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  • Learn how ‘ballot curing’ helps ensure votes will be counted

    We know voters have to sign their ballot envelope for their vote to be counted, but what happens if they forget? Or if election officials can’t verify that the signature is authentic?

    This latest video from the Arapahoe County Elections Division explains “ballot curing,” a process that gives voters the chance to affirm their identity so their ballot will be counted. If a voter fails to cure their ballot, it is sent to the District Attorney’s office for investigation. -Read Full Article-

    Telephone town hall

    Join us for a virtual town hall on Thursday, Nov. 10 and get the latest updates on the formation of the Arapahoe County Public Health department, which is set to replace Tri-County Health Department on Jan. 1, 2023. Learn about services being offered, clinic locations, and get answers to your questions. Details at www.arapahoegov.com/townhall.

    New early childhood center helps end cycle of poverty and housing instability

    A new $2 million early childhood education center in Aurora will help end the cycle of poverty and housing instability for families enrolled in a unique residential program and will help shore up a childcare desert in the area near Oxford and Chambers Road. The center is housed at the Generational Opportunities to Achieve Long Term Success (GOALS) program on the Oxford Vista Campus.

    “We cannot underscore enough the importance of quality early childhood education,” said Commissioner Nancy Sharpe, who helped celebrate at a groundbreaking for the center on Oct. 28. -Read Full Article-

    National Adoption Month

    Arapahoe County celebrates forever families on November 4

    Human Services is partnering with the Arapahoe County District Court to honor this year’s adoptive families and finalize adoption hearings for foster and kin families at the courthouse. So far this year, 41 adoptions have taken place and we’re expecting 10-15 more to be finalized on National Adoption Day!  
    -Read Full Article-

    Visit the Village

    Visit the Village

    Join us for a holiday-themed family fun day at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Featuring a Santa meet-and-greet, horse-drawn carriage rides, live entertainment, make-and-take craft activities, petting farm, local craft vendors, festive beverages, food trucks and more!

    When: Saturday, Dec.10, 2022 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Where: Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Event Center | 25690 E Quincy Ave, Aurora
    Tickets: $10, kids 2 and under FREE

    Share the season with neighbors in need! Donate a new, unwrapped gift and receive a free admission. One gift = 1 admission.

    www.arapahoecountyeventcenter.com

    Project green Light

    Operation Green Light

    By illuminating County buildings green Nov. 7-13, we aim to let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported. Join us in Operation Green Light for Veterans by changing one light bulb in the entryway of your house or business to a green bulb. -Learn More- 

    Veterans Day

    Veterans Day
    All County offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

    Daylight Savings Time

    Daylight Savings Time goes into effect at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6. Don’t forget to “fall back” one hour.

  • New Study: Most Affordable Places to Live in Colorado

    A new 2022 study from SmartAsset ranks the most affordable places to live in Colorado. The eighth annual study weighed several factors, including taxes, homeowners’ insurance, and home costs relative to the local median income. Places where home ownership costs were lowest relative to the median income in each location were considered the most affordable.

    Check out the list below for additional details on how the top places in Colorado ranked:

    Rank City, State Avg. Closing Costs Annual Property Tax Annual Homeowner’s Insurance Avg. Annual Mortgage Payment Median Income Affordability Index
    1 Federal Heights, CO $2,557 $437 $337 $3,960 $49,291 86.05
    2 La Junta, CO $2,896 $491 $445 $5,236 $49,654 65.17
    3 Lamar, CO $2,020 $533 $496 $5,827 $41,124 47.90
    4 Johnstown, CO $2,757 $2,301 $1,711 $20,110 $115,069 37.67
    5 Brush, CO $2,197 $948 $841 $9,887 $56,078 37.31
    6 Roxborough Park, CO $2,954 $3,578 $2,077 $24,413 $140,994 37.00
    7 Cimarron Hills, CO $2,361 $1,088 $1,096 $12,880 $71,342 36.94
    8 Security-Widefield, CO $2,371 $1,115 $1,116 $13,118 $72,175 36.62
    9 Pueblo West, CO $2,369 $1,556 $1,111 $13,057 $73,608 36.45
    10 Derby, CO $2,301 $1,144 $973 $11,439 $63,071 35.99


    The methodology and interactive map can be found here:     [LINK]

  • Study: CO residents have 11th most disposable income

    The economy has been a roller coaster for consumers over the last two and a half years, and the ride isn’t slowing down yet. As COVID-19 and its ripple effects have continued to shape the economy, U.S. households have navigated both prosperity and struggles.

