SUIT and the State of CO to hold Environmental Commission Meeting April 23, 2024 by abarry The Southern Ute Indian Tribe/State of Colorado Environmental Commission (Commission) will meet on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Justice & Regulatory Administration Building- EPD Large Conference Room located at 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado 81137. The agenda will include Call to Order/Introductions, New Business, Tribal Air Quality Program Updates, Tribal Air Initiatives, CDPHE Updates, Open Discussion/Questions and Public Comment, and Schedule Next... Read more »
Bonfire Field Services Vacancy: Apprentice Technician April 23, 2024 / April 23, 2024 by abarry Bonfire Field Services is hiring a Field Services Apprentice technician. The employee will receive a variety of training from multiple disciplines within Bonfire. The Field Services Apprentice will learn from and take directions from technicians, engineers, and other key disciplines throughout the process. This is a 2-year apprenticeship with eligible quarterly pay increases. Native American Preference will be applied. How to apply: Email a resume and cover letter to tonia.martinez@bonfireig.com... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Preserving Tribal Sovereignty: Vice Chairman Cloud Testifies on Land Annexation 04/17/2024 April 17, 2024 / April 17, 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 17, 2024 Preserving Tribal Sovereignty: Vice Chairman Cloud Testifies on Land Annexation Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Vice Chairman Lorelei Cloud testified before the Colorado Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee at the State Capitol in Denver this afternoon. Cloud urged the Committee to support Senate Bill 24-193: Protect Tribal Lands from... Read more »
CO Indigenous Needs Assessment Community Survey April 17, 2024 by sbegay The Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs and the Colorado Department of Education are partnering with Education Northwest, a research organization, to conduct a needs assessment on how Colorado districts and schools support Indigenous students. The Southern Ute community is invited to share feedback on the priorities, needs, and concerns about Indigenous education in Colorado. Your community’s insights are important to helping the Colorado Department of Education accurately capture the needs and hopes... Read more »
BIA Vacancy: Irrigation System Operator April 17, 2024 / April 17, 2024 by sbegay The BIA Southern Ute Agency is hiring for an Irrigation System Operator. Please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/786304400 and apply today! The Application period closes April 25, 2024. -Summer Begay, Communication Specialist Read more »
For Immediate Release: For Our Children’s Future: Vice Chairman Cloud supports SCR24-001 04/16/2024 April 16, 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 16, 2024 For Our Children’s Future: Vice Chairman Cloud supports SCR24-001 Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Vice Chairman Lorelei Cloud joined several Colorado Senators and advocates at the State Capitol in Denver this afternoon in support of the Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Amendment (Senate Concurrent Resolution 24-001). If passed, this Amendment... Read more »
2024 General Meeting Recording April 12, 2024 by sbegay The 2024 General Meeting recording is now available on the Tribal Member Portal. For more information, please contact Tribal Council Affairs at 970-563-2319 or 970-563-2485. For technical assistance with your “so-ute” account, please contact SUDEP at 970-563-5555. -Summer Begay, Communication Specialist. Read more »
Missing Indigenous Person Alert Activation: 04/02/2024 April 2, 2024 by sbegay Missing Indigenous Person Alert Activation: 04/02/2024 Audrina Bartley was last seen on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 11:30 AM in Albuquerque, NM possibly headed to Durango, CO. Audrina was wearing a white hoodie with “faith over fear”, black skinny jeans, pink shirt, and a white puma backpack. She was not wearing glasses when she was last seen. If seen, please call 911 or the Southern Ute Police Department at970-563-4401. Read more »
PSA: Bear Dance Fire Burn Area Trail Closure and Temporary Ute Road Closure April 1, 2024 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – (970) 563.0100 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist – (970) 563.2313 FOR RELEASE: April 01, 2024 Bear Dance Fire Burn Area Trail Closure and Temporary Ute Road Closure Southern Ute Indian Reservation: On June 3, 2022, the Bear Dance Fire ignited on tribal trust land and burned eighty-nineacres north of the Bear Dance grounds and along the Los Pinos River. In the aftermath, the Environmental... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Indian Tribe welcomes new Sky Ute Casino Resort General Manager March 27, 2024 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2024 Southern Ute Indian Tribe welcomes new Sky Ute Casino Resort General Manager Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe warmly welcomes Mr. Thomas Frank as the new General Manager of the Sky Ute Casino Resort. Mr. Frank will be starting on April 3, 2024, following... Read more »
