ICE Concern Update 01/29/2025 January 29, 2025 by sbegay The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council provides this update to the Tribal Membership to address the concerns and anxieties arising from ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) activities across the nation. We understand and validate the fear this may generate among our youth, elders, and community, particularly given the current climate surrounding immigration and any contact with ICE agents. The Tribe’s current and ongoing engagement with ICE has been focused and... Read more »
Statement Regarding the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum January 29, 2025 by abarry FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2025 Statement Regarding the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council would like to provide an update to the Tribal Membership on their ongoing efforts to address the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum issued on Monday under the Trump Administration. The White... Read more »
Southern Ute Health Center’s Main Entrance Temporary Closure Notice January 29, 2025 / January 29, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Health Centers main entrance and main lobby will be closed February 3rd-March 3rd for building maintenance. Patients will use the back parking lot and enter through the lab lobby. For any questions or concerns, please contact our mainline at (970) 563-4581. Read more »
Immigration and Custom Enforcement Concern January 24, 2025 by sbegay The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is aware of information, posts, and articles circulating regarding the actions of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE, stopping individuals who they believe may be illegal immigrants. There has been a recent federal response on illegal immigration in this country and those who are citizens may be improperly detained as part of these operations. There have been no reports of ICE presence or... Read more »
Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes January 21, 2025 by sbegay As we welcome the season of tomotu (winter), please see our helpful tips to protect your home and prevent frozen pipes. As temperatures drop, water slowly expands and builds internal pressure that may result in bursts. Keep the heat on: Maintain a consistent indoor temperature, even when you are away. A minimum of 65°F is recommended. Insulate exposed pipes: Use pipe insulation or heat tape to protect pipes in unheated... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Significant Funding Secured: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Awarded $16.7 Million for Colorado River Initiatives January 17, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2025 Significant Funding Secured: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Awarded $16.7 Million for Colorado River Initiatives Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe expresses its deep appreciation to the Bureau of Reclamation for awarding funding to support the replacement of the heading for the Pine River Canal. Announced... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Chairman Baker Addresses the Colorado General Assembly January 17, 2025 / January 17, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2025 Chairman Baker Addresses the Colorado General Assembly Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Chairman Melvin J. Baker of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, joined by Chairman Manuel Heart of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, delivered a powerful address before a Joint Session of the Colorado General Assembly yesterday. Chairman Baker’s address... Read more »
The Tribal Wills Project from University of Denver offers a March Clinic January 15, 2025 by abarry In March, there will be another tribal wills clinic in the Farmington area at the Nenahnezad Chapter House. The clinic will take place March 24-28, 2025. The Tribal Wills Clinic is a group of volunteers including law students and licensed attorneys, who donate their time to help Tribal Members write wills. The services are free and the process takes about 4 hours, spread over two days. Please contact Mr. John... Read more »
The Southern Ute Wildlife Division’s Big Game Survey underway January 15, 2025 by abarry The week of January 13 – 17, 2025 the Wildlife Division will be conducting its annual aerial big game survey across the Southern Ute Reservation. If you are out in the field during the week you can expect to see a helicopter flying at low elevation during day light hours across trust lands on both the east and west sides of the reservation. The Wildlife Division conducts this annual census... Read more »
