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 […]
Behavioral Health Therapist, Cedra Etesam will be hosting youth DBT groups on FRIDAYS instead of Wednesdays at the Ignacio Community Library from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Groups start on: Friday, January 17th Please see attached flyer for additional information or Call Cedra at (970) 563-2297.
Behavioral Health Therapist, Cedra Etesam will be hosting adult DBT groups virtually on FRIDAYS from 2:30-3:30 p.m. For more information and the link, please call Cedra at (970) 563-2297. Please see attached flyer for additional information!
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Southern Ute Elders services will be taking Elders to the movie in Durango on January 21, 2025. The van will depart at 11:0o a.m. Please call (970) 563-2309 to have your name added to the list.
Peer Recovery Coaches, Marvina Olguin and Preston Barry will be starting their 2025 season group of Mending Broken Hearts. The flyer for this group is attached above. For more information please contact: Marvina: (970).563.2359 Preston: (970). 563.5714
Behavioral Health Therapist, Cedra Etesam will be hosting youth DBT groups on FRIDAYS instead of Wednesdays at the Ignacio Community Library from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please see attached flyer for additional information or Call Cedra at (970) 563-2297.
Behavioral Health Therapist, Cedra Etesam will be hosting adult DBT groups virtually on FRIDAYS from 2:30-3:30 p.m. For more information and the link, please call Cedra at (970) 563-2297. Please see attached flyer for additional information!
Southern Ute Elders services will be taking Elders to the Casino in Farmington on January 28, 2025. The van will depart at 10:0o a.m. Please call (970) 563-2309 to have your name added to the list.