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
April 30, 2024, 3pm Gardening Challenges Clint Kearns will provide information on dealing with the many challenges that gardeners face in SW Colorado.
The Wildlife Division will be accepting Brunot Rare Game Applications the month of May. The drawing will be held in June. The application will be available online May 1st- May 31st, 2024: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/rare-game-app/ If you have any questions or need any additional information, please call (970) 563-0130.
The Utilities Shut-off Day is on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 10am. All payments need to be received before 10am. If you have questions, please contact the Utilities Office at (970) 563-5500.
All senior Citizens are welcome to attend the breakfast and enjoy socializing with your friends.
BGC Summer Club Registration! Please note the date change for our first meeting. Due to a conflicting community event on April 30th, the Tribal Member only meeting will be moved to May 1st at 5:30pm.
DMV2GO will return to the Southern Ute Indian Reservation! DMV2GO is the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) exciting, new program that aims to help Coloradans who do not normally have easy access to in-office driver license services by bringing the DMV to them. DMV2GO is part of the DMV's commitment to serve all Coloradans. This program gives tribal membership, as well as local community members, a chance to address DMV issues without the required appointment at a DMV office. May 2nd will be the first of three events hosted at the Sky Ute Casino Resort in the John S. Williams Room. The other events will occur on July 10th and September 5th, 2024. Services included are below. DMV2GO accepts cash, credit/debit card, checks, or money orders. First time: Colorado Driver License or ID card Out-of-State Transfers Renew: Driver License, Permit, Identification Card, Issue New: Driver License, Permit, Identification Card Motor Vehicle Records Reinstatements Colorado Roads and Community Safety Act services
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.
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!
Native Love would like to invite you to join us in our 3rd annual MMIR walk on May 4, 2024. A BBQ lunch will be provided starting at 1:00 p.m. at Ute Park. If you have any questions, please contact Daisy Bluestar at 970-553-0337 or email: daisybluestar2003@gmail.com Toghoyaqh