Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Learn To Fly Drones - Class #1
2024-05-07 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Denver)
The Southern Ute Education Department has partnered with Pueblo Community College to offer a Drone Aviation Course this spring. For those who signed up for the class, tonight is the first class at Education Computer Lab (330 Burns Avenue, Ignacio, CO) at 5:15 p.m. for an hour and a half to continue through June 12, 2024. Please contact Ms. Nicole Cabral with any questions you have related to the course.

Thank you,
Nicole Cabral
Adult Education Specialist
Southern Ute Education Department
(970) 563-2789
ncabral@southernute-nsn.gov

SU MPF: Beardance Sewing
2024-05-07 10:00 - 2024-05-09 15:00

SUBGC – SUMMER CLUB: Parent Meeting
2024-05-07 05:30 - 18:30

SunUte: Summer Swim Lesson Sign-Up 2024
2024-05-06 - 2024-06-03
Keeping Kids Safe Around Water
Summer Swim Lessons are coming soon!!!
Registration opens Monday, 5/6. First session begins June 3, 2024.
SUIT Tribal Member youth receive FREE swim lessons.
For more information, please contact
Abel Velasquez at 970-563-2651.

54th Annual Los Pinos Spring Classic Softball Tournament Registration OPEN
2024-05-06 - 2024-05-21
There is still time to sign up for our Annual Softball Tournament!

SunUte - Tri-Ute Games
2024-05-06 - 2024-05-13
THERE IS STILL TIME!
The deadline for the 2024 Tri-Ute games athlete registration has been extended!
Sign up today at SunUte Community Center by Monday, May 13th!
Open to Enrolled Ute Tribal members and 1st descendants.
Don’t miss out on this year’s games, speakers, and more!

MMIR Walk
2024-05-04 06:30 - 15:00
Native Love would like to invite you to join us in our 3rd annual MMIR walk on May 4, 2024. A BBQ lunch will be provided starting at 1:00 p.m. at Ute Park. If you have any questions, please contact Daisy Bluestar at 970-553-0337 or email: daisybluestar2003@gmail.com

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SU Education - Ute Language Class
2024-05-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-26 12:00 - 13:00
Every Friday the Southern Ute Education Department hosts Ute Language classes from 12pm-1pm in the Buckskin Charlie room in the Leonard C. Burch Building. Please feel free to spread the word!

SUHC - CLOSED ALL AFTERNOON - 1st Thursdays of Each Month
2024-05-02 12:00 - 17:00
The Southern Ute Health Center will be closed every first Thursday of the month from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. All phone calls will be managed by the triage line.
If you have any questions, please call the Southern Ute Health Center at (970) 563-4581, and select Option 1.

SU TIS: DMV2Go
2024-05-02 09:00 - 17:00
DMV2GO will return to the Southern Ute Indian Reservation! DMV2GO is the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) exciting, new program that aims to help Coloradans who do not normally have easy access to in-office driver license services by bringing the DMV to them. DMV2GO is part of the DMV’s commitment to serve all Coloradans. This program gives tribal membership, as well as local community members, a chance to address DMV issues without the required appointment at a DMV office.

May 2nd will be the first of three events hosted at the Sky Ute Casino Resort in the John S. Williams Room. The other events will occur on July 10th and September 5th, 2024. Services included are below. DMV2GO accepts cash, credit/debit card, checks, or money orders.

First time: Colorado Driver License or ID card
Out-of-State Transfers
Renew: Driver License, Permit, Identification Card,
Issue New: Driver License, Permit, Identification Card
Motor Vehicle Records
Reinstatements
Colorado Roads and Community Safety Act services

SUBGC - SUMMER CLUB: Tribal Member Parent Only Meeting
2024-05-01 17:30 - 18:30
BGC Summer Club Registration!
Please note the date change for our first meeting. Due to a conflicting community event on April 30th, the Tribal Member only meeting will be moved to May 1st at 5:30pm.

SU MPF - Senior Breakfast
2024-05-01 10:00 - 11:30
All senior Citizens are welcome to attend the breakfast and enjoy socializing with your friends.

SU Utilities – SHUT OFF Day
2024-05-01 08:00 - 10:00
The Utilities Shut-off Day is on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 10am. All payments need to be received before 10am.
If you have questions, please contact the Utilities Office at (970) 563-5500.

SU DNR: Brunot Rare Game Permit Applications
2024-05-01 - 2024-05-31
The Wildlife Division will be accepting Brunot Rare Game Applications the month of May. The drawing will be held in June.
The application will be available online May 1st- May 31st, 2024:
https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/rare-game-app/
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please call (970) 563-0130.

SU Agriculture: Gardening Challenges
2024-04-30 15:00 - 17:00
April 30, 2024, 3pm
Gardening Challenges
Clint Kearns will provide information on dealing with the many challenges that gardeners face in SW Colorado.

SU MPF - Shawl Making Class
2024-04-30 10:00 - 15:30

SunUte - Pop-up Event
2024-04-26 12:00 - 13:00
Ready for round 2?!

Come join SunUte Community Center to reinvigorate your workout routine with their pop-up functional group fitness class. If you have a SunUte membership, this class is for you!

