Events

Friendly reminder: there’s still time to register for the Microsoft Word & Excel training hosted by SUDEP on May 18–19, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 💻🖱️🌐. Lunch will be provided both days. Southern Ute Tribal Members receive priority—sign up at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/sudep/ For more information, call 970-563-5555.

A special shout-out to our Southern Ute Utilities colleagues who collaborated with Fort Lewis College to design and develop this training, held each Thursday in May. This effort reflects strong collaboration across the team, and we are grateful for the time, expertise, and leadership of Chris Musgrave, Madilenia Chavarillo, and Julian Baker. The Fundamentals of Water Operations begins Thursday, May 7, in Durango, with Southern Ute Tribal Members receiving first preference. This free, hands-on training was shaped by water professionals from across our region, including the Southern Ute Utilities Division’s water operators, who helped design the curriculum and invite you to be part of it. Free. Hands-on. Four Thursdays. Train in real facilities with real operators and explore real career pathways—including opportunities in Tribal Nation water operations. Dates: May 7, 14, 21 & 28 Time: Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Location: Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation, downtown Durango Scan the bar code or enroll at gowork.fortlewis.edu or contact pfeeley@fortlewis.edu for more information.

In observance of Bear Dance, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will close early at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026, and remain closed for the remainder of the day. Tribal Offices will also be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.