With methodical tenacity, firefighters continue the work of suppressing the Ute 63 Fire, burning on Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute tribal and private land near Hesperus, Colo. The fire is now mapped at 530 acres and is 34% contained; field observers walked the fireline and confirmed the reduction in reported acreage. Crews worked Sunday to secure containment lines and aggressively search for remaining hot spots through a process called mop-up. Mop-up requires firefighters to sift through the earth looking and feeling for pockets of heat in the soil which could flare up and reignite the fire. When heat is discovered, firefighters dig it out and cool it down with water from backpack pumps, hoses, or even helicopters. Today, the 345 firefighters and support personnel assigned to the Ute 63 Fire are expecting more favorable conditions, with cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and a chance of rain. An Interagency Hotshot Crew will work the fire’s northern edge in Morgan Canyon while other crews extend water systems along the fire’s southern edge – all with the goal of keeping the fire firmly within current lines. Firefighters continue to cold-trail along all of the fire’s edges and patrol for any indications of heat. […]
Curious how AI is changing our world? Join the Southern Ute Digital Equity Program's FREE workshop on Thursday, March 7th! Learn the basics, explore applications, and see how AI impacts your life. This training is taught by San Juan College. Breakfast & lunch will be provided. Please call 970-563-5555 to sign up today!
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Tribal Health Department and Construction & Project Management Teams will hold informational meetings on the proposed Healing Community Project. This project will include a residential substance use disorder treatment center, behavioral health outpatient services and housing components. See how the Healing Community concept plans to address substance use disorder with a holistic model for healing tribal, community members and their families. Please join the Southern Ute Tribal Health Department and Southern Ute Construction and Project Management for the upcoming Community Engagement meeting for the Healing Community project, a residential substance use disorder treatment center, with behavioral health outpatient services and housing components. Meetings have been scheduled on March 6th, at 5:30 p.m. and a lunch time meeting on March 7th, at 12:10 p.m., for both Tribal & Community Members at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility. Please contact Lynn Archuleta, Tribal Housing Executive Assistant, at (970 563-2720 for any questions related to the scheduled meetings.
The Division of Social Services is offering Positive Indian Parenting class in March 2024 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 3pm. This class is free and open to all. It does require an email address, a smart device and a solid internet connection for the three-hour class. We invite you to participate. Call Kellie at SU Division of Social Services at (970) 563-2337.
Southern Ute DSS is bringing in a second class for the Tribal Community! This class, Fatherhood/Motherhood is Sacred class is geared towards Parents and/or family members in the community that would like to engage in a class that discusses cultural preservation while re-vitalizing the sacred roles of Fatherhood and Motherhood. NAFFA or Native American Fatherhood and Families Association along with Founder and President Albert M. Pooley (Hopi/Navajo) has designed this class to emphasize that families are the heart of all cultures. “Our method is to uplift, encourage, assist, and teach. Fulfilling life with hope, gratitude, and understanding has a powerful effect in changing attitudes and behavior. There is no better way. ” Classes start January 30, 2024, and will continue through the month of February as stated in the flyer below. Please call (970) 563-2335 for more information. SU
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A Hunters Safety Conclusion Course is scheduled for March 9th, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., through the Southern Ute Wildlife Division. Pre-registration is required. register-ed.com/events/view/207867 Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to give them a call at (970) 563-0130.
The SU Multi-Purpose Facility staff would like to invite the community to the March Community Pow Wow on march 9, 2024, at the SU Multi-Purpose Facility. Gourd dancing will start at 3:00 p.m. Dinner Break at 5:00 p.m. Grandy Entry at 7:00 p.m. Vendors contact Stais Harlan at (970) 563-2642. For more information contact Elise Redd at (970) 563-2641 or (970) 563-2640. Email inquiries can be sent to: multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov
Southern Ute DSS is bringing in a second class for the Tribal Community! This class, Fatherhood/Motherhood is Sacred class is geared towards Parents and/or family members in the community that would like to engage in a class that discusses cultural preservation while re-vitalizing the sacred roles of Fatherhood and Motherhood. NAFFA or Native American Fatherhood and Families Association along with Founder and President Albert M. Pooley (Hopi/Navajo) has designed this class to emphasize that families are the heart of all cultures. “Our method is to uplift, encourage, assist, and teach. Fulfilling life with hope, gratitude, and understanding has a powerful effect in changing attitudes and behavior. There is no better way. ” Classes start January 30, 2024, and will continue through the month of February as stated in the flyer below. Please call (970) 563-2335 for more information.
The Division of Social Services is offering Positive Indian Parenting class in March 2024 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 3pm. This class is free and open to all. It does require an email address, a smart device and a solid internet connection for the three-hour class. We invite you to participate. Call Kellie at SU Division of Social Services at (970) 563-2337.
Due to the Floor Resurfacing Project that is on-going at the SunUte Community Center, there will be no 24/7 access March 13 - March 17, 2024. 24/7 access will be back on March 18, 2024. Please call (970) 563-0214 for any questions related to the closure. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Sun Ute Community Center Team