Broadband application period narrows for tribal governments Licenses give authority to set up 2.5 GHz community networks August 7, 2020
Cortez woman faces charges in 2018 Haycamp slaying Southern Ute man was later killed by suspect’s cousin August 7, 2020
Southern Ute tribe to offer free, communitywide testing About 2,000 tests expected to be performed Aug. 12-13 July 28, 2020
Southern Ute government issues mandatory mask order Order applies to people ages 2 and older July 23, 2020
Man shot by Southern Ute police has lawsuit dismissed by appeals court Anthony Martinez said officers failed to identify themselves, used unlawful tactics July 20, 2020
Southern Ute Indian Tribe drafts plan to reopen Stay-at-home restrictions remain in place for time being July 6, 2020
Local Native American poet talks trauma on national podcast ‘You are the answers to our ancestors’ prayers’ June 27, 2020
Progress made on 4 blazes burning in Southwest Colorado Fire lines strengthened around East Canyon Fire June 23, 2020
Six Shooter Fire south of Durango grows to 250 acres Fire crews reach 15% containment, spokeswoman says June 17, 2020
Sky Ute Casino Resort launches sports betting app SportsBook takes wagers from anyone within Colorado June 11, 2020
Southern Ute Indian Tribe conducts sweeping communitywide COVID testing Tribe offers free tests for up to 2,000 people June 10, 2020
Ute tribes reimagine Bear Dance As reservations lock down, Utes use social media, videos of dances June 5, 2020
Southern Ute tribe to keep stay-at-home order in effect Tribal leaders say it is ‘premature’ to ease restrictions April 23, 2020
Southern Ute Indian Tribe says U.S. Treasury Dept. leaked confidential information Tribe demands investigation April 19, 2020
La Plata County lags state, nation in census response COVID-19 challenges could cause an undercount April 2, 2020
2 Southern Ute employees test positive for COVID-19 San Juan Basin Public Health, state health department assisting investigation March 29, 2020
Southern Ute Tribal Council restricts access, issues stay-at-home order Specific essential services, travel continue March 27, 2020
Southern Ute Tribe intensifies its response to COVID-19 Tribal government issues work orders, additional closures March 23, 2020
Efforts underway to bolster tribes’ energy independence Federal agency provides grants to build infrastructure while observing sovereignty March 10, 2020
Key stakeholders emphasize collaboration at Western water event Durango, Southern Utes share priorities February 29, 2020
In first signed bill of 2020, Polis includes tribal youth on teen advisory council With symbolic gesture, Colorado governor says tribes are part of plans for future February 26, 2020
Three Ute tribes partner on language immersion program for schools Ute language education is a top priority for Southern Ute Indian Tribe February 13, 2020
Colorado boarding school listed as a ‘most endangered’ place Colorado Preservation, Inc. is working with Southern Ute leaders as they consider preserving the site near Ignacio February 9, 2020