Southern Ute Election Board Announces Absentee Ballot Availability for July 10, 2026 Special Election June 17, 2026 / June 17, 2026 by abarry Southern Ute Indian TribeElection Board Notice Absentee BallotAvailable (Mail-out, walk-in, and local hand delivery) Absentee Ballot Request DeadlineWednesday, July 01, 2026 By 5:00 P.M. P11-5-101. Eligibility for Absentee Ballot. Any registered tribal voter who expectsto be absent on the day of the election, or who, because of serious illness,physical disability, or advanced age is unable to vote in person at the pollingplace, is eligible to vote by absentee ballot. P11-5-102.... Read more »
Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department Conducts Maintenance on Pine River and Bear Trail June 12, 2026 / June 12, 2026 by abarry The Environmental Programs Department would like to announce an upcoming partial closure on the Bear Trail, specifically the Switchback section behind SUIMA. A crew of volunteers will be performing trail stabilization on the switchback from June 16-17th and will re-open to the public on June 18th. The Pine River Trail will remain open to the public during normal business hours, as crew workers occupy both trails for maintenance. Read more »
Tribal Office Closure Notice 06/19/2026 June 10, 2026 / June 10, 2026 by sbegay In observance of Juneteenth, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, June 22, 2026. Thank you! Read more »
For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Reservation Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions June 8, 2026 / June 8, 2026 by sbegay United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Southern Ute Agency Branch of Fire Management Due to a historically low winter snowpack and recent hot, dry, and windy conditions, Stage I fire restrictions will be implemented for all trust lands throughout the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. The overall drought condition creates the potential for large fire development, and any ignition could grow rapidly. Fire Restrictions for the General Public include: Commercial... Read more »
Tribal Office Closure Notice 05/2026 May 18, 2026 / May 26, 2026 by sbegay In observance of Bear Dance, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will close early at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026, and remain closed for the remainder of the day. Tribal Offices will also be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. We wish you a safe and enjoyable time with your families... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Recovery to Resilience: Advancing Safety and Quality of Life on the Reservation after the Enterprise Spill May 15, 2026 / May 15, 2026 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Marvin Pinnecoose, Chairman – 970.563.2402 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2026 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – In December 2024, a catastrophic failure was identified on a 10-inch pipeline transmitting refined gasoline operated by Enterprise Products of Houston, Texas. Enterprise currently estimates that about 97,000 gallons of gasoline were released, making it the largest pipeline spill in Colorado and one of the... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Chairman Pinnecoose Appoints Box as Executive Officer May 15, 2026 / May 15, 2026 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Marvin Pinnecoose, Chairman – 970.563.2402 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2026 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Chairman Marvin Pinnecoose has announced that Lindsay J. Box will serve as Executive Officer of the Permanent Fund. This appointment supports the continued delivery of government services and operational stability during the leadership transition. Chairman Pinnecoose was confirmed as Acting Chairman through Resolution No. 2026-096. “This appointment reflects... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Senator Jessie Danielson Calls for Full Investigation of Major Gasoline Spill in La Plata County May 14, 2026 / May 14, 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 14, 2026 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – On Wednesday, May 13, Senator Jessie Danielson (CO Senate District 22) delivered a Tribute on the State Senate floor, calling on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the Attorney General to fully investigate and address the spill of refined gasoline... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Tribal Council Appoints Marvin Pinnecoose as Acting Chairman May 12, 2026 / May 12, 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 12, 2026 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Tribal Council has appointed Marvin Pinnecoose as Acting Chairman, effective Friday, May 15, 2026. Chairman Pinnecoose brings extensive leadership experience and a strong record of service to his new role. He has previously served the Tribe in multiple capacities, including as a Tribal Council... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Celebrates Historic Signing of Tribal Energy Resource Agreement May 11, 2026 / May 12, 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 »
