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. […]
Boys and Girls Club is helping the Southern Ute Police Department in hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 2025. There will be 3 age ranges for the fields 0-5, 6-9 and 10-14. Each field will have prize eggs with a piece of paper inside stating what prize they win. The kids will take the paper to the designated table to retrieve it. Prizes can be any size!
Attention Tribal Students in Grades 9-12! Don't miss this unique opportunity to visit the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) campus and engage in hands-on activities in CU's art, business, and environment programs. Experience college life and live like a CU Boulder student! Event Details: Dates: June 2-6, 2025 Location: CU Boulder, Boulder, CO Openings: 10 spots available for Southern Ute Tribal Members, 1st Descendants, and JOM students entering 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades in 2025-2026 Deadline to Sign Up: May 9, 2025 For applications or more information, contact Kaylyn LeClaire, Education Specialist, at (970) 563-2793 or kleclaire@southernute-nsn.gov.
Attention Southern Ute Students in Grades 10-12! Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus, meet Native youth from across Indian Country, and dive into exciting topics like Tribal hospitality, gaming, Indian law, and STEM. Enjoy off-campus tours of Las Vegas and gain valuable college and career readiness experience! Event Details: Dates: June 22-26, 2025 Location: UNLV Campus, Las Vegas Openings: 4 spots available for Southern Ute students Deadline to Sign Up: May 22, 2025 For applications or more information, contact Michael Kirsch at 970-563-2783 or mkirsch@southernute-nsn.gov.
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
Save the Date for the General Meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Sky Ute Casino Resort in the Event Center. Details on attendance options and the agenda are forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, this is a closed meeting for the enrolled Tribal Membership only. If you have any questions, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2319.