Federal bill seeks to preserve Native American languages Durango, Colorado Currently Sat 0% chance of precipitation 18% chance of precipitation 0% chance of precipitation Federal legislation could enhance Ute language education efforts By Shannon Mullane Durango and Pine River Valley reporter Thursday, April 8, 2021 1:58 PM Updated 2 days 4 hours ago Federal bill seeks to preserve Native American languages Rocco Fuschetto, Ignacio School District superintendent, supports a federal bill proposing a nationwide Native American language resource center. The district teaches Ute language classes in partnership with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Toggle font size Escuchar en Español: Loading the Español audio player...