SU BIA Agency | For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Reservation to initiate Stage II Fire Restrictions August 6, 2025 / September 2, 2025 by sbegay For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Reservation to initiate Stage II Fire Restrictions Due to the continued drought, extremely dry fuel conditions and the occurrence of recent large wildland fires, Stage II fire restrictions will be implemented for all trust lands throughout the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Everyone on reservation land is asked to be very cautious and use common sense with fire this time of year. Stage II Fire Restrictions... Read more »
Southern Ute Air Quality Division Issues Air Quality Alert August 4, 2025 / August 4, 2025 by abarry Monday August 4th, 2025. Residents of the Reservation may experience Moderately Unhealthy to Unhealthy Air Quality Conditions today due to Wildfire Smoke from several local and regional forest fires. Smoke from wildfires can cause unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter in the air. The Tribe’s Air Quality Division continuously monitors particulate matter at a station located in Ignacio (Ute 1) and a station located near Bondad Hill (Ute 3). Real-time... Read more »
Safely Located | Clement J. Frost August 1, 2025 / August 1, 2025 by sbegay Update 12:00 PM August 1, 2025 The Justice & Regulatory Department has confirmed former Chairman Clement J. Frost has been safely located. Thank you for your assistance during this time! – Summer Begay, Communication Specialist Read more »
SU BIA Agency Fire Notice – Rim Road Fire Update 07/31/2025 July 31, 2025 / August 6, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2025 Rim Road Fire Update Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Firefighters are making strong headway, with containment expected to reach 75% by the end of the day. The fire remains at 114 acres, with no new growth reported. Crews are actively securing containment lines and conducting mop-up operations across the fire area. Infrared technology is... Read more »
Southern Ute Election Board Announces 2025 General Election July 31, 2025 / July 31, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Election Board is pleased to share key dates for the upcoming 2025 General Election. 🔹 Residency Deadline:Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM Please ensure your residency status is up to date by this deadline. 🔹 Election Day:Friday, November 7, 2025Polls Open: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PMLocation: 285 Lakin St., Ignacio, Colorado This election will determine the successors for outgoing Council Members Vice Chairman Marvin Pinnecoose and... Read more »
SUPD: 911 Restored July 31, 2025 / July 31, 2025 by sbegay 🚨 911 Restored 🚨 July 31, 2025 | 4:15 PMOur local 911 system has been fully restored and is now operational. Thank you for your patience and understanding! Read more »
SU BIA Agency Fire Notice – Rim Road Fire Update 07/28/2025 July 28, 2025 / July 31, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571 Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2025 Rim Road Fire Update Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Fire crews continue to make steady progress on the Rim Road Fire, which remains at 114 acres with no new growth reported since yesterday. The fire is burning primarily in timber and brush, and crews are working diligently to strengthen containment lines... Read more »
SU BIA Agency Fire Notice – Ute 63 100% Contained 07/28/2025 July 28, 2025 / July 28, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571Summer Begay, PIO – 970.553.0052 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2025 Ute 63 Fire Fully Contained – Final Day of Operations Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Ute 63 Fire has reached 100% containment, and today marks the final day of fire operations. Crews are completing final dozer work near Drop Point 1 and will begin demobilizing remaining resources once that work is... Read more »
Statement in Support of Jessie Danielson for Secretary of State July 23, 2025 / July 23, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2025 Statement in Support of Jessie Danielson for Secretary of State Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Last week, State Senator Jessie Danielson announced her candidacy for Colorado Secretary of State. Based on Sen. Danielson’s experience, proven record on issues important to the Tribe, and commitment to defending the Tribe’s sovereignty, the... Read more »
SU BIA Agency Fire Notice – Mesa Fire Contained 07/23/2025 July 23, 2025 / July 23, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BIA Fire Management – 970.563.4571 PIO Summer Begay – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2025 Mesa Fire Contained Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Yesterday afternoon at approximately 1:40 PM, the Southern Ute Agency received a smoke report in the Jefferson Canyon area near Archuleta Mesa, located on Tribal land. Following an initial assessment, the fire was sized at approximately 0.2 acres. Ground crews responded promptly, including... Read more »
