Mon Jan 11th, 2016
Robert L. Ortiz
The Southern Ute Drum
Categories: News
Southern Ute Tribal Hotline: 970-563-4800
SNOW REMOVAL PROCEDURES
Snow Plowing Driveways
The Tribe will make every attempt to plow snow quickly and properly. The order of priority is as follows:
Snow plowing for all other Tribal Members is performed by dividing plow routes into designated areas shown below. Snow plowing will begin when snow accumulation is over five (5) inches. Please be patient during heavy snows, the drivers are making every attempt to get to you quickly. Any issues or concerns regarding snow plowing in areas specified below, please contact individuals listed or Vince Mirabal at 563-4710 ext. 2723 or 970-553-0225.
Snow Shoveling Sidewalks
The Tribe will make every attempt to plow snow quickly and properly. The order of priority is as follows:
Dialysis/Disabled/Frail Tribal Members snow shoveling will begin when snow accumulation is over three (3) inches. Please be patient during heavy snows, the staff are making every attempt to get to you quickly. Please contact individuals listed below for assistance. Any issues or concerns regarding snow shoveling contact Mateo Carmenoros, Custom Farms Field Supervisor 563-0220.
SNOW REMOVAL ROUTES/AREAS
BIA Route
BIA does not clear driveways
BIA: 563-9484
Vickie Begay: 759-6429
Herman Begay: 759-6705
Construction Services Route
(Homes Only, no rentals)
Danny Abeyta: 563-0260/317-1029
Walter Reynolds: 563-0260/749-7614
Mandy Rockwell: 563-0260/769-2922
Custom Farm Route
Kevin Mallow: 563-0220/799-2473
Mateo Carmenoros: 563-0220/759-1668
Mike Yeager: 563-0220/749-8770
Motor Pool Route
Leigh Sage: 563-0280/759-2516
Roger Sage: 759-2518
Shelenia Porambo: 563-0280
Forestry Fuels Crew (Shovel walkways)
Mateo Carmenoros: 563-0220/759-1668
Kevin Mallow: 563-0220/799-2473
Housing Authority Route
(Snow removal for Tribal Dialysis, Disabled and Elder Only)
Eric Spady: 563-4575
Kenneth Richards: 749-7534
Southern Ute Grounds Maintenance
(All Tribal Campus Parking Areas)
Museum, J&R, Justice, Purchasing, SunUte, Peaceful Spirit, LCB, Annex, Elders, SUIMA School, MCB, KSUT, Clinic, Dental, Multi-Purpose & Chapel, IHS, Higher Education, SUCAP, Food Distribution, Parking lots & Sidewalks. Dale Santistevan: 563-0272/749-4463
GENERAL INFORMATION
Information on Southern Ute Tribal Office closures, weather reports, and clinic updates is available by calling the Tribal Hotline at 970-563-4800.
If you are an Elder or Disabled and you need assistance with manual snow removal, please contact Tribal Housing at 563-4710.
During times of snow accumulations of 5 or more inches, please move your vehicles to the side so the drivers can plow an area for you to park in. Our drivers will do their best to avoid plowing snow behind or close to your walkways and vehicles.
Please understand our drivers do their best to serve you and many others during snow storms and they may be delayed if they get stuck or have equipment failure or difficulties. Also know that our plow drivers must be able to plow snow and cannot devote time to manual snow removal.
Please remember to move personal items such as bikes, lawn mowers, water hoses, planter boxes any other item(s) out of the way, so that they do not get damaged by the snow plows.
For additional third-party snow removal numbers see page 7 of this issue.
Walkways and Roof – Snow Removal
Snow removal from walkways and roofs order of priority is as follows:
In general, roof snow will be removed if the snow depth accumulates to a level where safety concerns are evident or potential damage to roof or structures may occur.
If you believe you should be included in one of the categories please contact Agriculture/Custom Farm. Contact Mateo Carmenoros at 563-0220 or 759-1668.
Roof Raking
Roof raking for roofs is done by Construction Services Division on a case by case basis. The Tribe will not climb on roofs to remove snow, but will stand on the ground and reach as far as the tool will allow to safely remove accumulations of twelve (12) inches or more. Contact Construction Services Division at 563-0260.
Livestock – Snow Plowing
Plowing snow for livestock is done by the Ag. Division and is low on the priority list. There is a minimum charge of $35 due in advance for all livestock snow plowing. The cost is $35 per hour for the first hour and then $30 per hour for time in excess of one hour plus 35 cents per mile one way for travel time on livestock snow plowing. Contact Agriculture Division, Custom Farm at 970-563-0220 if you wish to pay for these services.
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