For Immediate Release: Statement on the passing of Jicarilla Apache Nation President Velarde May 14, 2024 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, 2024 Statement on the passing of Jicarilla Apache Nation President Velarde Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of President Edward Velarde of the Jicarilla Apache Nation. President Velarde was a pillar of his community and a dedicated leader... Read more »
Southern Ute Tribal Member Career Fair 05142024 May 14, 2024 / May 14, 2024 by sbegay The Southern Ute Tribal Member Career Fair is going on right now at the Sky Ute Casino and Resort! There are plenty of wonderful opportunities provided by Tribal entities and Tribal departments. For more information, please contact Rochelle Aguilar at 970-563-2990 or raguilar@southernute-nsn.gov. Read more »
For Immediate Release: Bear Dance Fire Burn Area Trail Reopening 05142024 May 14, 2024 / May 14, 2024 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – (970) 563-0100 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist – (970) 563-2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2024 Bear Dance Fire Burn Area Trail Reopening Southern Ute Indian Reservation – On June 3, 2022, the Bear Dance Fire ignited on tribal trust land and burned 89 acres north of the Bear Dance grounds and along the Los Pinos River. Following the fire, non-hazardous and... Read more »
Sky Ute Casino Brings Back Bingo with a Soft Opening for Tribal Members May 13, 2024 by abarry The Sky Ute Casino is proud to announce Bingo is coming back to the Sky Ute Casino and Resort! On Thursday, May 16, 2024, Southern Ute tribal members are invited to attend a private Bingo games event. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Southern Ute tribal members are also welcome to bring (1) guest. Drawings will be held throughout the event. For more information, please contact Edward Box, III, at (970)... Read more »
Southern Ute Police Department: Dispatch Lines 05072024 May 7, 2024 / May 8, 2024 by sbegay Update: 05/07/2024 8:30 PM The Southern Ute Police Department phone lines are working. Thank you for your understanding! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Southern Ute Police Department Dispatch is currently experiencing technical difficulties. Our phone lines are down, and we cannot receive incoming or outgoing calls. If you have an emergency: Please dial 911. Central Dispatch will answer and transfer you to Southern Ute Dispatch. Non-emergency calls: We apologize for the inconvenience. We are... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Tribal Council Welcomes Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Touton 05062024 May 7, 2024 / May 7, 2024 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2024 Tribal Council Welcomes Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Touton Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Making history, Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton of the Bureau of Reclamation became the first Commissioner to visit the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s headquarters in the agency’s 133-year existence. Chairman Melvin J. Baker, the Tribal Council, and... Read more »
For Immediate Release: “Land is Sacred”: Chairman Baker Urges Colorado to Block Durango’s Land Grab 05032024 May 3, 2024 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2024 “Land is Sacred”: Chairman Baker Urges Colorado to Block Durango’s Land Grab Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Chairman Melvin J. Baker delivered a powerful testimony last night, urging the Colorado House Committee on State, Civic, Military, and Veteran Affairs to defend a historical promise. Chairman Baker urged the... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Connects the Future: Ignacio Broadband Now Active 04302024 April 30, 2024 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2024 Southern Ute Indian Tribe Connects the Future: Ignacio Broadband Now Active Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe celebrated a significant milestone today with the activation of its new broadband network serving the Town of Ignacio. The activation ceremony was attended by dignitaries and leadership from the... Read more »
