Keystone Senior Policy Director, Ernest House Jr. answers questions during a meeting with the City of Durango’s Water Utilities Division on Wednesday, May 24 at the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum. The division seeks dialogue and input from the Southern Ute tribal community regarding initial efforts to design a raw water pipeline from Lake Nighthorse to Durango’s Water Treatment Plant.

Southern Ute tribal member, Cheryl Frost expresses her concern regarding the Durango Lake Nighthorse Raw Water Supply Project during the Keystone Policy Center’s Open House on Wednesday, May 24. The Water Utilities Division hopes to host another open house soon, gaining more input from the surrounding communities.