TO avoid utility shut off, please settle payment before 10:00 a.m. on November 1, 2023.   The link for payment is: Pay My Bill – Southern Ute Utilities Division (suitutil.com) Please call Utilities at (970) 563-5500 for further assistance.

The Senior Breakfast is open to all Senior Citizens- come and share a good breakfast and coffee with your friends. For more information, please call Elise Redd at 970-563-2641 Thank you!  

The Southern Ute Health Center is closed every first Thursday of the month from 12 pm – 5pm for an all SUHC staff meeting.  All calls will be routed through the triage line.  Please call (970) 563-4581.

The Emergency Ballot Request deadline for the 2023 Southern Ute General Election is Thursday, November 2, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.  Contact the Election Board at (970) 563-2303, (970) 563-2305/2730.  Off reservation tribal members can utilize the 800 number:  1-800-772-1236 or by email:  election@southernute-nsn.gov.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American Indian and Alaska Native women. Every October the Shining Mountain Health and Wellness Division observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month to promote screening and prevention of breast cancer. Early detection saves lives and getting regular screening tests is the best way to find breast cancer early. Please join the Shining Mountain Health and Wellness Division's Breast Cancer Awareness Dinner on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 6-8pm, doors open at 5:30pm. Sign up link coming soon! For more information, please call (970) 563-2349.  

The Southern Ute Election Board would like to share the Southern Ute General Election notice for November 3, 2023. Please contact the Southern Ute Election Board with any questions at (970) 563-2303 or Election@southernute-nsn.gov  

SU Tribal Elders have early bird access to the Fort Lewis vs. Haskell tickets on Friday, November 3rd. Come vote and get your tickets! For any questions, please call Robin at 970-563-2657. Thank you!

Please join the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum in the month of November as we will be teaching classes for both adults and kids to learn the basics of playing Hand Games, both classes are open to the public. Adult Classes will be held every Tuesday of the month starting November 7th from 5:30 pm – 8 pm Kid Classes will be held Friday, November 3rd and Friday, November 17th from 1 pm – 3 pm   To RSVP or for more information please contact the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum’s Education & Outreach Coordinator, Raelynn Frauenhoff, at 970.563.2998 | rfrauenhoff@southernute-nsn.gov

Save the Date for November 4, 2023, when the Haskell Indian Indian Nations visits Fort Lewis College for two NCAA basketball games at the SunUte Community Center in Ignacio, Colorado. Women's Game starts at 5PM at the SunUte Community Center in Ignacio, Colorado Men's Game starts at 6PM at the SunUte Community Center in Ignacio, Colorado This event is free to the entire community.  Please contact SunUte Community Center at (970) 563-0214 for additional information.

Please review the attached flyer promoting and announcing the upcoming Positive Indian Parenting virtual classes for November 2023 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. You may call (970) 563-2337 to sign up for the class. Thank you. 😊 Kellie Yazzie, Foster Care Coordinator Division of Social Services, Southern Ute Tribe Phone: 970.563.2337; Fax: 970.563.4865

Please join the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum in the month of November as we will be teaching classes for both adults and kids to learn the basics of playing Hand Games, both classes are open to the public. Adult Classes will be held every Tuesday of the month starting November 7th from 5:30 pm – 8 pm Kid Classes will be held Friday, November 3rd and Friday, November 17th from 1 pm – 3 pm   To RSVP or for more information please contact the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum’s Education & Outreach Coordinator, Raelynn Frauenhoff, at 970.563.2998 | rfrauenhoff@southernute-nsn.gov  

Please review the attached flyer promoting and announcing the upcoming Positive Indian Parenting virtual classes for November 2023 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. You may call (970) 563-2337 to sign up for the class. Thank you. 😊 Kellie Yazzie, Foster Care Coordinator Division of Social Services, Southern Ute Tribe Phone: 970.563.2337; Fax: 970.563.4865

The Financial Plan Update is a priority of Tribal Council and membership. Tribal Members are encouraged to attend in person or via Web-Ex to learn about updates. Attendance is only needed at one meeting. Meetings are closed to enrolled Tribal Members only. Please register early if you wish to join the Web-Ex livestream and for faster verification, please use the SUDEP Portal "so-ute" email address. Please join us during one of the meetings on: November 8th, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Southern Ute Museum Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpm1108 November 20th, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Southern Ute Museum Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpa1120 November 20th, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Sky Ute Casino Resort Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpe1120 For questions or more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313. -Summer Begay, Communication Specialist

The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility would like to invite all Utes and their families to the November Sip, Chat, and Chew taking place on November 9, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Facility.  This month is sponsored by the Southern Ute Growth Fund and will be a Thanksgiving Dinner.  Please call (970) 563-2640 for more information.

