CR 318 is Open November 6, 2023 / November 7, 2023 by abarry County Road 318 has re-opened as of 6:04 p.m. Any further updates shall occur through the responding tribal government department, entity and those within that chain of command. Respectfully, Tribal Information Services tis@southernute-nsn.gov Read more »
Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Unofficial November 2023 General Election Results November 6, 2023 / November 6, 2023 by abarry The 2023 Tribal General Election vote count has concluded. The “unofficial” results for Tribal Council are: • Tara Vigil: 111 • Andrew Gallegos: 204 • Conrad Thompson: 93 • Cedric Chavez: 147 • Marty Pinnecoose: 134 Andrew Gallegos has received the majority of votes. A runoff election will be between Marty Pinnecoose and Cedric Chavez. A special meeting was scheduled by the Election Board for Monday, November 6th to certify... Read more »
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe/State of Colorado Environmental Commission To Meet November 6, 2023 by abarry The Southern Ute Indian Tribe/State of Colorado Environmental Commission (Commission) will meet on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 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 »
Notice of Leasing and TERP Code Effective Dates October 18, 2023 by qlansing By Resolution No. 2023-005, the Tribal Council adopted the Residential, Business, Agricultural, and Renewable Energy Resource Leasing Code (Leasing Code) and Tribal Environmental Review Policy Code (TERP Code). Resolution No. 2023-005 required Tribal Council to set effective dates for the Leasing and TERP Codes after approval by the Department of the Interior. The Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, approved the TERP Code on February 28,... Read more »
Growth Fund Announces Arrowhead Propane as Strategic Supplier October 17, 2023 / October 17, 2023 by abarry FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 16, 2023 Growth Fund Announces Arrowhead Propane as Strategic Supplier Southern Ute Indian Reservation – In early 2023, the Southern Ute Tribal Council became aware of instances where propane fuel suppliers had failed to make timely deliveries, leaving Tribal Members without reliable and consistent heat during the winter months, in some... Read more »
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) conducts its Annual Lake Nighthorse Kokanee Salmon Giveaway October 17, 2023 by abarry With permission from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and Animas-La Plata Association, Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) is again conducting its annual Lake Nighthorse kokanee salmon spawning operation. This spawning operation is important for fisheries within the Southwest Region and across the State of Colorado. CPW wants to let the Southern Ute Tribe and its members know about the spawning and fish giveaways. We are inviting Southern Ute Tribal members... Read more »
The SUIT Environmental Programs Department is now accepting applications for the 2024 Cost-share Program (CSP) October 11, 2023 by abarry The SUIT Environmental Programs Department is now accepting applications for the 2024 Cost-share Program (CSP). The purpose of the CSP is to work cooperatively with landowners to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) on lands within the Reservation. BMPs are designed to improve our rivers, keep our water clean, and protect wildlife habitat. Water quality, fish/wildlife habitat, and recreation opportunities deteriorate when sediment and nutrients flow into our creeks and rivers.... Read more »
SUIMA announces Red Ribbon Campaign Event 2023 October 6, 2023 / October 6, 2023 by abarry In collaboration with the DEA, the Southern Ute Department of Education’s Montessori Academy, SUIMA, will kick off the annual Red Ribbon Campaign on October 11, 2023, with the arrival of the Colorado National Guard’s Army helicopter from Gypsum, CO, based out of the Buckley Space Force Base. During October, the DEA will be hosting and participating in Red Ribbon events throughout the country. Please see the press release for additional... Read more »
Tribal Office Closure in observance of Indigenous People’s Day Monday October 9, 2023 October 4, 2023 / October 10, 2023 by tehlers In observance of Indigenous People’s Day, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed all-day on Monday, October 9, 2023. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Read more »
History Colorado Publicly Releases Federal Indian Boarding School Research Final Report October 3, 2023 by abarry FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 3, 2023 History Colorado Publicly Releases Federal Indian Boarding School Research Final Report Southern Ute Indian Reservation – History Colorado has fulfilled its legislative mandate under House Bill 22-1327 by releasing a comprehensive final report that promotes a greater understanding of the impacts of the Boarding School era in Colorado... Read more »
