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
The Southern Ute Education Center is offering high school tutoring to Southern Ute Tribal members, 1st descendants, and JOM students Monday-Thursday, 4-5:45pm and by appointment on Friday. Snacks provided! Also please feel free to reach out to ShaRay Rock, High School Teacher/Tutor, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Education Department, 970.563.2794 or srrock@southernute-nsn.gov if you have any questions or concerns.
Southern Ute Tribal members, first descendants, and JOM eligible students are invited to attend the Open House Event on October 9, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dinner will be provided. Please call (970) 563-0237 for more information.
Please join Shining Mountain Health and Wellness on October 10th at 12pm for our October Breastfeeding and Parenting Support Class. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we will be discussing the topic of breastfeeding and breast cancer. Did you know breastfeeding lowers your risk of developing breast cancer? Come find out more information with a supportive group of community members and share a healthy meal. See you there!
In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
In celebration of Indigenous People's Day, the Southern Ute Health Center and Tribal Health Department will be closed. All phone calls received by the Health Center (970) 563-4581, will be answered by the triage line. Normal business hours will resume on October15, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.