Southern Ute Indian Reservation, Native American reservation in Montezuma County, Colorado, United States
The Southern Ute Indian Reservation is a territory in southwestern Colorado governed by the Ute Nation, with tribal administration centered in Ignacio. The land includes vast areas of prairie and mountains where the community maintains its settlements and traditional lands.
The territory was formally established as a reservation through a treaty in 1868, though a later agreement reduced its size due to mineral discoveries. These changes shaped the modern territory that the Ute Nation occupies today.
The Southern Ute Tribe maintains its identity through three distinct bands - the Mouache, Capote, and Weeminuche, each with specific historical territories.
Access to community facilities and information is available through the tribal office in Ignacio, where visitors can get orientation. Most areas are open to visitors, but respect local rules and private property.
The reservation implements a successful coalbed methane capture project, demonstrating environmental leadership in greenhouse gas reduction from 2009 to 2017.
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