Join Shining Mountain Health and Wellness staff on Thursday, November 9th, at the MC building for some “Knowledge is POWER” to help prevent diabetes with nutrition through pregnancy and after.  Taught by our dietitian, Lisa Smith, RDN.  Delicious lunch is being prepared.  Raffle afterwards.

Salmon Fish giveaways are scheduled for 3:00pm on Friday, November 3rd, Friday, November 10th & Friday, November 17th. Tribal Members need only to present their Tribal Identification Card and do NOT need to possess a state fishing permit. The giveaway will take place at the boat ramp starting at 3PM sharp. The Nighthorse staff typically allows participants access to the parking area at 2PM. It is first come first serve as well. Please bring your own containers to hold fish. For the latest information on the giveaways, please contact the CPW Area Office at (970) 247-0855 or the SUIT Wildlife Division at (970)563-0130.

The SU Multi-Purpose Facility Pow Wow Volunteers, Community Volunteers with the Southern Ute Veterans Association, and the Ignacio High School, would like to honor all Veterans regardless of ethnicity, or race. Everyone is welcome to attend and join the volunteers and participants in honoring our Veterans. Please contact Elise Redd at (970) 563-2641, (979) 779-8149 or the SU MPF at (970) 563-2640 for more information on the event.  

Please review the attached flyer promoting and announcing the upcoming Positive Indian Parenting virtual classes for November 2023 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. You may call (970) 563-2337 to sign up for the class. Thank you. 😊 Kellie Yazzie, Foster Care Coordinator Division of Social Services, Southern Ute Tribe Phone: 970.563.2337; Fax: 970.563.4865

The Southern Ute Education Department would like to invite you to this year’s Career Fair. It will be held at the Sky Ute Casino Events Center in Ignacio, Colorado on November 14th from 9AM to 2PM. The Annual Career Fair gives high school students in Southwest Colorado and Northern New Mexico an opportunity to explore different colleges, universities, and career paths. By participating in the career fair, students will learn what opportunities exist within colleges and how this can lead to a specific career pathway. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with young people about your programs, business, internships, or employment. If you would like to register for this event, please follow the QR code on the attached flyer or follow the link below. We have limited vendor booth availability and will be closing registration on Friday, November 3rd. You will receive additional information and updates after completing registration. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/WmEi1noA4t4wD4Py8 Thank you, Nicole Cabral Adult Education Specialist (970) 563-2789 Southern Ute Education Department ncabral@southernute-nsn.gov

Chef Bill Barbone will demonstrate how to make a Turkey Roll for your Holiday Dinner. The Turkey Roll will be served for lunch. This is a Pot Luck Lunch, the turkey roll and a roasted turkey will be served, participants bring side dishes. Class is open to everyone, call (970) 563-2640 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov to sign-up.

Please join the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum in the month of November as we will be teaching classes for both adults and kids to learn the basics of playing Hand Games, both classes are open to the public.   Adult Classes will be held every Tuesday of the month starting November 7th from 5:30 pm – 8 pm Kid Classes will be held Friday, November 3rd and Friday, November 17th from 1 pm – 3 pm   To RSVP or for more information please contact the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum’s Education & Outreach Coordinator, Raelynn Frauenhoff, at 970.563.2998 | rfrauenhoff@southernute-nsn.gov

The Cultural Preservation Department has planned the Rock Your Mocs Event on November 15, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Hall of Warriors located in the Leonard C. Burch Building.  SUIMA students will also be having a coloring contest.  Please call (970) 563-2306 for additional information.  

