Events

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.

We're excited to share that Summer Food for Kids is back in Ignacio! Thanks to a partnership between Pine River Shares, the Ignacio Community Library, and Ignacio Out & Equal Alliance, free food bags will be available throughout the summer for children and youth ages 18 and younger. Program Details June 2 – August 6 Ignacio Community Library • Food bags available every Tuesday - Starting TOMORROW, JUNE 2! • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM • No cost and no registration required Who Can Participate? All Pine River Valley children and youth ages 18 and younger No registration required Free of chargE For more information or to reserve a neighborhood food bag, please call 970-884-6040. Please help us spread the word by sharing this information with families, friends, neighbors, and community members. Together, we can help ensure that every child has access to nutritious food throughout the summer. Thank you, Trennie Burch (she/they) Executive Director | Ignacio Out & Equal Alliance In partnership with Pine River Shares and the Ignacio Community Library "When everyone shares, no one goes without."

Shut off day is June 10, 2026, by 10 am. Screenshot

All Senior Citizens are welcome to come and enjoy a good breakfast at the Monthly Senior Breakfast at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facilty.

Van will depart Elders Services at 11 am.

Please join Economic Development tomorrow, June 3rd, for our first Píinu Núuchi Farmers Market of the season! The market will be held from 11am to 2pm at the Sky Ute Casino. Come grab a bite to eat from our amazing food vendors including Graze Colorado, Happy Pasty, Mystical Treats, Phishy Bear Burger, MiHito’s, and finish with a sweet treat from The Ice Cream Lady. There will also be many other amazing vendors to shop and support. Come out, support local vendors and community, and help us kick off the market season!