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$6M allocated to Energize Gap Fund

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis recently announced that the state will allocate $6 million to the Energize Gap Fund. The second round of applications has opened and it will supportRead More

Front Range Action Day for Particulates Until at least 4 p.m. 10/20/2020

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an ACTION DAY ALERT at 4PM on Monday, October 19, 2020 for the Front Range Urban Corridor from Douglas CountyRead More

Colorado State Patrol Increases Enforcement of Move Over Law

Colorado State Patrol Increases Enforcement as Part of “Slow Down, Move Over Awareness Day” COLORADO – A proclamation signed by Governor Polis, officially declares October 19, 2020, as “Slow Down,Read More

Conversations with Commissioners Bill Holen, District 5

This year has presented unique challenges, but the planning and management for critical services never stops. Commissioner Holen will provide updates on recent and upcoming projects and initiatives that affectRead More

Governor Polis Gets Flu Shot, Encourages All Coloradans to Get Vaccinated

In June, Gov. Polis sent a letter to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requesting assistance in ensuring Colorado is prepared to respond during flu season, and can prevent the combined impact of flu and COVID-19 from overwhelming the health care system.

Governor Polis Takes Action to Address Fires in Colorado

The Governor extended an Executive Order concerning multiple fires statewide and authorizing the use of the Colorado National Guard

Hunters reminded to be careful, monitor health during Covid-19 pandemic

Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges hunters to take extra precautions during the Covid-19 epidemic.

Evacuation of Lory State Park ordered due to the Cameron Peak Fire

Cameron Peak Fire officials have ordered mandatory evacuations for Redstone Canyon, Buckhorn Road and Stove Prairie that is just west of the state park. Additionally, the adjacent Horsetooth Mountain Park has been closed by Larimer County.

CPW warns of mountain lion activity at Deer Creek Canyon Park

On the evening of Sept. 24, multiple hikers reported to a trail volunteer that they encountered a lion on the Red Mesa Loop trail. On Friday, Oct. 9, a cyclist encountered a lion and was unable to scare it away for approximately 25 minutes as it followed her down the trail.

Colorado Energy Office and Bicycle Colorado team up to launch electric bikes pilot program for low-income essential workers

Northeast Transportation Connections, a transportation management agency in Northeast Denver, provided outreach support to community members, and the bikes were ordered, built and distributed by SloHi Bikes on Colfax Avenue.
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