Stories tagged with State of Colorado

Thu Feb 10th, 2022

Bennet, Schumer introduce legislation to invest in outdoor recreation

Fri Jan 28th, 2022

Bennet applauds agreement to clean up the Animas River watershed

Fri Jan 28th, 2022

Governor Jared Polis proclaims Jan. 23-Jan. 29 ‘Colorado School Choice Week’

The Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic paid a visit to the Southern Ute Tribal Campus on Thursday, Dec. 16, in the form of a large tour bus. In collaboration with San Juan Basin Public Health and the state of Colorado, the Mobile Vaccine Clinic is free to anyone wanting to receive a COVID-19 vaccine dose, COVID vaccine booster or Flu vaccine. The bus will be parked at 109 Capote Drive in Ignacio, near the Southern Ute Dental and former KSUT building, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Thursday, Dec. 16 through Sunday, Dec. 19. You can visit https://www.mobilevax.us/clinics for more information.

Fri Dec 17th, 2021

Mobile vaccine clinic

Fri Dec 17th, 2021

Colorado to receive $121,347,000 in water infrastructure funding

The Tribe’s Cultural Preservation Department, Native American Graves & Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) staff will assume the responsibility of review pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act upon completion of the development of its Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO). Pictured left to right: NAGPRA Tech Xavier Watts, NAGPRA Coordinators Cassandra Atencio and Garrett Briggs.

Wed Sep 22nd, 2021

Tribe welcomes establishment of Tribal Historic Preservation Office

Elk populations have been on the decline in many parts of Colorado, raising concerns for wildlife biologists and avid sportsmen – concerned for the future of these herds.

Fri Aug 27th, 2021

RMEF, Partners dole out $1.3 Million for Colo. elk habitat

Ernest House Jr., Walt Pourier and Darius Lee Smith (left to right), stand together for a photo following the signing of Colorado Bill SB21-166, at the Denver Indian Center on Wednesday, June 28. The bill prohibits the use of American Indian mascots by public schools, including charter and institute charter schools, and public institutions of higher education effective – June 1, 2022.

Fri Jul 16th, 2021

Colorado upholds historical treaties, bans American Indian mascots

The State Park is encompassed entirely within the Brunot Treaty Area and features incredibly scenic lands ranging in elevation from about 7,200 feet to just over 9,000 feet.

Fri Jul 2nd, 2021

Treaty hunting now available at Lone Mesa State Park

UMU Tribal Chairman Manuel Heart and Southern Ute Chairman Melvin Baker stand with Senator Hickenlooper during his visit to Southwest Colorado.

Fri May 21st, 2021

Hickenlooper meets with SU and UMU Tribes

Colorado Governor Jared Polis visited the Southern Ute Reservation on Saturday, May 15, to meet with Tribal Council. The quick discussion included the State of Colorado and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and covered broadband, challenges with law enforcement, substance abuse, and lack of resources for treatment. Tribal leaders also shared concerns with the language loss and mental health. “We share some of the same challenges, and will continue to work together to find solutions,” Polis expressed.

Fri May 21st, 2021

Polis makes in-person visit to Tribe

Ignacio School District Superintendent, Rocco Fuschetto was presented the Demont Award on Friday, May 7. This award is given to educational administrators who leave their district (of less than 1500 students) better than they found it.

Thu May 20th, 2021

Fuschetto recognized for years of service to School District

Fri Apr 23rd, 2021

Legislation protects U.S. bison industry, prevents deceptive labeling of water buffalo

Fri Apr 9th, 2021

State of Colorado announces general population vaccine eligibility April 2

Snow and fog surround Fisher’s Peak, Colorado’s newest State Park and the second
largest in the State. The park officially opened to the public this fall.

Fri Nov 20th, 2020

NAGPRA seeks Tribal voice in development of Colorado’s newest State Park

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