SunUte Community Center

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SunUte Staff showed up and showed out at the Steamworks Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) this past Saturday!
Great job Team!

🥎 2026 Softball League 🥎

📅 Season Starts: July 21, 2026
💲 Registration Fee: $375 per team
⏰ Deadline to Register: July 15, 2026
League Nights:
• Men’s League – Tuesday Nights
• Co-Ed League – Wednesday Nights
Don’t miss out on the chance to compete, have fun, and be part of the action this summer!
📞 For more information or to sign up, contact:
• Kelsey: 970-563-2660
• Elijah: 970-563-2655
• Aaron: 970-563-2667
• Jake: 970-563-2664

👉 Sign up today!

Today is the last day to register for the upcoming hiking/camping trip!

For more information contact Jake @ (970) 563-2664

SunUte is calling all adventurers ages 12–17! Get ready for an unforgettable camping & hiking experience in beautiful Pagosa Springs 🏕️

📍 Westfork Campground (Pagosa Springs)
📅 June 14–16 (2 nights camping)
⏳ Registration Deadline: June 8, 2026
👥 Only 18 spots available – don’t wait!
💲 Cost:
• $5 – Tribal Members & 1st Descendants
• $10 – Community Members
🌟 Enjoy an exciting trip full of:
🎤 Storytelling
🎶 Music
🎲 Games
🌌 Stargazing
🏕️ Camping Adventure
📞 For more info or to sign up, contact:
Jake Fixico | (970) 563-2664

Grab your friends, pack your gear, and get ready for a fun-filled outdoor adventure! 🌲🥾

Take your practice outside with us!
🌿Join Gentle Yoga on the Lawn this Tuesday, June 2nd at 10:15 AM on the front lawn at SunUte Community Center.
It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the fresh air while moving through a relaxing, accessible yoga class.

☀️June Group Exercise Schedule is HERE! ☀️
New month, new goals, new energy! 💪🔥
We can’t wait to see you in class this June for fun workouts, motivating instructors, and an amazing community atmosphere.

Whether you’re a regular or trying a class for the first time, there’s something for everyone! From strength and cycling to balance, core, and water fitness — let’s make this summer STRONG together! 🌊🏋️‍♀️🚴‍♂️🧘

📅 Check out the June schedule and plan your workouts now!
Bring a friend, try a new class, and come move with us! ✨

Sign up today!

🥎 2026 Softball League Registration is Now Open! 🥎
Get your team together and join SunUte Recreation for another exciting softball season!
📅 Season Starts: July 21, 2026
💲 Registration Fee: $375 per team
⏰ Deadline to Register: July 15, 2026
League Nights:
• Men’s League – Tuesday Nights
• Co-Ed League – Wednesday Nights
Don’t miss out on the chance to compete, have fun, and be part of the action this summer!
📞 For more information or to sign up, contact:
• Kelsey: 970-563-2660
• Elijah: 970-563-2655
• Aaron: 970-563-2667
• Jake: 970-563-2664

👉 Sign up today!

- Tribal Information Services

FREE ENTRY this weekend!

Ignacio & Surrounding Lakes
☀️ It feels like summer… but the water hasn’t caught up yet.
Warm days are finally here🌻, and our lakes are starting to look inviting. It’s the time of year when people want to jump in, cool off, and enjoy the outdoors. But here’s the reality—our water is still cold enough to be dangerous, even on a hot day.
Right now, many of our local lakes are in a temperature range where your body can react within seconds. Strong swimmers, experienced boaters, and people who feel comfortable in the water can all be caught off guard at this time of year. Before you head out, take a minute to understand what you’re getting into.
Our community was recently impacted by a tragedy at Lake Nighthorse, reminding us how important it is to understand the risks of cold water.
⚠️ THE REALITY RIGHT NOW
• Navajo Lake: 57–61°F
• McPhee Reservoir: 53–58°F
• Vallecito Lake: 52–56°F
• Lake Nighthorse: ~57°F
➡️ This is the most dangerous cold-water range
📊 WHAT THE DATA SHOWS
• 4,000+ people drown each year in the U.S.
• In boating deaths: 87% weren’t wearing life jackets
• Colorado has seen record drowning years (30–36+ deaths annually)
➡️ Most incidents happen during warm weather + cold water
❄️ WHY 50–60°F WATER IS HIGH RISK
• “Cold shock” happens in seconds
• Breathing becomes uncontrolled
• Strong swimmers can’t keep up
👉 50–60°F = maximum danger zone
⏱ WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY
• 1–3 minutes: gasp reflex, panic, risk of drowning
• 10 minutes: muscle failure, can’t swim effectively
• 30+ minutes: hypothermia risk
🌡️ WHEN DOES IT GET SAFER?
• May–June: still cold (50s/low 60s)
• July–August: warming (60s–70s)
• Late summer: best swimming temps
➡️ ‼️Most Colorado lakes don’t fully warm up until mid–late summer ‼️
✅ SMART CHOICES SAVE LIVES
• Check water temp—not just air temp
• Enter slowly—don’t jump in
• Wear a lifejacket or use a float
• Stay close to shore & never go alone
🛟 IF YOU FALL IN
FLOAT FIRST. THEN ACT.
Control your breathing → then get to safety
💬 REMEMBER
Warm weather doesn’t mean safe water.
Right now, our lakes are in the highest danger zone for cold water shock.
Stay safe, we care about you - SunUte Staff

🏃‍♂️ FITNESS EQUIPMENT DRAWING! 🏃‍♀️
🔥 Win a USED Cybex Arc Trainer 🔥
Upgrade your home workout with high-quality cardio equipment!
👟 Only open to Southern Ute Tribal Members
📅 Entry Period:
May 18th – June 1st.
💥 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bring top-quality cardio equipment home at no cost!
🎟️ How to Enter:
Contact Fitness Director-Abel Velasquez @ (970)563-2651 or [email protected]

We apologize for the inconvenience. We have two family locker rooms are still available for use .