SU BIA Agency Fire Notice – Ute 63 Update 07/22/2025 July 22, 2025 / July 23, 2025 by sbegay Firefighters continue suppressing the Ute 63 Fire, burning on Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute Tribal and private land near Hesperus, Colo. Due to the team’s persistence and favorable weather, the fire footprint remained at 530 acres and 34% containment. As fire activity subsides, the incident is releasing personnel – currently, 311 firefighters and support personnel are assigned to the fire. On Monday, a Hotshot crew focused on mopping up... Read more »
Southern Ute Lands Division Announces 45-day Notice of Availability – 456 Mt. Dew Circle, Ignacio, CO July 21, 2025 / July 21, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Lands Division is currently advertising a 45-day notice of availability of tribal land for a homesite assignment. To apply for a Land Assignment, eligible Tribal member applicants must submit an Application for Assignment of Tribal Lands, a Farm Plan, and a drawing card containing their name, address, and contact information (including phone number and email). The Lands Division will review the submitted applications and determine the adequacy... Read more » Southern Ute Indian Tribe
SU BIA Agency Fire Notice – Ute 63 Update 07/21/2025 July 21, 2025 / July 25, 2025 by sbegay With methodical tenacity, firefighters continue the work of suppressing the Ute 63 Fire, burning on Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute tribal and private land near Hesperus, Colo. The fire is now mapped at 530 acres and is 34% contained; field observers walked the fireline and confirmed the reduction in reported acreage. Crews worked Sunday to secure containment lines and aggressively search for remaining hot spots through a process called... Read more »
SUDEP: Cybersecurity & Internet Safety Basics Training July 21, 2025 / July 21, 2025 by sbegay The Cybersecurity & Internet Safety Basics Training is taking a rain check 🌧️. The Southern Ute Digital Equity Program (SUDEP) is always listening and looking for ways to bring training that is timely, relevant, and energizing. Stay tuned for new opportunities coming your way soon! 💬💻🖱 SUDEP is offering Microsoft Office training in August. To view these trainings being offered, please get in touch with SUDEP at 970-563-5555 or sign... Read more »
SU BIA Agency Fire Notice – Ute 63 July 16, 2025 / July 21, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571 Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2025 Ute 63 Fire Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The lightning-caused Ute 63 Fire was discovered on the afternoon of July 13, 2025 near Morgan Canyon on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation. Despite a quick response from Ute Mountain Ute BIA Agency and Southern Ute BIA Agency firefighters, the fire continued... Read more »
ICE Concern Update Letter 07/15/2025 July 15, 2025 / July 15, 2025 by sbegay Dear Southern Ute Tribal Members, In light of continuing concerns surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity across the country, the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council is providing this update to reassure our Tribal Membership of our active engagement with federal and local authorities. We understand the anxiety and unease, national events have caused—especially among our youth, elders, and families—and want to assure you that we are actively monitoring the... Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2025 Statement Regarding Public Use of Sacred Ceremonies July 11, 2025 / July 11, 2025 by tehlers FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACTMelvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2025 Statement Regarding Public Use of Sacred Ceremonies The Southern Ute Indian Tribe (Tribe) is aware of a video and social media posts recently circulated by Congressional District Three candidate Hope Scheppelman, following a sweat ceremony held on the Southern Ute Reservation. The video and accompanying post inaccurately suggested that the Tribe... Read more »
Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Announces Brush Sites Available for Sundance Preparation July 7, 2025 / July 7, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Sun Dance will be held July 10-14, 2025, on the Southern Ute Reservation. Please find attached the maps for shade brush locations which can be downloaded in the Avenza app. The GIS Division can be reached at 970-563-2226 to answer any questions and assist with downloading Avenza. If you have questions related to specific maps and permissions to cut, please contact the Lands Division at 970-563-2236. Read more »
For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Reservation Initiates Stage 1 Fire Restrictions July 1, 2025 / August 7, 2025 by sbegay United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Southern Ute Agency Branch of Fire Management For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Reservation Initiates Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Due to the current high temperatures, dry fuel conditions and the occurrence of recent wildland fires, Stage I fire restrictions will be implemented July 1, 2025, for all trust lands throughout the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Everyone on reservation land is asked... Read more »
SU Tribal Office Closure Notice 07/04/2025 June 24, 2025 / July 7, 2025 by sbegay SU Tribal Office Closure Notice In observance of Independence Day, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, July 7, 2025. Read more »
