KSUT Tribal Radio 91.3 FM

29/07/2025

On July 18, Congress approved a request to claw back funding previously authorized for public broadcasting and foreign aid, which includes funds that would have gone to KSUT.

The station will lose $330,000 in previously allocated funds.

Recently, KSUT Director Tami Graham talked to Morning Edition host Jim Belcher to update listeners on where things stand for the station post-rescission. She also talked about the pending lawsuit against the federal government that the station has with other public media outlets in Colorado, and about a potential "carve-out" for stations that serve Native and Indigenous communities.

🔗: https://tribalradio.org/ksut-director-tami-graham-provides-an-update-on-ksut-funding-following-the-rescission-vote/
🔊: See Comment Section

29/07/2025

28/07/2025

Elkhorn Fire Update -- Monday, July 28, 2025

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 970.385.8700

Acres: 314 | Containment: 0% | Reported: 07/26/25 | Cause: Under Investigation | Personnel: 181

La Plata County Evacuation and Shelter Information can be found at: readylaplata.org

Highlights: The Elkhorn Fire is burning in dense scrub oak and is moving in a northeasterly direction, away from homes and communities. No additional evacuations have been ordered by La Plata County. Last night the USDA Forest Service National Infrared Operations (NIROPS) identified spot fires in the Bear Creek drainage. There is increasing potential for monsoon weather conditions and moisture over the fire area in the coming days. Safety officers report zero injuries to the public or firefighters.

Fire Behavior & Weather:
• Mostly sunny today with increasing clouds and the potential for moisture with afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will be in the low 80s with relative humidity increasing to 15-20%. South winds around 5 mph this morning, then southwest at 8-12 mph. Gusty and erratic wind in the afternoon, 18 mph with potential for lightning. Tonight, RH recovery at 58-63%.
• Fuel moisture is still very low; the amount of water contained within dead vegetation and other combustible materials creates drier and more flammable conditions.

Operations Yesterday:
• Firefighters established an anchor point and built handlines on both flanks of the fire.
• Two Type 1 helicopters made multiple drops of water, reducing fire spread and cooling the head of the fire.
• Crews scouted areas near the head of the fire to determine the best tactics for suppression.
• More than 138,000 gallons of fire retardant was utilized over the weekend to assist firefighters in constructing fireline and slow fire spread, primarily on the left flank.
• Local resources patrolled the fire overnight and witnessed some tree torching around midnight.

Operations Today:
• The Helena Interagency Hotshot Crew is working to construct direct fireline on the northwest flank.
• Three Type 1 and one Type 3 helicopters, along with air attack (the aerial supervision platform), will be working throughout the operational period.
• The top priority is to keep the fire from spreading in a westerly direction to protect homes and communities.
• Fire personnel are assessing protection measures for nearby homes and infrastructure, should conditions change.
• Aircraft will be used as needed to secure fireline and to slow spot fire growth in the Bear Creek drainage.

Follow this page for updates.

27/07/2025

7/26 Information regarding Rim Fire

27/07/2025

7/26 📢 Possible Electric shut off by LPEA due to Rim Fire on County Road 318 south of Ignacio

The Rim Road Fire (south of CR 318) is threatening electrical infrastructure on the Sunnyside circuit. For the safety of first responders, power may be shut off in that area.

We have enacting red flag settings in our service territory as a safety precaution.

Thank you and find updates on any outages here: https://outage.lpea.coop

26/07/2025

Please do not call 911 for this incident

26/07/2025

7/26 📢 Evacuation Update

26/07/2025

📢‼️EVACUATIONS‼️ACTIVE FIRE RESPONSE – COUNTY ROAD 318 AREA 🔥

A fire named the Rim Road fire on the Mesa was reported at 3:00 PM today. Smoke is visible for miles. The 2000 block of CR 318 is under evacuation at this time. All of Lenyx Lane has been evacuated. 3760 County Road 318 has also been evacuated. Southern Ute Indian Tribe is coordinating with local agencies to ensure the safety of the public and minimize the impact.

STAY CALM. STAY INFORMED. STAY READY.

Do NOT call dispatch to report the fire. Please call only if you are experiencing an emergency and require medical or police presence. We are aware of the situation and are actively responding. PLEASE SHARE THIS POST.

If you need immediate medical or police assistance, call 911. For fire-related or evacuation questions, call 970-385-8700 (Emergency Communications Center).

Sign up for CodeRED alerts to receive emergency notifications directly to your phone: https://www.lpcgov.org/services/public_safety/emergency_information.php

Follow this page for official updates on safety, containment, evacuations, and more.

Your cooperation allows first responders to stay focused on protecting lives and property. Updates will continue as the situation develops.

Update as of 7/27:

As of today, the fire has burned approximately 112 acres. County Road 318 remains open to traffic, with Tribal Rangers stationed at Herrera Hill and Texaco Hill to ensure public safety. Should traffic congestion becomes an issue, Southern Ute Police will assist in maintaining a steady flow.

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Update as of 6:48 PM: Evacuees of both the Rim Road Fire and the Elkhorn Fires are encouraged to go to Escalante Middle School, 141 Baker Lane for shelter and further instructions and assistance. The school will open for sheltering at approximately 7:15 p.m. (Saturday, July 26)

Evacuation orders are in place for the Rim Road Fire (County Road 318 and Lenyx Lane) as well as the Elkhorn Command Fire east of the C.R. 250/Highway 550 intersection near Celadon in northern La Plata County. Please monitor readylaplata.org, the Watch Duty app and Southern Ute Indian Tribe and La Plata County pages for information as it becomes available.

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ACTIVE FIRE RESPONSE – COUNTY ROAD 318 AREA 🔥

A fire named the Rim Road fire on the Mesa was reported at 3:00 PM today. Smoke is visible for miles. The 2000 block of CR 318 is under evacuation at this time. All of Lenyx Lane has been evacuated. 3760 County Road 318 has also been evacuated. Southern Ute Indian Tribe is coordinating with local agencies to ensure the safety of the public and minimize the impact.

STAY CALM. STAY INFORMED. STAY READY.

Do NOT call dispatch to report the fire. Please call only if you are experiencing an emergency and require medical or police presence. We are aware of the situation and are actively responding. PLEASE SHARE THIS POST.

If you need immediate medical or police assistance, call 911. For fire-related or evacuation questions, call 970-385-8700 (Emergency Operations Center).

Sign up for CodeRED alerts to receive emergency notifications directly to your phone: https://www.lpcgov.org/services/public_safety/emergency_information.php

Follow this page for official updates on safety, containment, evacuations, and more.

Your cooperation allows first responders to stay focused on protecting lives and property. Updates will continue as the situation develops.

26/07/2025

7/26 Los Pinos Fire Protection District is requesting residents in the 3700 block of County Road 318 and all residents on Lenyx Lane to evacuate the area, according to a Code Red Alert issued at 4:09 p.m.

At least three wildfires broke out Saturday afternoon in La Plata County – including near Vallecito Reservoir, south of the Durango-La Plata County Airport and north of Durango in the Animas Valley. T...

25/07/2025

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