In observance of the Southern Ute Sun Dance, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Monday, July 11, 2022.
Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
The Southern Ute Health Center will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Appointments will resume on Tuesday, July 5. In the event of a medical emergency, please head to the nearest emergency room or urgent care center.
Southern Ute Health Center patients may use the After Hours Care Line by dialing (970) 287.1180. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!
As we are approaching Independence Day, BIA Fire Office would like to remind the public that the Southern Ute Indian Reservation is in Stage I Fire Restrictions.
Anyone violating the provisions of this fire ban may be subject to prosecution outline in the Southern Ute Indian Criminal Code.
To find the Stage I Fire Restrictions and commercial and industrial restrictions can be obtained from the BIA Fire Office at 575 County Road 517, Ignacio, CO 81137 or by calling (970) 563.4571.
Please view the attached news release detailing the “Southern Ute Reservation Rescinds Stage II Fire Restrictions”
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
BIA Fire Office – 970.563.4751
Lindsay J. Box, PIO – 970.563.2313
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 21, 2022
Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Due to recent rains and moderating fuel conditions, Stage II Fire Restrictions have been rescinded for all trust lands throughout the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Stage I Fire Restrictions remain in place. Everyone on reservation land is still asked to be cautious and use common sense with fire, as conditions may dry out and Fire Restrictions may again be implemented.
Since May, the Southern Ute Agency Fire Management has responded to several fires including the 89-acre Bear Dance fire that burned near the Tribal campus and SunUte Recreation Center. A Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) Team is currently assessing and developing a plan for the impacted area.
For more information regarding Fire Restrictions, please contact Southern Ute Agency Fire Management at (970) 563.4571.
Stage II Restrictions will be rescinded at 06:00 AM, June 22, 2022.
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Stage I Fire Restrictions prohibits acts for the general public, commercial operators, and industrial oil and gas operators performing work on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation.
Prohibited acts:
Commercial and Industrial restrictions can be obtained from the BIA Fire Office at 575 County Road 517, Ignacio, CO 81137 or by calling (970) 563-4571.
Anyone violating the provisions of this fire ban may be subject to prosecution outlined in the Southern Ute Indian Criminal Code.
Rescinding of Stage II Restrictions effective June 22, 2022
Signed by Priscilla Bancroft, Superintendent, Southern Ute Agency
Signed by Melvin J. Baker, Chairman, Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Photo Credit | Lindsay J. Box
Designed & Published by Lindsay J. Box
20220621 – SU Reservation Rescinds Stage II Fire Restrictions
20220621 – Return to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
The Southern Ute Utilities Division will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
Friendly Reminder
The Southern Ute Utilities Division would like to send a friendly reminder on payment options for utilities customers. Customers enrolled in the automatic deduction should contact Tribal Finance to verify your deduction reflects the adjusted rate. Please contact Ms. Wahleah Frost at (970) 563.5501 or Ms. Rachel Alires at (970) 563.5506. Payments can be processed in the following ways:
The Utilities Division Drive-thru Window is OPEN Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and CLOSED Saturdays and Sundays
The Waste Transfer Station is open on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The office can be reached by dialing (970) 563.5500.
Please view the attached news release detailing the “Southern Ute Indian Reservation Initiates Stage II Fire Restrictions”
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
BIA Fire Office – 970.563.4751
Lindsay J. Box, PIO – 970.563.2313
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2022
Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Due to current high temperatures, dry fuel conditions and the occurrence of the recent wildland fires, Stage II Fire Restrictions will eb implemented for all trust lands throughout the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Everyone on reservation land is asked to be very cautious and use common sense with fire this time of year.
Stage II Fire Restrictions prohibits acts for the general public, commercial operators, and industrial oil and gas operators performing work on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation.
Prohibited acts:
Individuals intending to use a campfire for ceremonial purposes, such as sweat, must contact the BIA Fire Office for approval prior to the ceremony. Please plan for ceremonies in advance to ensure proper approval has been granted.
Commercial and Industrial restrictions can be obtained from the BIA Fire Office at 575 County Road 517, Ignacio, CO 81137 or by calling (970) 563-4571.
Anyone violating the provisions of this fire ban may be subject to prosecution outlined in the Southern Ute Indian Criminal Code.
Stage II Restrictions implemented: June 15, 2022
Signed by Priscilla Bancroft, Superintendent, Southern Ute Agency
Signed by Melvin J. Baker, Chairman, Southern Ute Indian Tribe
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Photo Credit | Tavian O. Box
Designed & Published by Lindsay J. Box
20220614 – Southern Ute Indian Reservation Initiates Stage II Fire Restrictions Final (SIGNED)
20220613 – SUIT Stage II Fire Restrictions
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
BIA, Southern Ute Agency Fire Management – 970.563.4571
Lindsay J. Box, Tribal Council Communication Specialist – 970.563.2313
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2022
Southern Ute Reservation Initiates Stage I Fire Restrictions
Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Due to the current high temperatures, dry fuel conditions and the occurrence of recent wildland fires, Stage I fire restrictions have been implemented for all trust lands throughout the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Everyone on reservation land is asked to be very cautious and use common sense with fire this time of year.
Stage I Fire Restrictions prohibits acts for the general public, commercial operators and industrial oil and gas operators performing work on the Southern Ute Reservation.
The following acts are prohibited for the general public on reservation lands:
Commercial and Industrial restrictions can be obtained from the BIA Fire Office at 575 County Road 517 or by calling (970) 563-4571.
Anyone violating the provisions of this fire ban may be subject to prosecution outlined in the Southern Ute Indian Criminal Code.
The Restrictions will become effective at 06:00 AM, May 20, 2022 and will remain until conditions improve.
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Maykh,
This morning, the Southern Ute Tribal Council convened to approve the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Honorary Proclamation declaring today, May 5, 2022 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness Day. MMIR Advocate, Ms. Daisy Bluestar was present in Chambers for the approval. Tribal leadership thanked Ms. Bluestar and all those who volunteer and fight to bring awareness and justice to tribal communities.
Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness Day
May 5, 2022
WHEREAS, Indigenous communities in the United States have faced unprecedented rates of violence throughout history and continue to experience this rate of violence today; and
WHEREAS, Indian Country has thousands of unsolved cases of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives with cases continuing to rise; and
WHEREAS, 83 percent of Indigenous people have or will experience some form of violence in their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Indigenous women and girls face the possibility of being murdered at ten times the rate of all other ethnicities; and
WHEREAS, This crisis in Indian Country is the result of undervaluing Indigenous lives, underfunding, inaccurate reporting, misidentification, lack of media coverage, and jurisdictional challenges; and
WHEREAS, The Secretary of the Interior formed the Missing & Murdered Unit within the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services to address the lack of resources and the failure to prioritize the cases of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives in tribal communities; and
WHEREAS, The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has provided support for the creation of an Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives in the State of Colorado for the safety of our tribal community; and
WHEREAS, The Southern Ute Indian Tribe remains committed to addressing this crisis and provide protection for all Indigenous people who reside on or visit the Southern Ute Indian Reservation.
NOW, THEREFORE, in recognition of the foregoing, the Council of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe does hereby proclaim the 5th of May, as
MISSING & MURDERED INDIGENOUS RELATIVES AWARENESS DAY
This Proclamation was approved and adopted this 5th day of May 2022.
Signed by Chairman Melvin J. Baker
Open the link below to view the Tribal Council approved resolution to rescind the public health order requiring face masks for the Southern Ute Tribe.
Public Health Order Rescinded Requiring Face Masks
