FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052FOR 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 through Friday. By […]
The Southern Ute Bear Dance Kick-Off Meal will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, from 11:00am-1:00pm, at the Sky Ute Casino Event Center. Doors will open at 10:30am. For questions, please contact Sherisa Valdez at 970-563-2988.
The remaining scheduled Friday lunch Ute Language Classes for the month of May are CANCELLED. The class will resume June 7th and more information will be forthcoming.
The Southern Ute Health Center will be closed May 24, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in observance of the granted administrative leave and on May 27, 2024, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. All phone calls will be answered by the Triage Line by dialing (970) 563-4581 and choosing Option 1.
Join Boys & Girls Club for Teen Night on Friday, May 31st!
SunUte would like to share Summer Pool Hours information with the community. Pool hours will be Monday- Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. The pool will not be available during Swimming Lessons on Monday, Wednesday, or Fridays 9:00-11:15 a.m. There is one lap lane available for Adult lap swim only. For more information, please call Abel Velasquez, Fitness Director, at (970) 563-2651.
Movie Day for Elders in Durango, CO. Van will depart Elder Services at 1:00 p.m. Please call Elder Services at (970) 563-2309 to inquire or to request your name be added to the activities list.