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Southern Ute snow removal procedures

Monday - January 11, 2016 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum

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:

  • 1st: Dialysis Patients
  • 2nd: Disabled/Frail Tribal Members
  • 3rd: Tribal Member Elders

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:

  • 1st: Dialysis Patients
  • 2nd: Disabled/Frail Tribal Members

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

  • Powwow Drive
  • Howe Drive
  • Cedar Point East and West
  • Ignacio Peak
  • Sunset Circle Loop
  • Tamuche
  • Piwood
  • Shoshone Avenue
  • Bear Dance Road
  • Ute Road
  • North Ridge

BIA: 563-9484

Vickie Begay: 759-6429

Herman Begay: 759-6705

Construction Services Route

(Homes Only, no rentals)

  • Cedar Point (East/West)
  • Chief Shavano
  • Ignacio Peak
  • Town of Ignacio-Elders, Disabled
  • Hwy 172 South from County Road 318 to La Boca

Danny Abeyta: 563-0260/317-1029

Walter Reynolds: 563-0260/749-7614

Mandy Rockwell: 563-0260/769-2922

Custom Farm Route

  • East of Pine River – South of Bayfield to La Boca
  • Allison and Arboles Area

Kevin Mallow: 563-0220/799-2473

Mateo Carmenoros: 563-0220/759-1668

Mike Yeager: 563-0220/749-8770

Motor Pool Route

  • North of Ignacio, West of Pine River
  • Breen and Red Mesa Area
  • Airport and Weasleskin

Leigh Sage: 563-0280/759-2516

Roger Sage: 759-2518

Shelenia Porambo: 563-0280

Forestry Fuels Crew (Shovel walkways)

  • 1) Dialysis Patients
  • 2) Disabled/Frail

Mateo Carmenoros: 563-0220/759-1668

Kevin Mallow: 563-0220/799-2473

Housing Authority Route

(Snow removal for Tribal Dialysis, Disabled and Elder Only)

  • Sunset Circle
  • Senior Center- Entire area
  • Ignacio Peak
  • Northridge Rentals
  • Shoshone Avenue
  • Jefferson Drive

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:

  • 1st: Dialysis Patients
  • 2nd: Disabled/Frail Tribal Members

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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