The Southern Ute Growth Fund would like to invite all Southern Ute Tribal Members to join them for an important Town Hall Meeting on the next phase of the Mancos Shale Development project. Date: September 30, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (a meal will be served) Location: Growth Fund Building, Floor 1, Conference Room 103 This informative session will provide updates and insights into the project’s progress and future direction. Attendance options will be shared soon. Please note: This is a closed meeting exclusively for Southern Ute Tribal Members. A meal will be served, and we look forward to your participation in this meaningful discussion
Applications for Junior Miss Southern Ute can be picked up at the Southern Ute Culture Center with Alyssa Nez. Ms. Nez can also be reached at anez@southernute-nsn.gov. If you have any questions; please call Hailey Yesslith at (970) 903-6871. Deadline to submit applications is 5:00 pm October 10th, 2025.
SunUte Fitness Fans! Get ready to haunt your health goals this October with our Haunt For Health Challenge — a fun and motivating way to stay active all month long! Challenge Dates: October 1st – October 31st How it works: Every minute of exercise = POINTS! 5 Winners will be announced at the end of the month! You can earn points through: • Weightlifting • Walking • Group Ex Classes • Pickleball • Softball • Volleyball • Swimming • Any form of exercise! Sign up by September 30th using the QR code, clicking this link or stop by the Trainer’s Desk and chat with Eliyah! Let’s make October strong, spooky, and sweaty! SunUte Fitness Team
The Southern Ute Tribal Health Department to include the Health Center, Dental Clinic and Behavioral Health will be closed all day Thursday October 2, 2025. We appreciate your understanding and will be back to our regular hours on Friday 10/3/25. Our phones will be answered by the RN triage line during our absence.
Please join Southern Ute Home and Health Servies for a Blood drive at the Annual Tribal Health Fair on November 13th, 2025! You may register to donate blood by clicking this link: https://donors.vitalant.org/.../guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr... See the attached flyer for more information.
SunUte Fitness is holding a used equipment drawing for: a Cybex VR3 Glute Machine, 45lbs plates, and a hip thrust bench. The drawing is exclusively open to Southern Ute Tribal Members. To enter, please contact Fitness Director-Abel Velasquez at (970)563-2651 or abvelas@southernute-nsn.gov
The Southern Ute Tribal Health Department will provide flu shots for adults 18+ who have been previously seen at Southern Ute Health Center. Other resources will be provided for other community members. All can come out and learn about the benefits of receiving the flu vaccine and get a tasting of a warm Fall stew recipe. When: Tuesday October 7th and Thursday October 23rd, 11:30am-1:30pm Where: SunUte Community Center, Ignacio See you then!
Come join Southern Ute Shining Mountain Health and Wellness for our October Breastfeeding and Parenting Class Thursday October 9th from 12-1pm, downstairs in the Mouache Capote Building. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our topic will be breast health and all are welcome. Healthy lunch will be served.
In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
It is time for the Annual Southern Ute Fall Clean-Up! Fall Clean-Up will be October 14-17, 2025. Operation hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tribal departments are tasked with clean-up throughout the week and will pick up based on their route and by specific task such as hazardous waste or tire removal. If customers requesting services have any questions regarding the Fall Clean-Up week in general, please contact Tyson Thompson, Property and Facilities Director at (970) 563-2945. For specific pick-up questions or to set-up pick up times, please contact the responsible tribal department at their respective phone numbers provided in the flyer.
The Southern Ute BIA Agency and Southern Ute Water Resources would like to notify water users that there will be a reduction in flows in the Pine River now through the shut-off date of October 15, 2025. Dates may vary as temperatures drop. Please call Ms. Vickie Begay, at (970) 236-4161, for more information.
