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 […]
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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.
Shining Mountain Health and Wellness is hosting an Indigenous Cooking Class with guest chef Karlos Baca on Tuesdays June 4th and June 11th from 5:30-7:30pm at Southern Ute Higher Education Building, 330 Burns Avenue, Ignacio. Sign up for either day or both using the QR code or link on the flyer. Contact Lisa Smith at 970-563-2349 for more information.
The Utilities Shut-off Day is on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 10am. All payments need to be received before 10am. If you have questions, please contact the Utilities Office at (970) 563-5500
The Agriculture Division is hosting an Ag class on Hay Production along with a short Field Tour of the Pivot Project on June 5, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Custom Farm Shop located at 655 CR 517. For more information, please contact Mr. Kevin Mallow at 970.563.2901. Thank you. Agriculture Division
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.