Please review the attached flyer promoting and announcing the upcoming Positive Indian Parenting virtual classes for November 2023 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. You may call (970) 563-2337 to sign up for the class. Thank you. 😊 Kellie Yazzie, Foster Care Coordinator Division of Social Services, Southern Ute Tribe Phone: 970.563.2337; Fax: 970.563.4865

FALL WATER USERS MEETING @ Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Building Ute Road Ignacio, Co 81137 Wednesday November 15, 2023 06:00pm – 08:00pm Branch of Irrigation Bureau of Indian Affairs Southern Ute Agency For more information call 970- 563- 9484  

The SUIMA Upper Elementary students will be holding a bake sale on Thursday, November 16 from 9:00AM – 10:00am in the Hall of Warriors. Please come support them as they raise money for their end of the year field trip. If you have any questions or would like to contribute to their fundraiser in any way, please call the school at 970-563-0253.

Join this community event to learn all things health, participate in games, and win prizes. This family fun event is FREE admission! Presented by  the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Department of Health Services and Community & Home Health Services For more information please contact:  Alyssa Seibel, CHS Administrative Assistant, at:  aseibel@southernute-nsn.gov or by phone at (970) 563-2348.

Please join the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum in the month of November as we will be teaching classes for both adults and kids to learn the basics of playing Hand Games, both classes are open to the public.   Adult Classes will be held every Tuesday of the month starting November 7th from 5:30 pm – 8 pm Kid Classes will be held Friday, November 3rd and Friday, November 17th from 1 pm – 3 pm   To RSVP or for more information please contact the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum’s Education & Outreach Coordinator, Raelynn Frauenhoff, at 970.563.2998 | rfrauenhoff@southernute-nsn.gov

Salmon Fish giveaways are scheduled for 3:00pm on Friday, November 3rd, Friday, November 10th & Friday, November 17th. Tribal Members need only to present their Tribal Identification Card and do NOT need to possess a state fishing permit. The giveaway will take place at the boat ramp starting at 3PM sharp. The Nighthorse staff typically allows participants access to the parking area at 2PM. It is first come first serve as well. Please bring your own containers to hold fish. For the latest information on the giveaways, please contact the CPW Area Office at (970) 247-0855 or the SUIT Wildlife Division at (970)563-0130.

The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department presents the annual Southern Ute Thanksgiving Dinner open to all Southern Ute Tribal Members and their immediate family as well as members of the Ute Mountain Ute and Ute Indian Tribes. The dinner will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 11:30am-2:00pm at the Sky Ute Casino Event Center. Southern Ute Tribal Elders and Tribal Members with disabilities unable to attend in-person can contact Southern Ute Elder Services (970-563-2323) for home delivery. For questions, please contact the Cultural Preservation Department 970-563-2306.

For anyone who would like to attend the La Plata County International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (see flyer), a van will take anyone interested from the SUHC on a first-come first-serve basis, leaving at 10:30 from the SUHC and returning about 2 PM. Please send an email to tturner@southernute-nsn.gov if you’d like to reserve a spot. Here to support you however we can. Behavioral Health Division  

The Financial Plan Update is a priority of Tribal Council and membership. Tribal Members are encouraged to attend in person or via Web-Ex to learn about updates. Attendance is only needed at one meeting. Meetings are closed to enrolled Tribal Members only. Please register early if you wish to join the Web-Ex livestream and for faster verification, please use the SUDEP Portal "so-ute" email address. Please join us during one of the meetings on: November 8th, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Southern Ute Museum Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpm1108 November 20th, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Southern Ute Museum Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpa1120 November 20th, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Sky Ute Casino Resort Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpe1120 For questions or more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313. -Summer Begay, Communication Specialist

Please review the attached flyer promoting and announcing the upcoming Positive Indian Parenting virtual classes for November 2023 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. You may call (970) 563-2337 to sign up for the class. Thank you. 😊 Kellie Yazzie, Foster Care Coordinator Division of Social Services, Southern Ute Tribe Phone: 970.563.2337; Fax: 970.563.4865

The Financial Plan Update is a priority of Tribal Council and membership. Tribal Members are encouraged to attend in person or via Web-Ex to learn about updates. Attendance is only needed at one meeting. Meetings are closed to enrolled Tribal Members only. Please register early if you wish to join the Web-Ex livestream and for faster verification, please use the SUDEP Portal "so-ute" email address. Please join us during one of the meetings on: November 8th, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Southern Ute Museum Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpm1108 November 20th, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Southern Ute Museum Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpa1120 November 20th, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Sky Ute Casino Resort Web-Ex: https://bit.ly/2023fpe1120 For questions or more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2313. -Summer Begay, Communication Specialist

The SU MPF will be hosting a Pie class on November 21, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  Please call (970) 563-2640/2641 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov to sign up or for more information.

