SU Tribal Office Closure
In observance of Christmas, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
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 […]
In observance of Christmas, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
The University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law will return to the Southern Ute Reservation on December 27, 28, 30 & 31, 2024, to facilitate the Tribal Wills Clinic for (15) Southern Ute Tribal Members who are interested in drafting a will. This will be held at Sky Ute Casino Resort. The Tribal Wills Clinic is a group of volunteers including law students and licensed attorneys, who donate their time to help Tribal Members write wills. The services are free and the process takes about 4 hours, spread over two days. To make an appointment, please contact Mr. John Roach at (505) 716-6788 for more information. 2024 Tribal Will Proj Flyer for Southern Ute December 2024
Healthy Cooking with Lisa Smith and Ute Bingo will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the SU MPF.
Tribal Office Closure Notice In observance of the New Year, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will close at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Happy New Year
In observance of the New Year, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025. ✨Happy New Year ✨
On Thursday, January 2, 2025, the SU MPF will provide a class for youth on making Jerky and Tortillas from 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Please call the SU MPF at (970) 563-2640 for more information.
The Crafts Projects for Youth Class has been postponed to the Spring time. Look for future postings and updates or call (970) 563-2640 for more information.
On Friday, January 3, 2025, from 11:30am-1:30pm, the NÚU’APAGHAPI WAYGAY is hosting a Navajo Taco sale to raise funds for the community Ute language class. Please join us at the SunUte Community Center and get your taco! For more information, contact Dr. Stacey Oberly at 970-382-1878.
🏀 Come one come all and meet the players of FLC and Navajo Tech! 🏀 Shoot around with them and get to know the players before their big night here at SunUte. After the meet and greet, join us in a free throw contest. If you think you have the skill (or luck), come show it off! Get your chance to win a prize the next day at the game! If you are in the top shooters on Friday, you can get the opportunity to shoot during halftime and win a grand prize! The FLC vs. Navajo Tech game tickets will be given away at the Meet and Greet, so don’t miss your opportunity to get yours!
Southern Ute Elders services will be taking Elders to the movie on January 7, 2025. The van will depart at 11:0o a.m. Please call (970) 563-2309 to have your name added to the list.