The Utes are a Native American tribe that traditionally lived in the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau regions of the western United States. They are one of the oldest tribes in the region, with a recorded history that dates back to the 1500s. The Utes were known for their hunting and gathering lifestyle, as well as their skill in trading with other tribes. Today, the Utes are federally recognized and have several reservations in Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.