Following the Proclamation of the State of Local Disaster by Chairman Sage on October 25, 2026, the Southern Ute Emergency Operations Center (EOC) continues to assess flooding damage within the exterior boundaries of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. The EOC has been in operation to coordinate the overall response to ensure the safety of the community as we experience severe monsoon storms, flooding, and infrastructure damage. The EOC remains staffed with incident command trained personnel that lead the major service level components of the Tribe—drawing personnel from the Growth Fund and the Permanent Fund. The EOC Command Center is providing this PSA as an update on current operations through today. Updates on the response and continued PSAs will continue to be distributed regarding resources and services that have been made available to those impacted by the flooding recently proclaimed disaster. Should you have any questions related to this PSA, please contact the Southern Ute Tribal Chairman’s Office at (970) 563-0100 or the Tribal Information Services Department at (970) 563-4702.
The Cultural Preservation Department would like to announce the 2024 Spring Blessing which will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Sunrise. The Blessing will take place at the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum (SUCCM) Firepit – Southside. For questions, please contact Ms. Sherisa Valdez at 970.563.2988. Toghoyaqh!
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.
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.
The Mysto Magic Show will be taking place at the Sky Ute Casino Resort's Event Center from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. This is a free community event. See you there!
The Southern Ute Police Department's Community Resource Division and the Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe are hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the SunUte Park (Field behind SunUte Community Center). There will be 3 age ranges for the fields 0-4, 5-8 and 9-14. Bring the family, meet the Easter Bunny and partake in food vendors, games, and tons of other prizes. Bring your own basket for hunting. For more information, please contact Don Folsom at (970) 563-2899 or Jasper Abeyta at (970) 563-2808.
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 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. " First class starts March 4th! 2-4 pm
Denver Sturm College of Law Tribal Wills Project will be providing their Tribal Wills Clinic in Kayenta, Arizona March 25-28, 2024. Those interested must arrange their own personal travel. To make an appointment to inquire on the Wills service, please contact Mr. John Roach, at (505) 716-6788. - Tribal Information Services
The Southern Ute Behavioral Health Division will be hosting two Community Narcan Trainings on Monday, March 25th. Please join us to learn about this important, life-saving intervention. Mary Trujillo Young, Ph.D. Behavioral Health Manager / Psychologist Southern Ute Health Center – Behavioral Health Division Website: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/tribal-health/behavioral-health/