Elder Services: Movie Day (Durango)
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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 […]
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The Southern Ute Division of Social Services is offering Positive Indian Parenting Class during the month of July. This month there is a change to the times we’re offering the class. As requested by the community, we are offering an evening class to working parents, who might not be available during office hours. In July 2024, the classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You may sign up now for this free, virtual class. Call (970) 563-2337 to sign up.
Autumn Sage will be out of the area beginning July 31st – August 8th. Therefore Royalty applications can be picked up and dropped off at the Culture Department. They will be stamped in and sealed. Reminder: DEADLINE to submit applications is Wednesday, August 7th at 12:00 p.m. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. For more information, please call 970-563-2983.
The Johnson-O’Malley Committee will be distributing school supplies for all JOM eligible students attending Ignacio and Bayfield School Districts on the following dates: Bayfield School District: Thursday, August 1st Ignacio School District: Thursday, August 8th At the Southern Ute Education Department. Please sign up your student(s) ahead of time for the school supplies by calling or emailing the following information: Bayfield or Ignacio School District Grade level for the 2024-25 School For further information or if you are interested in enrolling your student in the JOM program please contact the Education Specialist, Kaylyn LeClaire.
SUHC – CLOSED ALL AFTERNOON – 1st Thursday of Each Month August 1 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Southern Ute Health Center will be closed every first Thursday of the month from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. All phone calls will be managed by the triage line. If you have any questions, please call the Southern Ute Health Center at (970) 563-4581 and select Option 1.
Eligibility has changed to boys AND girls from grades 3rd-12th grade Hours: Thurs/Frid - 8:30am-11:30am (no lunch, just snacks) Sat/Sun - 8:30am-1:30pm (lunch and snacks provided) What: Youth Basketball Camp Where: FLC – Whalen Gym When: August 1st-4th Time: 8:30-12:30p Age: 3rd-12th grade boys AND girls Who: Open to all Ute TMs, descendants, and community Call (970) 563-0214 TODAY to reserve your spot!
Join us for this year’s co-ed volleyball tournament! Show off your bump, set, and spike! $300 entry fee
The Southern Ute Culture Center and Museum (SUCCM) will be CLOSED on Saturday, August 3, in preparation for the upcoming Pino Nuche Art Market & Juried Show. We apologize for any inconvenience that follows the closure. Museum business hours will remain unaffected through the week of August 4 – August 11 and will be as follows: Museum Administration Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5pm. Museum Permanent/Temporary Galleries & Gift Shop: Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm. If you have any questions about our closure, please feel free to contact the SUCCM Front Desk at 970-563-2980.