Elders Services: Lake Capote Trip
Fishing Lake Capote. Van departs at 10 am from Elder Services.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Sage, Chairman – 970.563.0100 Tribal Information Services – 970.563.4702 FOR RELEASE: October 25, 2026 PROCLAMATION OF STATE OF LOCAL DISASTER DUE TO SEVERE MONSOON STORMS, FLASH FLOODING, AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE ACROSS THE SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN RESERVATION Under the authority vested in me in Resolution Number 2004-225 and the Tribe’s Emergency Operations Plan, I, Christine Sage, the Chairman of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, hereby proclaim a state of local disaster on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation as follows: Background and Need On October 20, 2026, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Decision Support Packet indicating moderate to heavy rainfall, possible flooding, and high confidence for periods of widespread rainfall for La Plata and Archuleta counties where the Southern Ute Indian Reservation is located. On October 22, 2026, the NWS issued a Decision Support Packet indicating heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches for the southwest San Juans, and that flooding from heavy rainfall would result, including high confidence in periods of widespread rainfall and localized flooding. On October 23, 2026, the NWS issued a Decision Support Packet indicating that heavy rainfall in the region was resulting in flooding of small creeks, arroyos, rivers […]
Fishing Lake Capote. Van departs at 10 am from Elder Services.
Join us for this year’s co-ed volleyball tournament! Show off your bump, set, and spike! Registration deadline is July 30th! $300 entry fee
The Dolores River Boating Advocates are working to protect the Dolores River Canyons from Dolores to the Utah state line. They have been working with several members of the three Ute tribes to help educate community members, but to also reconnect folks simply with the landscape. The Advocates are hosting a family camping trip - open to Ute tribal members and their families from the three Ute communities. They will be providing transportation from Cortez, tents, sleeping bags, etc. are all provided. So are food, games, and paddle boards. Hosts of this trip will provide information on current conservation efforts for this landscape. All meals from Friday Dinner to Sunday Breakfast are included! Transportation will be available. Mileage for personal vehicles is not covered. Lodging and camping options available at Camp V with no cost to participants. Camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag and pad will be provided upon request) RSVP to: suzanne@doloresriverboating.org or (970) 739-4293. This is hosted by Conservation Lands Foundation, Colorado Wildlands Project, Dolores River Boating Advocates, and other conservation organizations.
Van will depart Elder Services at 10:00 a.m.
Please Southern Ute Behavioral Health as they begin a new cycle of our Mending Broken Hearts group Tuesday July 16th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The Mending Broken Hearts group is focused on healing from Trauma, as well as Grief and loss, if you are interested in attending the group it will be held at the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum in Ignacio, CO. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Marvina Olguin or Preston Barry at 970-563-5700.
The Southern Ute Division of Social Services is offering Positive Indian Parenting Class during the month of July. This month there is a change to the times we’re offering the class. As requested by the community, we are offering an evening class to working parents, who might not be available during office hours. In July 2024, the classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You may sign up now for this free, virtual class. Call (970) 563-2337 to sign up.
The Southern Ute Digital Equity Program (SUDEP) will provide Microsoft-Power Point Training on July 17th and 18th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 💻 This will be held at the Growth Fund Building, light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Seating is limited and open to all Southern Ute Tribal Members. The first 10 Tribal Members to sign up and attend the training will receive a $25 gift card to Walmart. Sign up today! Contact SUDEP at 970-563-5555.