Buckskin Charlie Apartments ribbon cutting and tribal member open house

Monday - April 20, 2026 by Staff report | The Southern Ute Drum

The Buckskin Charlie Housing Project will expand affordable housing options for tribal members and tribal employees by offering flexible 1‑, 2‑, and 3‑bedroom units with short-term leasing. The Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 1, in Ignacio.
The Buckskin Charlie Housing Project will expand affordable housing options for tribal members and tribal employees by offering flexible 1‑, 2‑, and 3‑bedroom units with short-term leasing. The Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 1, in Ignacio.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum

Southern Ute tribal members are invited to celebrate an important community milestone with the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Buckskin Charlie Apartments, set to take place, Friday, May 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 172 Buckskin Charlie Drive in Ignacio, Colo. 

The event will mark the official opening of the Buckskin Charlie Apartments, a new residential development designed to support the housing needs of Southern Ute tribal members and the local community. This new development will support the Tribe in recruiting and retaining personnel for positions such as education, health, and law enforcement. Tribal leadership and staff will gather to commemorate the project with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by an open house that allows tribal members to tour the new apartments and learn more about the development and future leasing opportunities, while connecting with construction partners and managing staff.  

Named in honor of Chief Buckskin Charlie (also spelled Charley), a respected Southern Ute leader known for his dedication to the preservation and wellbeing of the Tribe, the apartment complex reflects a continued commitment to investing in community infrastructure and quality housing opportunities for present and future generations of tribal members. 

The program will feature remarks from Tribal Council and Growth Fund leadership, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Light refreshments and guided tours will be offered throughout the event. For those unable to attend on May 1, additional open house tours will be available on Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., providing another exclusive opportunity for the membership. The Buckskin Charlie Apartments represent more than a new housing development – they symbolize growth, stability, and continued investment in the future of the Southern Ute community. Tribal members are warmly invited to attend and be part of this special milestone. 

This is a Southern Ute tribal member-only event. Tribal members with questions or who would like more information are encouraged to contact Kathleen Castellot, Economic Development Property Manager, at 970-563-2325 or via email at kcastellot@southernutensn.gov. 

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