FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571 Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR 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 […]
The Southern Ute MPF will hold an Elder Crafting Day on June 19, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Please contact the Facility at (970) 563-2640 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov
The Southern Ute MPF will hold a Youth Crafting Day on June 21, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Please contact the Facility at (970) 563-2640 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov
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.
The Southern Ute Education Department will take 10 rising 8th graders through high school students for a 5-day trip to Oceanside, California, June 24-28, 2024. The trip will allow Southern Ute Tribal Member youth to explore Growth Fund Properties and discover future career paths. Please submit inquiries, or provide concerns, to the following SU Education employees: Chasity Bean at cbean@southernute-nsn.gov Julie Stone at jstone@southernute-nsn.gov Thank you, Chasity M. Bean Southern Ute Indian Tribe Education Department Education Specialist O: 970-563-2793 cbean@southernute-nsn.gov
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.
The Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department and the Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department will collaborate to present the upcoming ELKs and Culture Camp. Join them for environmental awareness and hands-on science activities for the youth. The link to the ELKs and Culture Camp event can be found here: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/gov.../departments/epd/elks/ For more information contact Mitchell Dorsk at (970) 563-2272 or Izabella Cloud at (970) 563-2984.
Elders Services will be taking Elders to Durango, CO, for shopping on June 20, 2024. Van will depart Elders Services at 10:00 a.m. Please call Elder Services at (970) 563-2309 to inquire or to request your name be added to the activities list.
Elders Services will be taking Elders to Farmington, NM, to the Northern Edge Casino on June 27, 2024. Van will depart Elders Services at 10:00 a.m. Please call Elder Services at (970) 563-2309 to inquire or to request your name be added to the activities list.
The Southern Ute MPF will hold Traditional Beading and Sewing Class on June 25-27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Day classes will be 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Evening Classes will be on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Please contact the Facility at (970) 563-2640 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov