and Parenting Support Class. We will be talking about the effects of alcohol on pregnancy and breastfeeding. Come learn something new, share your experiences, and share a nutritious lunch. See you there!
Southern Ute Behavioral Health Division would like to announce Ribbon Skirt Workshops with Jennifer Goodtracks. The classes are free to youth ages 14-18 and all materials are provided. Classes will be held April 10,11, and 14 at the Multi-Purpose Facility from 5:30-7:30 and will be limited to the first 8 participants. We hope to see you there!