Come out and join Shining Mountain Health and Wellness on October 16th for Indigenous PINK Day to raise awareness of breast cancer across Indian Country. We will have information about the breast cancer, the importance of early detection and can assist you in completing your mammogram. Where: SunUte Community Center When: 11:30-1:30pm PINK YOGA: 12:10-12:50pm (optional group walk) If you are not about to join us, you can wear pink and share photos on social media using the hashtag #IngigenousPink to raise awareness across Indian Country. For more info, check out https://americanindiancancer.org/breast-cancer/
Pumpkin Splash is making waves again at SunUte Community Center! 🌊🎃 Join us for an afternoon of water-filled fun, festive games, and fall excitement. Event Highlights: 🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 17, 2025 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 👧🏽 Ages: 18 and under 📍 Location: SunUte Community Center Pool New This Year: 🎯 Mini Games including: 🏊 Pumpkin Relay Races 🤿 Pumpkin Diving Challenges 🎉 And many more surprises! No registration needed — just show up ready to splash and celebrate the season! For questions, contact SunUte Community Center at 970-563-0214
Join Southern Ute Community & Home Health Services for an informational breakfast for Elders where will be providing helpful information about Life Alert. See the attached flyer for more information or call (970) 563-0154.
Field Dressing Workshop The Southern Ute Wildlife Division and The Wildlife Advisory Board will be offering a demonstration on how to field dress a big game animal for Tribal Members and immediate family. • Learn the steps to dress an animal properly in the field • Learn what equipment you should have with you while hunting to properly care for a harvested animal • Get hands on experience (if you like) or just come and observe. The workshop will be held Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, at the Tribe’s Buffalo Pasture at 124 CR 324, Ignacio, CO. Photo Credit: R.Ortiz/SU DRUM Tribal Members are invited to the Sunrise Blessing at approximately 7:20 a.m. and the workshop will begin at 8:00 a.m. For more information, please call the Wildlife Division at (970) 563-0130.
The Southern Ute Tribal Health Department will provide flu shots for adults 18+ who have been previously seen at Southern Ute Health Center. Other resources will be provided for other community members. All can come out and learn about the benefits of receiving the flu vaccine and get a tasting of a warm Fall stew recipe. When: Tuesday October 7th and Thursday October 23rd, 11:30am-1:30pm Where: SunUte Community Center, Ignacio See you then!
The Election Board has received the ballots and determined the following dates for the 2025 General Election: 🔹 New Voter Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, by 5:00 PM 🔹 Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, by 5:00 PM 🔹 Emergency Ballot Request Deadline: Thursday, November 6, 2025, by 5:00 PM 🔹 Election Day: Friday, November 7, 2025 Polls Open: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Location: 285 Lakin St., Ignacio, Colorado This election will determine the successors for outgoing Council Members Vice Chairman Marvin Pinnecoose and Marjorie Barry. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Election Board at 970-563-0100 (extensions 2303, 2305, 2729, or 2728) or email election@southernute-nsn.gov. Thank you for participating in this important process!
Hey Softball Ghouls & Goblins! 👻⚾ Get ready to haunt the diamond at our Halloween Co-Ed Softball Tournament! 🧟♀️🎃 Whether you're a zombie slugger or a vampire pitcher, we want YOU on the field! 🗓️ Dates: Friday, Oct 31 @ 8PM, 9PM, 10PM Saturday, Nov 1 @ 9AM 📍 Location: SunUte Multi-Sports Field (Previously Baseball Field) 💸 Entry Fee: $300 per team (includes chills, thrills & softball skills!) 🎭 Costume Contest: Show up in your creepiest, funniest, or most creative costume for a chance to win spooky prizes! 🕷️👑 🔥 Why You Should Come: Epic night games under the moonlight 🌕 Friendly competition & community vibes 💪 Prizes, laughs, and unforgettable memories 🏆 A chance to show off your costume AND your swing! 🧢🥎 📞 Questions or ready to register? Call Sunute at 970-563-2660 ☎️ Let’s make this Halloween a home run! 🧟♂️💥 See you on the field... if you dare 😈
Zombie Walk will commence following the SUPF Halloween Costume Contest at the LCB Hall of Warriors. Walk will start immediately following the announcement of winners. Please call (970) 563-2640 for more information.