Please join Southern Ute Tribal Treasurer, Marvin Pinnecoose, for the Money Talks Financial Workshop on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the Buckskin Charlie Room. Boxed lunches will be provided. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Summer Begay at 970-563-2313 or sbegay@southernute-nsn.gov. See you there! Summer R. Begay Communication Specialist | Tribal Council Affairs Southern Ute Indian Tribe P.O. Box 737 Ignacio, CO 81137 Office: 970-563-2313 Work Cell: 970-553-0052

Please join the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum in the month of November as we will be teaching classes for both adults and kids to learn the basics of playing Hand Games, both classes are open to the public.   Adult Classes will be held every Tuesday of the month starting November 7th from 5:30 pm – 8 pm Kid Classes will be held Friday, November 3rd and Friday, November 17th from 1 pm – 3 pm   To RSVP or for more information please contact the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum’s Education & Outreach Coordinator, Raelynn Frauenhoff, at 970.563.2998 | rfrauenhoff@southernute-nsn.gov

Please review the attached flyer promoting and announcing the upcoming Positive Indian Parenting virtual classes for November 2023 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. You may call (970) 563-2337 to sign up for the class. Thank you. 😊 Kellie Yazzie, Foster Care Coordinator Division of Social Services, Southern Ute Tribe Phone: 970.563.2337; Fax: 970.563.4865

Please review the attached flyer promoting and announcing the upcoming Positive Indian Parenting virtual classes for November 2023 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. You may call (970) 563-2337 to sign up for the class. Thank you. 😊 Kellie Yazzie, Foster Care Coordinator Division of Social Services, Southern Ute Tribe Phone: 970.563.2337; Fax: 970.563.4865

SunUte will be offering 4 classes on Friday, November 24, 2023, from 10:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Please see the flyer below.

Please review the attached flyer promoting and announcing the upcoming Positive Indian Parenting virtual classes for November 2023 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. You may call (970) 563-2337 to sign up for the class. Thank you. 😊 Kellie Yazzie, Foster Care Coordinator Division of Social Services, Southern Ute Tribe Phone: 970.563.2337; Fax: 970.563.4865

Please join the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum in the month of November as we will be teaching classes for both adults and kids to learn the basics of playing Hand Games, both classes are open to the public.   Adult Classes will be held every Tuesday of the month starting November 7th from 5:30 pm – 8 pm Kid Classes will be held Friday, November 3rd and Friday, November 17th from 1 pm – 3 pm   To RSVP or for more information please contact the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum’s Education & Outreach Coordinator, Raelynn Frauenhoff, at 970.563.2998 | rfrauenhoff@southernute-nsn.gov

The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility will hold a Food Sale on November 29, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Facility.    Please call (970) 563-2640/2641 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov for more information.

Please review the attached flyer promoting and announcing the upcoming Positive Indian Parenting virtual classes for November 2023 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. You may call (970) 563-2337 to sign up for the class. Thank you. 😊 Kellie Yazzie, Foster Care Coordinator Division of Social Services, Southern Ute Tribe Phone: 970.563.2337; Fax: 970.563.4865

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe/State of Colorado Environmental Commission (Commission) will meet on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Justice & Regulatory Administration Building- EPD Large Conference Room located at 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado 81137. The agenda will include Call to Order/Introductions, New Business, Tribal Air Quality Program Updates, Tribal Air Initiatives, CDPHE Updates, Open Discussion/Questions and Public Comment, and Schedule Next Commission Meeting. For more information on the meeting, how to attend virtually, or to obtain a copy of the meeting agenda please contact Mr. Michael Kirsch, Air Quality Scientist at (970) 563-2258 or visit the Commission website at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/departments/epd/air-quality/env-commission/. Michael J. Kirsch Air Quality Scientist II - Planner Environmental Programs Department Southern Ute Indian Tribe Phone: (970) 563-2258

The Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility will hold a Jerky Class on November 30, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Facility.    Please call (970) 563-2640/2641 or email multipurpose@southernute-nsn.gov for more information.