FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2025 Rim Road Fire Update Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Firefighters are making strong headway, with containment expected to reach 75% by the end of the day. The fire remains at 114 acres, with no new growth reported. Crews are actively securing containment lines and conducting mop-up operations across the fire area. Infrared technology is being used to detect and eliminate hidden hot spots, helping ensure the fire stays within control lines. A total of 106 personnel remain assigned to the incident. While fire activity has stayed moderate, crews and resources will remain in the area to respond quickly and proactively to any new fire starts. Public and firefighter safety remain the top priority. Further updates will be shared as conditions evolve. The safety of the community and fire personnel remains the top priority as suppression efforts continue. Smoke may be visible to the local communities. For information related to air quality, please go to: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/wood-smoke-and-health or https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/…/ambient-monitoring/. To report fires contact: DURANGO ZONE DISPATCH (970) 385-1324SOUTHERN UTE POLICE DISPATCH (970) 563-4401
Ready for round 2?! Come join SunUte Community Center to reinvigorate your workout routine with their pop-up functional group fitness class. If you have a SunUte membership, this class is for you! Let’s kick it into high gear together. See you there!
Every Friday the Southern Ute Education Department hosts Ute Language classes from 12pm-1pm in the Buckskin Charlie room in the Leonard C. Burch Building. Please feel free to spread the word!
The Annual Southern Ute Spring Clean-Up Week! April 15-19, 2024 Tribal Members, Tribal Departments, and any tenant of the Southern Ute Indian Housing Authority are eligible for Spring Clean-Up services. Please schedule your clean up with the responsible tribal department. Pick-ups are By Appointment Only. There will be no pickups over the weekend or the week after. Tribal Departments will not pick up for non-tribal tenants living in Tribal Member owned rental homes. All pick-ups must be within the boundaries of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation only. ALL ITEMS MUST BE IN ONE AREA and general trash MUST BE BAGGED FOR PICK UP. No Pickups will be made without prior scheduling with the homeowner or department If you have tires, only 4 tires per household will be picked up. NO EXCEPTIONS. No semi-truck or heavy equipment tires accepted. Tribal Departments will not pull personal trailers to the transfer station. All vehicle disposals please call Building Maintenance at 970-563-0265. HAZARDOUS WASTE. If think your trash is hazardous waste, or you cannot identify the waste, please call Environmental Programs at 970-563-2272. If the pickup teams suspect that your trash may contain hazardous waste, or it is not identifiable, tribal departments will call […]
The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department is excited to announce exciting news! Join us for upcoming classes and workshops with Willette Thompson. Here's what we have in store: Shirts & Skirts Workshop • When: Mondays starting April 15th (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM) • Where: SUCCM Craft Room • Open to 6 participants due to limited sewing machines. Learn the art of creating beautiful shirts and skirts with expert guidance. For questions, please contact Ms. Izabella Cloud at 970-563-2984.
Come and enjoy lunch tomorrow. you can call in your order in advance, please let us know what time you will pick up your order. Remember you can call or email today. on Wednesday we will not be able to check our email, but will take phone orders. Questions? Please call Elise at 970-563--2641 or email eredd@southernute-nsn.gov
Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department is excited to announce exciting news! Join us for upcoming classes and workshops with Willette Thompson. Here's what we have in store: Núu’apaghatu po’oghani tavay • When: Wednesdays starting April 17th (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM) • Where: Library at SUCCM • Lesson plans include topics like sound systems, numbers, colors, phrases, conversation, and more! Plus, we'll have refreshments provided. Don't miss out on this enriching experience!