Events

The Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum (SUCCM) is excited to announce the Fifth Annual Pino Nuche Indigenous Art Market and Juried Show held at the Sky Ute Casino and Resort Event Center on Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9. The Pino Nuche Indigenous Art Market and Juried Show allows for Native artists from all over the United States a location to sell their various art pieces and showcase their beautiful work in a juried show format. Applications for both the Juried Show, Crafters/Non-Juried Show entries are now available on our website, southernutemuseum.org (or follow the QR Code on our flyers!) Important Dates: Early Bird & Juried Show Application Deadline – Friday, July 3. Crafters and Non-Juried Show Application Deadline – Friday, August 6. (Onsite Registration will be available.) SUCCM truly believes it can affect positive community relations by affirming the Indigenous perspective directly from Indigenous voices. This Art Market is proof of the importance of preserving, protecting, and promoting Indigenous made artwork in a safe and tribally sanctioned environment. SUCCM Mission Statement: The Southern Ute Culture Center and Museum’s mission is to foster understanding of and respect for the unique origin, culture, language, history, and way of life […]

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Southern Ute Economic Development in partnership with D&E Business Solutions presents Starting Small: Business Foundations for Tribal Entrepreneurs. This 3-part workshop series will take place on: • June 23rd • July 21st • August 25th These workshops are open to Southern Ute Tribal Members & Families. If you are interested in starting a business, launching a side hustle, or turning a skill into income, this workshop is for you! Please reach out to Allison Wall for more information and the registration link: awall@southernute-nsn.gov.

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."

Come join Economic Development for our weekly Píinu Núuchi Farmers Market at Sky Ute Casino Resort on Wednesday, June 24th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM! We have an amazing lineup of amazing vendors and food vendors will be Crazy Coop, Phishy Bear Burger, Tortilleria de Flor, Miss Mandy with her delicious fry bread and other goodies, Herbie Family Farms, C&S Creations, MJ Ranch — and the list goes on! Whether you're looking for a delicious lunch, fresh local products, handcrafted items, sweet treats, or unique gifts, there's something for everyone. Come enjoy your lunch break, support local vendors, and celebrate community with us!

Southern Ute Growth Fund Office Building Closure | 2026 Employee Appreciation Day The Southern Ute Growth Fund office building will be closed on Thursday, June 25, for our annual Employee Appreciation Day. If you need assistance during this time, please call our main line at (970) 563-5000 and leave a voicemail. Tribal Members attempting to reach SUDEP may call (970) 563-5555 and leave a voicemail. All calls will be returned once we resume normal business operations. Thank you for your understanding.