Events

Please join Economic Development tomorrow, June 3rd, for our first Píinu Núuchi Farmers Market of the season! The market will be held from 11am to 2pm at the Sky Ute Casino. Come grab a bite to eat from our amazing food vendors including Graze Colorado, Happy Pasty, Mystical Treats, Phishy Bear Burger, MiHito’s, and finish with a sweet treat from The Ice Cream Lady. There will also be many other amazing vendors to shop and support. Come out, support local vendors and community, and help us kick off the market season!

We are excited to offer a class on Ute Phonology (sounds). Dates: June 5-6, 19-20. 26-27 July 10-11 Times: Friday 5:15-8:15 Saturday 8:30-4:30 Location: SUCCM Library All material will be provided. All levels are welcome. Please scan the QR Code to register. If you have any questions, please call (970) 563-2986.

We are excited to offer a class on Ute Phonology (sounds). Dates: June 5-6, 19-20. 26-27 July 10-11 Times: Friday 5:15-8:15 Saturday 8:30-4:30 Location: SUCCM Library All material will be provided. All levels are welcome. Please scan the QR Code to register. If you have any questions, please call (970) 563-2986.

The Ignacio Bobcats Youth Basketball Camp is for all local youth, grades 3rd-8th! Camp will emphasize on skills, fundamentals and fun! Please contact Coach Trae Seibel at 970-764-8098 to register your child.

The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department would like to share a reminder about the upcoming Ute & Comanche Youth Camp, taking place June 9-12, 2026. This camp is a great opportunity for Ute and Comanche youth ages 14–17 to spend time on the land, build intertribal relationships, and learn alongside one another in a supportive outdoor setting. As part of the lead-up to the 50th anniversary of the Ute and Comanche Peace Treaty in 2027, youth will participate in activities focused on learning, connection, and shared history. We encourage families who are interested to register by this Friday, May 29, 2026, or reach out for more information. To register, please follow the QR code or use this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ww4uANS3Dv

Southern Ute EPD is excited for this year's Environmental Leadership and Knowledge Seminar (E.L.K.S.) and wanted to send out a reminder that it is only a week and a half away (June 9th-11th). E.L.K.S. aims to provide free hands-on and interactive activities from 9am-4pm to get youth (ages 8-11) excited about science and grow environmental awareness! Spots are limited! Sign up TODAY. Visit our website at Environmental Leadership and Knowledge Seminar – Southern Ute Indian Tribe or reach out to Lucas Kline lkline@southernute-nsn.gov or (970) 563-2256 for more information. ***1st Descendants/Tribal Members prioritized, non-tribal members will be put on a waitlist until the week prior to the program start date.***

Van will depart Elder Services at 10am.

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."

Please join Economic Development tomorrow, June 10th, for the Píinu Núuchi Farmers Market! The market will be held from 11am to 2pm at the Sky Ute Casino (outside). Come grab a bite to eat from our amazing food vendors (burgers, fry bread, Piccadilly, boba, burritos, tamales and the list goes on) during your lunch break and as always there will be other amazing vendors to shop and support Come out, support local vendors and community, and enjoy another Wednesday at the market

The Southern Ute Department of Natural Resources, Construction Services, Tribal Housing, Economic Development and Tribal Credit are hosting an Open House June 11th 2026. This event will be held at the multi-purpose facility from 10am – 2pm. Get to know the faces of each Division/Department, ask questions, learn about our programs and projects followed by lunch and a raffle. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please call 970-563-2237.