FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2026 – Southern Ute Indian Tribe Celebrates Historic Signing of Tribal Energy Resource Agreement May 11, 2026 / May 11, 2026 by tehlers FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 Pooja Rao-Pennington, Communication Manager – 970.553.0033 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe (Tribe) has reached an historic milestone by becoming the first Tribe to sign a Tribal Energy Resource Agreement (TERA) with the U.S. Department of the Interior. Chairman Melvin J. Baker, Vice Chairman Marvin Pinnecoose, Council Members Andrew Gallegos and... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Chairman Baker Announces Leadership Transition May 4, 2026 / May 4, 2026 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2025 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – After much thought and consideration, Chairman Melvin J. Baker has announced his resignation due to personal reasons, effective Friday, May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM. “It has been an honor to serve our people,” said Chairman Baker. “I am grateful for the trust and support of... Read more »
Buckskin Charlie Apartments Ribbon Cutting & Open House April 24, 2026 / April 24, 2026 by sbegay ✨ You’re Invited ✨ Southern Ute Tribal Members are invited to celebrate the opening of Buckskin Charlie Apartments with a special Ribbon Cutting & Tribal Member Open House. 📅 Friday, May 1, 2026⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM📍 172 Buckskin Charlie Drive, Ignacio, CO Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided apartment tours, light refreshments, and music. Tribal Members will also have the opportunity to learn more about future leasing opportunities for this... Read more »
Tribal Member Travel Opportunity: Agriculture Revitalization April 2, 2026 / April 8, 2026 by sbegay As part of the Agricultural Revitalization Initiative led by Vice Chairman Marvin Pinnecoose, the Executive Office is offering a unique opportunity for two (2) adult Southern Ute Tribal Members to visit a meat processing facility in Missoula, Montana. This trip directly supports ongoing efforts to strengthen and revitalize agricultural knowledge and opportunities within the Tribe. This trip will take place April 14–15, 2026, with travel scheduled to depart on April... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Notice of Royalty Committee Dissolution and Transition March 30, 2026 / March 30, 2026 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACTMelvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2026 Effective today, March 30, 2026, the Royalty Committee has been dissolved by decision of Tribal Council through Resolution 2026-060. This was a difficult decision made after careful deliberation, with the primary goal of protecting and supporting the Royalty title holders and preserving the integrity of the program. Tribal Council’s decision was... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Warns Against Erasure in National Park Signage March 26, 2026 / March 26, 2026 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2026 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Tribal Council is aware of a circulating article from the Vail Daily and affirms the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s stance on the ongoing effort by federal agencies to remove educational materials that federal officials deem to be disparaging of the United States. Many of... Read more »
+ 2026 General Meeting + March 24, 2026 / March 27, 2026 by sbegay The General Meeting will be held starting at 9:00 AM on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Sky Ute Casino Resort in the Event Center. This is a closed meeting for the Southern Ute Tribal Membership. There are 3 ways to join the General Meeting: 1. In-Person: Registration is not required, and we look forward to seeing you there! 2. Live Stream: Registration is required. Please use the following link or QR code to... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Texaco Hill Tanker Truck Incident: Response, Accountability, and Remediation Efforts March 23, 2026 / March 23, 2026 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Marvin Pinnecoose, Vice Chairman – 970.563.2402 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2026 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – At approximately 4:30 a.m. on March 22, 2026, a tanker truck and trailer overturned on Texaco Hill, resulting in a release of oil-based drilling fluids. The operator of the vehicle was transported to an area medical facility and is reported to be in stable condition. The... Read more »
Southern Ute Tribal Council Enacts Amendments to Title 26 – Liquor Code March 16, 2026 / March 16, 2026 by abarry By Resolution No. 2026-029, the Southern Ute Tribal Council enacted amendments to Title 26 – Liquor Code. Title 26 is an existing code. The amended version replaces the prior version in the SUIT Law and Order Code. Title 26 was approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and published in the Federal Register on March 5, 2026. The Liquor Code is effective as of March 5, 2026. The Liquor Code... Read more »
Tribal Court Closure 03/09/2026 March 9, 2026 / March 9, 2026 by sbegay March 9, 2026 In observance of memorial services for Jack Frost Jr. (Egap), the Tribal Court will be closed from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. All scheduled hearings will proceed as planned. Thank you for your understanding! Read more »