Let’s kick it into high gear together. See you there!

SUCCM: Closed 8am-11am
2024-04-26 08:00 - 11:00
The Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum will be closed from 8am-11am. Museum staff will be out of office for an all-staff business meeting.

SUIT/State of CO Environmental Commission Meeting
2024-04-24 13:00 - 15:00
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe/State of Colorado Environmental Commission (Commission) will meet on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Justice & Regulatory Administration Building- EPD Large Conference Room located at 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado 81137. The agenda will include Call to Order/Introductions, New Business, Tribal Air Quality Program Updates, Tribal Air Initiatives, CDPHE Updates, Open Discussion/Questions and Public Comment, and Schedule Next Commission Meeting. For more information on the meeting, how to attend virtually, or to obtain a copy of the meeting agenda please contact Mr. Michael Kirsch, Air Quality Scientist II – Planning, at (970) 563-2258 or visit the Commission website at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/departments/epd/air-quality/env-commission/

Sky Ute Casino & Resort - JOB FAIR
2024-04-24 10:00 - 13:00
The Sky Ute Casino Resort is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. We will be interviewing and hiring on the spot!

Apply in advance online at www.skyutecasino.com/about/careers or you may also apply at the Job Fair, HR representatives will be there to assist you.

SU Education - Short Film Showing
2024-04-23 18:00 - 21:00
Over the summer, three Southern Ute tribal students participated in the Film Making Workshop hosted by the Education Department, State of Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media, and the Gates Family Foundation.

Nate, Elliott, and DJ Hendren worked on creating a film to feature the Tribe’s skate park, from the planning to the outcome for the community.

We will be showing the film at the Ignacio High School Auditorium, April 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Q & A opportunity. Before the showing, the Tribal Business Exploration Program will be holding a Frito Pie Dinner Fundraiser starting at 6:00 p.m.

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact Dustin Weaver or ShaRay Rock at (970) 563-2786.

Thank you,

ShaRay Rock
srrock@southernute-nsn.gov
Dustin L. Weaver
dweaver@southernute-nsn.gov

SUCCM: Exploring Culture and Legacy Workshop - Durango Public Library
2024-04-23 17:30 - 18:30
Exploring Culture and Legacy: The Southern Ute Indian Tribe
📅 Tuesday, April 23
🕠 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Delve into the history, traditions, and contemporary significance of the Southern Ute Tribe. Join us for an engaging session to explore traditions, governance, economic development, and the environmental stewardship of the Southern Ute people.

SU Agriculture: Gardening in the Southwest Basics Class
2024-04-23 15:00 - 17:00
April 23, 2024, 3pm
Gardening in the Southwest Basics
This program will be presented by Darrin Parmenter, Western Regional Director, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. Mr. Parmenter has extensive experience in horticulture education.
Mr. Parmenter will provide information on gardening in SW desert climates.

SU Education: YEP Applications OPEN!
2024-04-23 08:00 - 2024-06-01 17:00
The Southern Ute Youth Employment Program’s (YEP) job posting is up and is open to Tribal Member Youth 14-17 years of age.
The Youth Employment Program’s job posting opened to First Descendants on Monday, April 22, 2024, for the same age range.
Youth that apply will be contacted by the YEP Coordinator for interview schedule.
If there are any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Dustin Weaver at (970) 563-2786 or dweaver@southernute-nsn.gov

SunUte: Co-Ed & Men's Softball League Registration
2024-04-23 - 2024-05-31
Join us in this year’s Men’s and Co-Ed Softball League!
Deadline: May 31st
Registration Fee: $350/team
Days: Men’s – Tues Nights & Women’s – Wednesday Nights

SunUte - Indoor Summer Soccer League Registration
2024-04-23 - 2024-05-20
Want to play soccer, but don’t want to risk the sunburn? Well, we’ve got the league for you!
Join us this June for our indoor adult co-ed soccer league!
Sign up now at front desk!

SU Lands Division: LAT Members Sought
2024-04-23 - 2024-05-10
The Department of Natural Resources – Lands Division (Division) seeks voluntary participation in the proposed Land Acquisition Team (LAT). Consideration for this participation is of utmost importance, and we hope that you will consider joining us in this effort. Your willingness and steadfastness to assist the Division in supplying recommendations and guidance on current and future land acquisitions will be highly appreciated by the Southern Ute Tribal Council, tribal staff, and tribal members for generations to come.
We highly encourage Tribal member participation. If you are interested, please submit a summary of your intentions and why you should be chosen to sit on this team. You may sign up by emailing leburch@southernute-nsn.gov. The deadline to sign up is, Friday, May 10, 2024

SU MPF & SMHW - Cooking & Passover Foods
2024-04-22 10:30 - 13:00

PRIIP - BIA Ditches off of the Pine River Gradual Water Turn On
2024-04-22
The Southern Ute Water Resources Division would like to provide PRIIP information regarding the gradual water turn on dates. They are as follows:

Dr. Morrison Gradual Turn On – April 8, 2024

BIA Ditches off of the Pine River Canal Turn On – April 22, 2024.

For further information, please contact the Southern Ute Water Resources Division at (970) 563-9482.
