For More Information Contact: Barbara Bustillos Cogswell, Sales/Group Coordinator - 970-563-1758 – Cell 970-749-4730
Barbara.Cogswell@skyutecasino.com
The Sky Ute Casino Resort sits on the Southern Ute Indian Tribe reservation – the oldest continuous residents of Colorado! The Ute Nation encompasses 7-Bands on the Eastern Slopes of the Rockies, from Denver, south near the Las Vegas, New Mexico, Rio Grande, Chama, Tierra Amarilla to the valleys of Gunnison, Uncompahgre Rivers and Grand River in Colorado to Utah including the Great Salt Lake Basin. The Sky Ute Casino Resort opened in 2008 designed by Elders of the So. Ute Tribe in collaboration with the Leo A. Daly engineering firm headed by VP of Design, Francis Xavier Dumont.
Highlights of the Property: www.skyutecasino.com
Gaming Overview:
- 45,000 ft. of Gaming Floor including Slots, Black-Jack tables, Poker room, Roulette, Craps
- Casino Floor Million dollar State-of-the-Art Smoke mitigation system
- Seven Rivers Bingo Hall
Resort Overview:
- 140-Luxury rooms, including 8-Suites and a private Business Center – Free Continental Breakfast
- (4) Dining options: Aspen Room Buffet, Shining Mountain Café, Rose Cafe Bistro and Rolling Thunder Grill and Café
- Family Fun Destination with 24-AMF Bowling Center, 18-Hole Mini-Golf, Arcade and “Lazy River” Pool and Gym
- 24-RV Park spaces with full hook-up, free access to Resort Pool, Hot Tub, Gym, free Continental Breakfast and Laundry room
- Retail Logo & Gift and Sundries Shop & Sky Ute Salon & Mouache-Capote Day Spa & Massage
- Rolling Thunder Lounge featuring Local musical talent, Karaoke and unique Specialty Bar & unique Hors d’oeuvres menus
Convention & Special Event Overview:
- 20,000 sq. ft. Grand Ball Room meeting space targeting Weddings and Banquets accommodating up to 900 plated meals
- Event Center hosts Conventions, Concerts, Boxing, Comedy Acts and the largest Cinco de May Fiestas seating nearly 1300 guests
- Grand ball room has the capacity of dividing into (4) sections to accommodate a variety of events from 75-300 guests per section
- (3) Separate meeting space for groups from 20 to 65 for Workshop, Birthday parties or Private Catered gatherings
- Award Winning Food and Beverage team providing “Welcome Wine and Cheese, Desert” Receptions and Hospitality hors d’oeuvres
- State-of-the-art Audio Visual Options including oversize TV monitors, Dance floor and Stadium seating accommodating nearly 1300
Ignacio serves as the headquarters for the Southern Ute Tribe, on approximately 310,000 acres, across three counties in southwest Colorado. The SUIT is located 24-miles southeast of Durango, Colorado. The construction of the new Cultural and Recreational Center, including the upgraded Fair Ground home to the nearly 100-year old So. Ute Fair & Pow-Wow… next door to the Sky Ute Casino Resort – inviting all Tourism Destination guests to enjoy!
Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum: www.succm.org
- The $38-million Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum architectural wonder sits on 8.5 acres overlooking the Los Pinos River
- The 52.000 sq. ft. museum is the only Tribally owned cultural center, in Colorado
- The state-of-the art museum houses the Tribe’s existing collection of more than 1500 artifacts
- SUCCM provides space for multi-media meeting needs from workshops to special event catering by the Sky Ute Casino Resort
- The SUCCM is a 501©(3) nonprofit dedicated to interpreting the history and culture of the So. Ute Tribe
The Southern Ute Recreation Center: www.sunute.com
Guests at the Sky Ute Casino Resort can freely utilize the 50,000 sq. ft. of pure fitness satisfaction!
- 5,000 sq. ft. Fitness Center offering a total body workout via their complete line of “Selectorized Equipment” and Free Weight area
- Highly qualified fitness trainers available to answer questions, assist with design workouts, fitness assessments or 1 on 1 training
- A 75-ft lap lanes, diving board and lifeguards to assist you with paddle board, fins and “0” depth for kids with fun water buckets
- State-of-the art Sauna room and Hot Tub
- (2) regulated high school/collegiate sized basketball/volleyball courts with seating to accommodate over 1000 guests
- 25-ft climbing wall with belaying equipment (harness, shoes, ropes, carabineers and helmets)
- Meeting space hosting up to 100 guests – Kitchen with (3) stoves, oven and (2) microwaves
- Outdoor Recreational Space – walking trails, open field for archery, softball and baseball fields
The Sky Ute Fair Grounds: www.skyutefairgrounds.com
The Sky Ute Fair Grounds welcome guests to their venue for Equestrian events, Pow-Wows, Rodeo’s and is host to the annual SU Fair and Pow-Wow. All areas are handicap accessible.
- The Fairgrounds is home to the SU Historic Race Track available for distance running, training and practice
- 17,000 sq. ft. indoor heated Arena, 800 seating capacity and Food Concession…added seating slated for 2012
- Offering 140-stalls for rodeo and equestrian events
- The Facility has (3) new boarding barns with exterior runs
- RV Park upgraded facility now offering 64-RV hook-ups, City water, Laundry facility and Shower Facilities