The Southern Ute Indian Tribe/State of Colorado Environmental Commission (Commission) will meet on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 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 at (970) 563-2258 or visit the Commission website at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/departments/epd/air-quality/env-commission/. Michael J. Kirsch Air Quality Scientist II - Planner Environmental Programs Department Southern Ute Indian Tribe Phone: (970) 563-2258

The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility will hold a Jerky Class on November 30, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Facility.    Please call (970) 563-2640/2641 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov for more information.  

The application is now open for the 2023 first Descendant Hunt. Please refer to the attached flyer with additional information regarding the hunt below via the links. https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/natural-resources/wildlife-resource-management/hunting/first-descendant-elk-hunt/ https://store.southernute-nsn.gov/product-category/hunting-fishing/ If you have any questions, please feel to reach the Wildlife Division at (970) 563-0130.

The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy will be accepting new student registrations during their winter open enrollment period of December 1-12, 2023.  The form can be found at www.suima.org or picked up in the SUIMA office. SUIMA serves Southern Ute Tribal Members and First-Generation Direct Descendants. If you have any questions, please call 970-563-0253.        

The End of Term Celebration honoring Chairman Melvin J. Baker, Council Member Dr. Stacey Oberly, and Council Member Linda Baker for their service will be held Friday, December 01, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Tribal Council Chambers. A reception will follow in the Hall of Warriors.

Tribal Members, Dignitaries, and Officials are invited to attend the 2023 Inauguration Ceremony for Mr. Andrew Gallegos on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 9:00 AM. The ceremony will be held in the Tribal Council Chambers on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Additional details are forthcoming. For more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313.

The Southern Ute Elder Services Division would like to share our December activities list.  Please call Elder Services at (970) 563-2309 to inquire or to request your name be added to the activities list. December 5, 2023, is MOVIE Day in Durango, Colorado.  Van will depart Elder Services at 1:00 p.m.  

TO avoid utility shut off, please settle payment before 10:00 a.m. on December 6, 2023.   The link for payment is: Pay My Bill – Southern Ute Utilities Division (suitutil.com) Please call Utilities at (970) 563-5500 for further assistance.

The deadline for Southern Ute voter registration is Wednesday, December 6, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. Election Board: (970) 563-2303 or 2305/2730 Off Reservation Tribal Members: 1-800-772-1236 ext. 2303 Email: election@southernute-nsn.org

The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming 2023 Southern Ute Run-Off Election will be Wednesday, December 6, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. Election Board: (970) 563-2303 or 2305/2730 Off Reservation Tribal Members: 1-800-772-1236 ext. 2303 Email: election@southernute-nsn.org