2025 Tribal Energy Associates Program April 29, 2025 / April 29, 2025 by sbegay The 2025 Tribal Energy Associates Program is accepting applications for a six-week summer experiential learning opportunity for enrolled Tribal Members ages 18 years and older. The deadline for applications is tomorrow, April 30, 2025 so apply today at www.tribalalternatives.org 💡 Read more »
Southern Ute Department of Energy Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Mancos Shale Development April 28, 2025 by abarry The Department of Energy (DOE) will be hosting a town hall meeting to keep Tribal Membership informed on the Mancos Shale Development. This Tribal Members-only meeting will cover information regarding where water will be sourced from, anticipated routes for layflat pipelines, permitting, and tribal considerations. For those who can’t join us in person, please connect via Webex. When: Tuesday, May 6th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Where: Growth Fund Building, 1st... Read more »
Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department Re-Opens Pine River Trail April 28, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department would like to notify community members that the Pine River Trail is now re open from both trail heads. There is a new section of trail that connects the Pine River Trail to the road to Scott’s Pond. Please enjoy the longer loop! Read more »
Southern Ute Tribal Council Adopts Revisions to Title 12 – Range Code April 28, 2025 by abarry By Resolution No. 2025-075, the Tribal Council adopted revisions to Title 12 – Range Code. Title 12 is an existing code where the revised version will replace the prior version in the SUIT Law and Order Code. The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the code on March 12, 2025. The Range Code can be found online at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/tribal-code/ For further information please contact: Amy Barry, Tribal Information Services Department, abarry@southernute-nsn.gov,... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Calls for Referral of Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Amendment to November Ballot April 24, 2025 / April 24, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24, 2025 Southern Ute Indian Tribe Calls for Referral of Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Amendment to November Ballot Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, today calls on the Colorado General Assembly to refer SCR25-002, the Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Amendment, to a vote of the people of... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Incident on Southern Ute Indian Reservation Under Investigation April 15, 2025 / April 15, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2025 Incident on Southern Ute Indian Reservation Under Investigation Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Shortly after midnight on Sunday, April 13, an incident occurred at a residence on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, resulting in the death of an 18-year-old non-Native juvenile. Details regarding this incident are currently under investigation. The... Read more »
BIA Southern Ute Agency: Prescribed Burn/Pile News Release April 10, 2025 / April 10, 2025 by sbegay United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Southern Ute Agency News Release On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the Southern Ute Agency will be conducting a Prescribed Burn/Pile at the Sundance Grounds. The legal description for the burn is township 33N, Range 7W, Section 5. The purpose of the burn is to dispose of brush from last year’s ceremony and the Bear Dance Fire. Smoke will be visible... Read more »
SU Powwow Committee: Bear Dance Powwow Bids April 9, 2025 / April 9, 2025 by sbegay The Southern Ute Powwow Committee is requesting bids for the Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow on May 23 and May 24, 2025. CLEANING CREW Sky Ute Casino Resort – Events Center Friday, May 23 – 6PM to 11PM Saturday, May 24 – 11AM to 12PM Cleaning supplies will be provided, Cleaning Crew should consist of (3) cleaning staff. Must provide One Million Dollar Insurance with the Sky Ute Casino Resort... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Measles Case Identified in Archuleta County: Staying Informed and Protected April 9, 2025 / April 9, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2025 Measles Case Identified in Archuleta County: Staying Informed and Protected Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Archuleta County Public Health Department (ACPHD), and the Silver Thread Public Health District have confirmed a case of measles in an adult resident of Archuleta... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Ute Tribes and State of Colorado Strengthen Government-to-Government Relationship April 4, 2025 / April 4, 2025 by abarry FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2025 Ute Tribes and State of Colorado Strengthen Government-to-Government Relationship during Ute Day at the Capitol Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe were honored at the Colorado State Capitol during the annual Ute Day on Thursday, April 3, 2025, this... Read more »