Events

Van will depart Elders Services at 9 am.

Southern Ute Economic Development in partnership with D&E Business Solutions presents Starting Small: Business Foundations for Tribal Entrepreneurs. This 3-part workshop series will take place on: • June 23rd • July 21st • August 25th These workshops are open to Southern Ute Tribal Members & Families. If you are interested in starting a business, launching a side hustle, or turning a skill into income, this workshop is for you! Please reach out to Allison Wall for more information and the registration link: awall@southernute-nsn.gov.

We're excited to share that Summer Food for Kids is back in Ignacio! Thanks to a partnership between Pine River Shares, the Ignacio Community Library, and Ignacio Out & Equal Alliance, free food bags will be available throughout the summer for children and youth ages 18 and younger. Program Details June 2 – August 6 Ignacio Community Library • Food bags available every Tuesday - Starting TOMORROW, JUNE 2! • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM • No cost and no registration required Who Can Participate? All Pine River Valley children and youth ages 18 and younger No registration required Free of chargE For more information or to reserve a neighborhood food bag, please call 970-884-6040. Please help us spread the word by sharing this information with families, friends, neighbors, and community members. Together, we can help ensure that every child has access to nutritious food throughout the summer. Thank you, Trennie Burch (she/they) Executive Director | Ignacio Out & Equal Alliance In partnership with Pine River Shares and the Ignacio Community Library "When everyone shares, no one goes without."

Come join Economic Development for our weekly Píinu Núuchi Farmers Market at Sky Ute Casino Resort on Wednesday, June 24th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM! We have an amazing lineup of amazing vendors and food vendors will be Crazy Coop, Phishy Bear Burger, Tortilleria de Flor, Miss Mandy with her delicious fry bread and other goodies, Herbie Family Farms, C&S Creations, MJ Ranch — and the list goes on! Whether you're looking for a delicious lunch, fresh local products, handcrafted items, sweet treats, or unique gifts, there's something for everyone. Come enjoy your lunch break, support local vendors, and celebrate community with us!

Southern Ute Growth Fund Office Building Closure | 2026 Employee Appreciation Day The Southern Ute Growth Fund office building will be closed on Thursday, June 25, for our annual Employee Appreciation Day. If you need assistance during this time, please call our main line at (970) 563-5000 and leave a voicemail. Tribal Members attempting to reach SUDEP may call (970) 563-5555 and leave a voicemail. All calls will be returned once we resume normal business operations. Thank you for your understanding.

Please join the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and MINDSOURCE Brain Injury Network for an afternoon of shared food, community support, and meaningful learning. Since brain injuries are often invisible, it can be hard for people to recognize them or truly understand what someone is going through. Join us to find resources, share your experiences, and support community well-being.  All community members and staff are welcome! Please see the attached flyer for the date, time, location, and full schedule.   For more information please contact, Tribal Services Department at 970-563-2264.

Southern Ute Behavioral Health is offering another round of Mental Health First Aid for adults! This free training is for adults age 18 and up to help learn how to spot signs of mental health challenges in their friends, loved ones, and neighbors, and offer real support. In this training participants learn important information about different kinds of mental health challenges. Learn about signs, symptoms, how to help someone in a mental health crisis, and an action plan for helping people access community resources. Please see the flyer for more details, there will be 8 hours of in person, hands-on instruction, and lunch will be provided. For more information on enrolling in this free training, email James Wilson at: jawilson@southernute-nsn.gov