For Immediate Release: Ute Tribes and State of Colorado Strengthen Government-to-Government Relationship April 4, 2025 / April 4, 2025 by abarry FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2025 Ute Tribes and State of Colorado Strengthen Government-to-Government Relationship during Ute Day at the Capitol Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe were honored at the Colorado State Capitol during the annual Ute Day on Thursday, April 3, 2025, this... Read more »
Southern Ute Social Services Spreads Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month April 3, 2025 by abarry April is designated National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983. It is an annual observance in dedicating raising awareness and preventing child abuse. Former President Obama continued the tradition and in 2016, issued a Presidential proclamation stating: “During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we recommit to giving every child a change to succeed and to ensuring that every child grows up in a safe, stable, and... Read more »
Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department Temporarily Closes the Pine River Hiking Trail March 28, 2025 by abarry The Environmental Programs Department (EPD) will be temporarily closing the Pine River Hiking Trail from the Ute Road and Scott’s Pond trailheads from March 31 – April 30, 2025. This project will restore and lengthen the existing trail, partially damaged by the June 3, 2022, Bear Dance Fire, by creating a loop along Ute Road where environmental remediation was recently completed. The Cultural Preservation Department collaborated with EPD, and the... Read more »
The Annual Spring Clean Up is coming up in April March 27, 2025 by abarry The Annual Spring Clean Up will take place April 21-25, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for information related to the Clean-Up and communication regarding designated pick-ups from tribal departments and/or tribal entities. Please contact Mr. Tyson Thompson, Property and Facilities Director, at (970) 563-2945 for any questions or clarification needed related to the event. Read more »
Southern Ute Economic Development Seeks Interest in 2025 Pinuu Nuuchi Farmers Market Season March 26, 2025 by abarry Southern Ute Economic Development is seeking all vendors for the Piinu Nuuchi Farmers Market 2025 season. This will be led by Southern Ute Economic Development Department, will serve as a small business accelerator for the Tribe and surrounding communities, as well as provide an accessible marketplace for local agriculture producers, artisans and other entrepreneurs. Please contact Allison Wall at awall@southernute-nsn.gov or 970.563.2281 to learn more about the Piinu Nuuchi Farmers... Read more »
Southern Ute Gaming Commission & Division of Gaming provide guidance on Rule 3 – Charitable Raffles March 26, 2025 / March 26, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Gaming Commission and Division of Gaming would like to provide the official guidance related to Rule 3 – Charitable Raffles. The purpose of this guidance is to assist charitable organizations in complying with the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Gaming Commission’s Rule 3 on Charitable Raffles and to describe the factors the Division will consider, based on the Commission’s Rule 3, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), and... Read more »
Southern Ute Construction & Project Management Announce Tribal Campus Road Closures March 25, 2025 / March 25, 2025 by abarry Southern Ute Construction and Project Management would like those driving through the tribal campus to be aware of the following road and sidewalk closures scheduled for this week: Wednesday, March 26th The east-west section of Capote Dr. at the north end of Veterans Memorial Park will be closed The sidewalk immediately east of the Health Clinic will be closed. The sidewalk serving the new parking lot west of Ouray Dr.... Read more »
Southern Ute Pow Wow Committee Announces Bear Dance 2025 Pow Wow March 24, 2025 / March 24, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Powwow Committee invites All to attend the Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow happening May 23-24, 2025, at the Sky Ute Resort Casino Event Center. If you have any questions, please contact Rochelle Aguilar Chairperson at 970-759-1722, Karen Washington Vice-Chairman, 970-759-5880, Carolyne Grey Eagle Treasurer 970-799-6268 and Kirsten Langmade Recording Secretary Kirsten.autra@outlook.com. Read more »
Southern Ute Health Center announces construction complete at Main Entrance March 24, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Health Center would like to announce that we will be re-opening the Main Clinic entrance on March 31, 2025. The south parking lot will also revert back to patient parking at that time. We would like to send out our appreciation to everyone for their continued patience and understanding while we were using the Modular Lab entrance. We realized that the change was confusing and are grateful... Read more »
Southern Ute Cultural Preservation holds 2025 Tribal Fair Logo Contest March 24, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department invites all Southern Ute Tribal Members to submit their entries for the 103rd Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair logo contest by April 11, 2025. Logos will be voted on at the Southern Ute General Meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025. If you have questions, please contact Coven White, Cultural Media Technician, at 970-563-2985. Read more »
