Ignacio School District Resource Guide February 12, 2025 by sbegay Making a difference, together 🐾 Ignacio School District‘s new Resource Center guide is here to support our students and families. For more information, please visit https://www.ignacioschools.org/ . Designed by Lea Leggitt, ISD ISDResourceCenterFlyer Read more »
SUDEP: Cybersecurity and Internet Safety Basics Training February 11, 2025 by sbegay Are you confident in your online safety? 🤔 The Southern Ute Digital Equity Program (SUDEP) is here to help! Join the Cybersecurity & Internet Safety Basics Training on February 28th or March 7th. Learn how to protect your personal information and navigate the digital world safely. In-person and Webex options available! Contact SUDEP for more information or sign up by calling 970-563-5555. Those in attendance are eligible to win an... Read more »
2025 General Meeting Save the Date February 6, 2025 by sbegay Save the Date for the General Meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Sky Ute Casino Resort in the Event Center. Details on attendance options and the agenda are forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, this is a closed meeting for the enrolled Tribal Membership only. If you have any questions, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2319. Read more »
Tribal Office Closure 02/17/2025 February 4, 2025 by sbegay Tribal Office Closure In observance of President’s Day, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Read more »
For Immediate Release: Monitoring Underway After Pipeline Spill Near Riverview Ranch Road January 31, 2025 / January 31, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Marvin Pinnecoose, Vice Chairman – 970.563.2402 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2025 Monitoring Underway After Pipeline Spill Near Riverview Ranch Road Southern Ute Indian Reservation – On December 5, 2024, a pipeline owned and operated by Enterprise Products, out of Houston, Texas, experienced a fracture resulting in a gasoline spill on County Road 219 near Riverview Ranch Road. The spill occurred... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Tribal Council Welcomes Representative Jeff Hurd January 30, 2025 / January 30, 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 30, 2025 Tribal Council Welcomes Representative Jeff Hurd Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Tribal Council met with Representative Jeff Hurd (CO-3) on Tuesday in the Tribal Council Chambers. The meeting was both productive and insightful, fostering a meaningful dialogue on how both the Tribe’s leadership and the newly elected Representative can work... Read more »
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 »
