For Immediate Release: Tribe Calls for Urgent Action from Enterprise Products to Address Pipeline Spill May 5, 2025 / June 24, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2025 Tribe Calls for Urgent Action from Enterprise Products to Address Pipeline Spill Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is calling on Enterprise Products to immediately act with more urgency and transparency to address and mitigate the gasoline pipeline failure that occurred five months ago on... Read more »
Southern Ute Tribe seeks applicants to fill a Commission Vacancy on the SUIT/State of CO Environmental Commission May 5, 2025 / June 3, 2025 by abarry Are you interested in environmental issues and want to be more involved? The Southern Ute Air Quality Division’s (AQD) Environmental Commission may be the perfect place for you! This six-member joint Commission has equal Tribal and State representation and meets approximately twice a year to vote on rules and regulations for the SUIT AQD. As an Environmental Commission Member, you will have the chance to expand your knowledge on current... Read more »
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness Day May 5, 2025 / May 5, 2025 by sbegay Today, May 5th, we recognize Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness Day as declared by a Presidential proclamation. In solemn remembrance and to shine a light on this crisis, Tribal Council and staff wore red to honor the lost loved ones and stand with their families. Every name, every story, every relative matters ❤️🪽. Read more »
Southern Ute Wildlife Division offers (6) Lone Mesa State Park Access Permits in Brunot Area to Tribal Members April 29, 2025 by abarry Lone Mesa State Park Access Permits: The Southern Ute Wildlife Division will have six (6) Lone Mesa State Park Access Permits available to Southern Ute tribal member hunters for the 2025 Hunting Season. Permit holders will be allowed choose one established hunt season to access Lone Mesa State Park. Season dates and weapon restrictions will apply. The access permits will either be available first-come first-serve, or through a draw if there is sufficient interest. Deadline for sign-up... Read more »
2025 Tribal Energy Associates Program April 29, 2025 / April 29, 2025 by sbegay The 2025 Tribal Energy Associates Program is accepting applications for a six-week summer experiential learning opportunity for enrolled Tribal Members ages 18 years and older. The deadline for applications is tomorrow, April 30, 2025 so apply today at www.tribalalternatives.org 💡 Read more »
Southern Ute Department of Energy Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Mancos Shale Development April 28, 2025 by abarry The Department of Energy (DOE) will be hosting a town hall meeting to keep Tribal Membership informed on the Mancos Shale Development. This Tribal Members-only meeting will cover information regarding where water will be sourced from, anticipated routes for layflat pipelines, permitting, and tribal considerations. For those who can’t join us in person, please connect via Webex. When: Tuesday, May 6th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Where: Growth Fund Building, 1st... Read more »
Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department Re-Opens Pine River Trail April 28, 2025 by abarry The Southern Ute Environmental Programs Department would like to notify community members that the Pine River Trail is now re open from both trail heads. There is a new section of trail that connects the Pine River Trail to the road to Scott’s Pond. Please enjoy the longer loop! Read more »
Southern Ute Tribal Council Adopts Revisions to Title 12 – Range Code April 28, 2025 by abarry By Resolution No. 2025-075, the Tribal Council adopted revisions to Title 12 – Range Code. Title 12 is an existing code where the revised version will replace the prior version in the SUIT Law and Order Code. The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the code on March 12, 2025. The Range Code can be found online at: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/tribal-code/ For further information please contact: Amy Barry, Tribal Information Services Department, abarry@southernute-nsn.gov,... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Southern Ute Indian Tribe Calls for Referral of Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Amendment to November Ballot April 24, 2025 / April 24, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24, 2025 Southern Ute Indian Tribe Calls for Referral of Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Amendment to November Ballot Southern Ute Indian Reservation – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, today calls on the Colorado General Assembly to refer SCR25-002, the Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Amendment, to a vote of the people of... Read more »
For Immediate Release: Incident on Southern Ute Indian Reservation Under Investigation April 15, 2025 / April 15, 2025 by sbegay FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Melvin J. Baker, Chairman – 970.563.2320 Summer Begay, Communication Specialist– 970.563.2313 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2025 Incident on Southern Ute Indian Reservation Under Investigation Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Shortly after midnight on Sunday, April 13, an incident occurred at a residence on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, resulting in the death of an 18-year-old non-Native juvenile. Details regarding this incident are currently under investigation. The... Read more »
