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Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Southern Ute Drum editor reflects on lessons learned at tribal newspaper

Southern Ute Drum editor reflects on lessons learned at tribal newspaper

After 14 years embedded in SUIT community, Jeremy Wade Shockley sets out on his own

Southern Ute government becomes first tribe to sign federal energy agreement

Southern Ute government becomes first tribe to sign federal energy agreement

Deal recognizes tribal sovereignty, reduces federal oversight

Photos: Ben Nighthorse Campbell memorial

Photos: Ben Nighthorse Campbell memorial

Programs handed out during the Ben Nighthorse Campbell Memorial Celebration on Monday at the Sky Ute Casino. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)…

EPA increases oversight of gasoline spill south of Durango

EPA increases oversight of gasoline spill south of Durango

Southern Ute Indian Tribe raised concerns about Enterprise’s handling of cleanup

November 27, 2025

Judge dismisses Colorado tribes’ online betting case. For tribe, another broken agreement

Judge dismisses Colorado tribes’ online betting case. For tribe, another broken agreement

Federal judge decides off-reservation online bets still fall under Colorado laws

October 27, 2025

Jim family leads strong Four Corners contingent this week at Indian National Finals Rodeo

Jim family leads strong Four Corners contingent this week at Indian National Finals Rodeo

Five-day event opens Tuesday with several local, area participants in action

October 13, 2025

Wildfire in southwest La Plata County prompts pre-evacuation notice

Wildfire in southwest La Plata County prompts pre-evacuation notice

Federal Type 2 team to take command of 542-acre blaze Friday morning

Congressional candidate in hot water with Southern Utes over social media post

Congressional candidate in hot water with Southern Utes over social media post

Tribe rebukes Hope Scheppelman for Instagram video

Southern Utes to tap Lake Nighthorse water

Southern Utes to tap Lake Nighthorse water

Tribe holds rights to 38,108 acre-feet annually

Veterans, Navajo Code Talkers honored with mural unveiling at American Legion in Durango

Veterans, Navajo Code Talkers honored with mural unveiling at American Legion in Durango

La Plata County Historical Society, Indigenous tribal representatives, Chamber of Commerce speak at ceremony

November 5, 2024

Wife of La Plata County commissioner candidate catches flack for costume

Wife of La Plata County commissioner candidate catches flack for costume

Krii Black removed photos from social media showing her dressed as Pocahontas

October 29, 2024

Talk of persisting inequities prevails at Fort Lewis College screening of ‘Ute Water Legacy’

Talk of persisting inequities prevails at Fort Lewis College screening of ‘Ute Water Legacy’

Rocky Mountain PBS documentary series episode was shown Wednesday

October 26, 2024

Rare lunar event illuminates Chimney Rock National Monument

Rare lunar event illuminates Chimney Rock National Monument

Stone pillars, moon’s 18.6-year cycle and ancient structures tell a story

October 23, 2024

Colorado asks court to dismiss Utes’ tribal gaming lawsuit

Colorado asks court to dismiss Utes’ tribal gaming lawsuit

Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes sued state over their stance on sports betting

October 17, 2024

New Southern Ute program to help foster entrepreneurship opportunities

New Southern Ute program to help foster entrepreneurship opportunities

Píinu Núuchi Farmers Market and Outdoor Business Lab to launch on Friday

PHOTOS: Durango 9-R’s Title VI Native American Education program celebrates Class of 2024

PHOTOS: Durango 9-R’s Title VI Native American Education program celebrates Class of 2024

Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

Southern Ute flag raised for first time at Ignacio High School

Southern Ute flag raised for first time at Ignacio High School

Native American Youth Organization eyes consistency under leadership of Kristean Velasquez

Southern Ute archivist dives into boarding school history

Southern Ute archivist dives into boarding school history

A look into what the Southern Ute Dormitory was and its relation to other institutions during the time

Southern Ute Indian Tribe accuses Durango of illegal land grab in Senate committee hearing

Southern Ute Indian Tribe accuses Durango of illegal land grab in Senate committee hearing

City to host information session about La Posta Road project Monday

Police searching for missing girl who may have been traveling to Durango

Police searching for missing girl who may have been traveling to Durango

Audrina Bartley was last seen March 24 in Albuquerque

Counties, Southern Utes leverage over $70 million in grant funds for broadband

Counties, Southern Utes leverage over $70 million in grant funds for broadband

More than 300 miles of fiber-optic installation slated for next few years

January 25, 2024

Southern Ute Indian Tribe selects company to manage new fiber broadband internet

Southern Ute Indian Tribe selects company to manage new fiber broadband internet

ISP accepting sign-ups for service

Fires break out near Navajo Lake at Colorado-New Mexico state line

Fires break out near Navajo Lake at Colorado-New Mexico state line

Firefighters are en route to assess the blaze; no reported impact to structures