FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2025 Rim Road Fire Update Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Firefighters are making strong headway, with containment expected to reach 75% by the end of the day. The fire remains at 114 acres, with no new growth reported. Crews are actively securing containment lines and conducting mop-up operations across the fire area. Infrared technology is being used to detect and eliminate hidden hot spots, helping ensure the fire stays within control lines. A total of 106 personnel remain assigned to the incident. While fire activity has stayed moderate, crews and resources will remain in the area to respond quickly and proactively to any new fire starts. Public and firefighter safety remain the top priority. Further updates will be shared as conditions evolve. The safety of the community and fire personnel remains the top priority as suppression efforts continue. Smoke may be visible to the local communities. For information related to air quality, please go to: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/wood-smoke-and-health or https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/…/ambient-monitoring/. To report fires contact: DURANGO ZONE DISPATCH (970) 385-1324SOUTHERN UTE POLICE DISPATCH (970) 563-4401
The Sky Ute Casino is proud to announce Bingo is coming back the Sky Ute Casino and Resort! On Thursday, May 16, 2024, Southern Ute tribal members are invited to attend a private Bingo games event. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Southern Ute tribal members are also welcome to bring (1) guest. Drawings will be held throughout the event. For more information, please contact Edward Box, III, at (970) 563-7777.
SUIMA will be holding their annual Field Day on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 9:30am-1:00pm at the Sun Ute Field. If you have any questions, please call the school at 970-563-0253.
The remaining scheduled fRIDAY lunch Ute Language Classes for the month of May are CANCELLED. The class will resume June 7th and more information will be forthcoming.
The Southern Ute Behavioral Health Division will be hosting the 2nd Annual Recovery Retreat on Saturday, May 18th and has a small block of rooms at a discounted rate. Please book your rooms with the discounted room rate under “Recovery Retreat”. Marvina Olguin Peer Recovery Coach SUHC-Behavioral Health marolguin@southernute-nsn.gov 970-563-2359 https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/tribal.../behavioral-health/
The Agriculture Division is hosting the Farm Equipment class on May 21, 2024 at 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Custom Farm Shop located at 655 CR 517. For your information, please call Mr. Kevin Mallow at 970.563.2901.
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Southern Ute tribal elder, Mr. Alex Cloud will be providing a Spring Prayer on May 23, 2024, at sunrise at the Southern Ute Beardance grounds. For more information, please contact Mr. Cloud at (970) 442-1013. Tribal Information Services
The Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum staff would like to invite you to the grand opening of our new exhibit, Ute Cradleboards & Baskets: Carriers of Life on Thursday, May 23rd from 4 pm – 7 pm at the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum. For thousands of years, the Núuchiu (Ute) women have used nature’s resources to create containers of functional works of art that have embraced and nurtured life throughout the Ute lifecycle. This exhibit will feature over 15 cradleboards and a number of medicine baskets and water jugs – highlighting the beauty and complexity of these cultural items throughout history. Hors D’oeuvres and drinks will be provided for the reception. For more information contact the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum at 970.563.9583
The Southern Ute Pow Wow Committe would like to announce the 2024 Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow taking place on May 24-25, 2024, at the Sky Ute Casino Resort Events Center. Please see attached flyer for details. For more information, please contact Tara Vigil at (970) 799-0615 or Valerie Armstrong at (970) 317-3585.