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Statement regarding multistate lawsuit challenging President Trump’s emergency declaration

Feb. 18, 2019 (DENVER, Colo.) —Attorney General Phil Weiser and Governor Jared Polis together issued the following statement regarding Colorado joining the multistate lawsuit challenging President Trump’s emergency declaration: “ColoradoRead More

News release: ​Technical issues resolved at Colorado driver license and motor vehicle offices

DENVER, Thursday, January 31, 2019 – Technical issues caused by a Division of Motor Vehicles computer system outage have been resolved. Online and in-office services have returned to normal. VehicleRead More

School Threat Assessment Symposium Will Examine Why Kids Kill; How to Deal with Digital Threats

(Lakewood, Colo. – Jan. 31, 2019) The Colorado School Safety Resource Center will host a one-day threat assessment symposium for schools on Feb. 5 in Thornton. The symposium will takeRead More

February SNAP Benefits will be Early for Most Recipients Clients must make them last

DENVER (Jan. 16, 2019) – Due to the continuing partial federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Colorado have released February SNAP benefits early toRead More

Greenberg Joins CDA as Commissioner of Agriculture

BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Kate Greenberg was appointed the Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture by Governor Jared Polis in December 2018. As Commissioner, Greenberg will lead the Department’s daily operations, direct itsRead More

Anythink Libraries Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

THORNTON, Colo.–Jan. 10, 2019–Anythink libraries and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All branches will reopen at their regularlyRead More

Air Quality Health Advisory for Blowing Dust

Issued for portions of northeastern Colorado Issued at 2:30 PM MST, Friday November 23rd, 2018   Issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment   Affected Area:  PortionsRead More

Potentially unsafe pesticide residue on medical marijuana

November 21, 2018 – In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order (D 2015-015), the Colorado Department of Revenue (“DOR”), in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Agriculture (“CDA”) and theRead More

CPW celebrates Fresh Air Friday on Nov. 23

DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is renewing its tradition of opening its parks to free entry on the day after Thanksgiving. CPW welcomes you to join us in celebratingRead More

1A State football championship pep rally! Limon vs. Strasburg

6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23 Strasburg High School gym The entire Strasburg community is invited! Please bring your entire family, noise makers, and crazy SHS Gear, and be ready toRead More

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