Southern Ute Indian Tribe

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Former Southern Ute executive charged with sex abuse of a child

Walton indicted on multiple counts

September 5, 2020

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‘It’s not only my right, it’s my responsibility to honor those women’

Durango celebrates 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote

August 26, 2020

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Ute Mountain, Southern Ute tribes receive $300,000 in COVID-19 aid

Act money supports economic recovery

August 15, 2020

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Los Pinos fire district renews effort for tax increase

ballot measure was canceled because of pandemic

August 15, 2020

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After decades of undercounting, Native Americans push to be represented in census

tools aren’t always enough to reach rural reservations

August 9, 2020

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Census hasn’t always counted Native Americans. Now it tries.

tools aren’t always enough to reach rural reservations

August 9, 2020

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Native American helpline increases sexual violence advocacy

is to improve support for people who have experienced sexual assault

August 9, 2020

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Broadband application period narrows for tribal governments

Licenses give authority to set up 2.5 GHz community networks

August 7, 2020

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Cortez woman faces charges in 2018 Haycamp slaying

Southern Ute man was later shot dead by suspect’s cousin

August 4, 2020

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Arkansas Loop Fire in Bondad at 12 acres

lines established around blaze

August 2, 2020

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Wildfire grows to 9 acres south of Durango

Response includes ground crews, air support

August 1, 2020

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Southern Ute tribe to offer free, communitywide testing

2,000 tests expected to be performed Aug. 12-13

July 28, 2020

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Southern Ute government issues mandatory mask order

applies to people ages 2 and older

July 20, 2020

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Man shot by Southern Ute police has lawsuit dismissed by appeals court

Anthony Martinez said officers failed to identify themselves, used unlawful tactics

July 20, 2020

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe drafts plan to reopen

Stay-at-home restrictions remain in place for time being

June 30, 2020

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Local Native American poet talks trauma on national podcast

‘You are the answers to our ancestors’ prayers’

June 27, 2020

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Progress made on 4 blazes burning in Southwest Colorado

lines strengthened around East Canyon Fire

June 22, 2020

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Firefighters keep Six Shooter Fire near Bondad at bay

crews reach 25% containment, spokeswoman says

June 18, 2020

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Bayfield has highest census response rate in La Plata County

areas of the Pine River Valley have among lowest response rates in county

June 16, 2020

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Bayfield has highest census response rates in La Plata County

Pine River Valley rates among lowest in county

June 16, 2020

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Sky Ute Casino Resort launches sports betting app

SportsBook takes wagers from anyone within Colorado

June 11, 2020

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe conducts sweeping communitywide COVID testing

offers free tests for up to 2,000 people

June 10, 2020

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Repeat offender from Towaoc gets 30 years for assaulting wife

finds Wells guilty of choking, beating wife

June 10, 2020

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Ute tribes reimagine Bear Dances

coronavirus locks down reservations, Ute tribes use social media, videos of past dances

June 5, 2020

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Air attack helps tame fire at base of Ute Mountain

of blaze is under investigation

May 21, 2020

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Man wanted for shooting at officers is caught south of Cortez

says man was walking along U.S. Highway 160 near Towaoc

May 4, 2020

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Southern Ute tribe to keep stay-at-home order in effect

leaders say it is ‘premature’ to ease restrictions

April 23, 2020

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe says U.S. Treasury Dept. leaked confidential information

demands investigation

April 19, 2020

Regional News

Ute Mountain Casino and Hotel helps tribal food distribution efforts

Business used to store groceries, supplies for tribe

April 11, 2020

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Southern Ute detainees could be housed in La Plata County Jail

Housing agreement provides support during pandemic response

April 8, 2020