PSA Tribal Broadband Modernization Project: Phase II Construction Update & Traffic Impacts September 23, 2022 / February 6, 2024 by Web Admin FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970-563-2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist – 970-563-2313 FOR RELEASE: February 05, 2024 Tribal Broadband Modernization Project: Phase II Construction Update & Traffic Impacts Project News: Phase II is underway and construction has begun to connect fiber to homes! Where: Crews will be working within the Ignacio town limits, CR-517 near the Sky Ute Casino and Ute Rd. Construction will take place... Read more »
Check out the Centennial Tribal Fair Premium Book September 6, 2022 / September 23, 2022 by Lindsay Box The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department is excited to share the Premium Book for the 100th Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair. For more information about the various activities, please contact the Superintendent/Department listed in the book. Toghoyaqh! Southern Ute Premuim Book Read more »
Introducing Tribal Council’s Ignacio Area Housing Study August 23, 2022 / October 3, 2022 by Lindsay Box Maykh, Please read the attached letter from Tribal Council introducing the Tribal Council’s Ignacio Area Housing Needs Study. Tribal Council has identified the need for affordable housing located in the Ignacio area which would provide new, modern housing options for the membership and tribal workforce. Since the beginning of the year, administration and hiring managers for each tribal entity have expressed that the lack of housing poses a... Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bear Dance Fire Burn Area Closed Until Further Notice July 26, 2022 / August 22, 2022 by Lindsay Box Maykh, Please read the attached press release: “Bear Dance Fire Burn Area Closed Until Further Notice” FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.0100 Lindsay J. Box – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2022 Bear Dance Fire Burn Area Closed Until Further Notice Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Tribal Council has permanently closed the Bear Dance Fire Burn Area until further notice. The Bear... Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Southern Ute Tribal Council Reaffirms Significance of Tribal Sovereignty July 22, 2022 / August 22, 2022 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.0100 Lindsay Box – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2022 Southern Ute Tribal Council Reaffirms Significance of Tribal Sovereignty Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Tribal Council shares their approved Statement on Sovereignty via Resolution No. 2022-126. The Tribal Council’s Statement on Sovereignty arises out of recent events that are an affront to the sovereignty of all tribes in the... Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Chairman Baker Selects Ramona Y. Eagle as Vice Chairman December 20, 2021 / March 9, 2022 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.0100 Lindsay J. Box, Communication Specialist – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 20, 2021 Chairman Baker Selects Ramona Y. Eagle as Vice Chairman Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Chairman Melvin J. Baker has selected Council Member Ramona Y. Eagle to serve as Vice Chairman of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Vice Chairman Eagle was elected to Tribal Council... Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Vanessa P. Torres Re-Elected to Southern Ute Tribal Council in Run Off Election December 20, 2021 / March 9, 2022 by Lindsay Box FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.0100 Lindsay J. Box, Communication Specialist – 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 20, 2021 Vanessa P. Torres Re-Elected to Southern Ute Tribal Council in Run Off Election Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The 2021 Run-Off Election was held on Friday, December 17, 2021. Tribal Council Candidate, Vanessa P. Torres successfully received majority of the votes cast with (125)... Read more »
Local COVID Clinic and Testing Information December 13, 2021 by qlansing Need a vaccine? A booster? A COVID test? IMT has compiled some information on local vaccine and testing info for you. Please view the PDF document below. Testing and Vaccine Information Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Southwest Colorado’s Inaugural ‘Native Entrepreneurship’ Workshop October 6, 2021 / November 30, 2021 by Lindsay Box Please find the attached news release “Southwest Colorado’s Inaugural ‘Native Entrepreneurship’ Workshop”. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is sharing this release in collaboration with the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado. Southwest Colorado’s Inaugural ‘Native Entrepreneurship’ Workshop [Southern Ute Indian Reservation, Colorado, September 25, 2021] An exciting five-year collaboration to support small business growth and development began in the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. The Southern Ute Tribe,... Read more »
2021 General Election Voting Day Procedures October 5, 2021 by qlansing Please review the documents below for the Southern Ute General Election 2021 COVID-19 voting day procedures. COVID-19 Procedures Voting Day 2021 Update 2021 Sample Ballot Read more »