The Department of Natural Resources – Lands Division (Division) seeks voluntary participation in the proposed Land Acquisition Team (LAT). Consideration for this participation is of utmost importance, and we hope that you will consider joining us in this effort. Your willingness and steadfastness to assist the Division in supplying recommendations and guidance on current and future land acquisitions will be highly appreciated by the Southern Ute Tribal Council, tribal staff, and tribal members for generations to come. We highly encourage Tribal member participation. If you are interested, please submit a summary of your intentions and why you should be chosen to sit on this team. You may sign up by emailing leburch@southernute-nsn.gov. The deadline to sign up is, Friday, May 10, 2024

April 23, 2024, 3pm Gardening in the Southwest Basics This program will be presented by Darrin Parmenter, Western Regional Director, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. Mr. Parmenter has extensive experience in horticulture education. Mr. Parmenter will provide information on gardening in SW desert climates.

Exploring Culture and Legacy: The Southern Ute Indian Tribe 📅 Tuesday, April 23 🕠 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Delve into the history, traditions, and contemporary significance of the Southern Ute Tribe. Join us for an engaging session to explore traditions, governance, economic development, and the environmental stewardship of the Southern Ute people.

Over the summer, three Southern Ute tribal students participated in the Film Making Workshop hosted by the Education Department, State of Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media, and the Gates Family Foundation. Nate, Elliott, and DJ Hendren worked on creating a film to feature the Tribe’s skate park, from the planning to the outcome for the community. We will be showing the film at the Ignacio High School Auditorium, April 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Q & A opportunity. Before the showing, the Tribal Business Exploration Program will be holding a Frito Pie Dinner Fundraiser starting at 6:00 p.m. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact Dustin Weaver or ShaRay Rock at (970) 563-2786. Thank you, ShaRay Rock srrock@southernute-nsn.gov Dustin L. Weaver dweaver@southernute-nsn.gov

The Sky Ute Casino Resort is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. We will be interviewing and hiring on the spot! Apply in advance online at www.skyutecasino.com/about/careers or you may also apply at the Job Fair, HR representatives will be there to assist you.

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe/State of Colorado Environmental Commission (Commission) will meet on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Justice & Regulatory Administration Building- EPD Large Conference Room located at 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado 81137. The agenda will include Call to Order/Introductions, New Business, Tribal Air Quality Program Updates, Tribal Air Initiatives, CDPHE Updates, Open Discussion/Questions and Public Comment, and Schedule Next Commission Meeting. For more information on the meeting, how to attend virtually, or to obtain a copy of the meeting agenda please contact Mr. Michael Kirsch, Air Quality Scientist II – Planning, at (970) 563-2258 or visit the Commission website at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/departments/epd/air-quality/env-commission/

The Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum will be closed from 8am-11am. Museum staff will be out of office for an all-staff business meeting.

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!