FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571 Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2025 Ute 63 Fire Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The lightning-caused Ute 63 Fire was discovered on the afternoon of July 13, 2025 near Morgan Canyon on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation. Despite a quick response from Ute Mountain Ute BIA Agency and Southern Ute BIA Agency firefighters, the fire continued to grow through the night of the 13th. On July 14, 2025 the Durango Interagency Type 3 Team (IMT3) was ordered to provide oversight and additional resources to the Ute 63 Fire. The Durango Interagency IMT3 is utilizing airtankers, helicopters, 1 dozer, and approximately 96 firefighters to suppress the Ute 63 Fire. Assisting agencies include Los Pinos Fire, Fort Lewis Mesa Fire, Durango Fire, Upper Pine Fire, San Juan County NM Fire, US Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. As of 11:30 a.m. on July 16, 2025, the Ute 63 Fire has been mapped at approximately 108 acres and is 25% contained. The Durango Interagency Type 3 Incident Management Team anticipates increased containment in the coming days, aided by incoming firefighting resources and a slight drop in temperatures […]
Come join us at SunUte Community Center for Rep Wars 2.0! With opportunities for grand prizes and bragging rights, you won’t want to miss out! What: Rep Wars 2.0 Where: SunUte Community Center When: Saturday, December 16th Time: Weigh-ins: 7am-9am / Lifting @ 10am
The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility will hold their annual Holiday Bazaar on December 16, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please see the flyer for booth information and costs associated with the event. Please email Elise Redd at eredd@southernute-nsn.gov, multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov or call (970) 563-2640/2641.
Please join the Cultural Preservation Department for the Annual Tribal Christmas Dinner and Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy Holiday Program. Sky Ute Casino Event Center 14324 HWY 172 N. Ignacio, CO 81137 Saturday, December 16, 2023 11:30am-3:00pm For questions, please contact: 970-563-2306 Toghoyaqh, Crystal Rizzo (She/her/hers) Director Cultural Preservation Department Southern Ute Indian Tribe Office: 970-563-2306 Mobile: 970-553-0087 crrizzo@southernute-nsn.gov | www.southernute-nsn.gov
Tribal Members, Dignitaries, and Community Members are invited to attend the 2023 Inauguration Ceremony for the incoming Chairman and Tribal Council Member on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 10:30 AM. The Ceremony will be held in the Bingo Hall at the Sky Ute Casino Resort. Virtual attendance will be supported by Web-Ex: Webex Event Link: https://bit.ly/2023tese Event Password: 2023se Please note the agenda may be subject to change. For more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313. - Summer Begay, Communication Specialist.
December 18, 2023, and December 19, 2023, the SunUte and TIS Departments are sponsoring the Polar Express Train Ride for Southern Ute families. Trains departs at 6:30 p.m. each evening. Please see the flyer below.
Join Chef Bill and Carol Barbone to learn how great your pork loin roast can be made easily. It’s not too late to sign up, if you forget that’s okay! Everyone is welcome.
December 18, 2023, and December 19, 2023, the SunUte and TIS Departments are sponsoring the Polar Express Train Ride for Southern Ute families. Trains departs at 6:30 p.m. each evening. Please see the flyer below.
SUIMA’s Upper Elementary students will be holding a bake sale from 9:00am – 10:15am on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in the Hall of Warriors. They are raising money for their end of the year field trip. If you have any questions, please call 970-563-0253. Thank you for supporting the students.
Join the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., for a tamale making workshop. Please call (970) 563-2640 to sign up. Space is limited.
Join the SU MPF and SU Tribal Elder, Lucy Olguin, for a yeast bread making class on Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Space is limited. Call (970) 563-2640 to sign-up.