    In the early weeks and months of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts feared that widespread shutdowns would devastate households economically. While March and April 2020 did bring brief spikes in unemployment, the economy overall fared better than expected early in the pandemic. Expansive government relief programs gave a boost to household finances, and because people spent less during lockdowns, the personal savings rate—calculated as the percentage of disposable income that people save—increased to record heights. Over the course of 2020 and 2021, low interest rates for borrowing and rising wages in a tight labor market continued to make it easier to save, keeping the rate elevated.

    The rise and persistence of inflation more recently has reversed that trend. Year-over-year increases in the Consumer Price Index have exceeded 5% in every month since May 2021 and topped 8% in each of the last six months. With everything from housing to energy to groceries becoming more expensive, money that consumers had previously been setting aside is increasingly going toward essential spending.


    These economic headwinds have sent the household personal savings rate back down to pre-COVID levels. The savings rate peaked at 33.8% early in the pandemic but had fallen to just 5% as of July 2022—less than half the rate of the previous July and the lowest level since the Great Recession. Today’s figures are more in line with recent history: despite steadily rising real disposable income over time—where disposable income is defined as total personal income less any personal taxes paid—personal savings rates have fallen from 10% to 15% in the mid-1970s to between around 4% and 8% in more recent decades.

    Low savings rates can have a positive effect on economic activity because they signal that consumers are spending on goods and services. But in today’s environment, with high prices and rising interest rates, low savings could expose more households to financial difficulties. If the U.S. economy enters a recession and unemployment rates increase, households with depleted savings may struggle with essential spending.


    As a result, having more disposable income is important for positioning families to pay for necessary expenses and weather hardships when they arise. On this count, residents in certain parts of the country will be better off than others. Without taking cost of living into account, states in the South tend to have the lowest per capita incomes on both a pre- and post-tax basis. In contrast, most of the states where disposable incomes are highest are coastal locations, which tend to have higher concentrations of well-educated workers and well-paying industries. But these states also often have higher cost of living. As a result, some of the states with the most disposable income, after adjusting for differences in living costs, are in fact found in low-cost parts of the central U.S.

    The data used in this analysis is from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. To determine the states whose residents have the most cash to spend, researchers at Upgraded Points calculated the per capita disposable income by state in 2021, adjusted for cost-of-living differences. For the purpose of this analysis, disposable income is defined as total personal income less any personal taxes paid.

    Here is a summary of the data for Colorado:

    • Per capita post-tax income (adjusted): $58,663
    • Per capita post-tax income: $60,344
    • Per capita pre-tax income: $69,016
    • Per capita taxes paid: $8,672
    • Cost of living (compared to average): +2.9%

    For reference, here are the statistics for the entire United States:

    • Per capita post-tax income (adjusted): $55,671
    • Per capita post-tax income: $55,671
    • Per capita pre-tax income: $63,444
    • Per capita taxes paid: $7,773
    • Cost of living (compared to average): N/A

    For more information, a detailed methodology, and complete results, you can find the original report on Upgraded Points’s website: https://upgradedpoints.com/finance/states-with-the-most-cash-to-spend-or-save/

  • The state offers free mammograms to help Coloradans stay up to date on a life-saving cancer test

    In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the State of Colorado is encouraging Coloradans to stay up to date on mammograms so they can find breast cancer early when it’s easiest to treat. Life-saving mammograms are available for free to individuals who qualify through the Women’s Wellness Connection program, which operates at more than 100 clinics across the state.

    “We want people to know their risk for breast cancer, how to reduce that risk, and when to get a mammogram. We also want to make sure they know where they can get a mammogram,” said Emily Kinsella, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Women’s Wellness Connection section manager. “The Women’s Wellness Connection program exists so that cost, lack of health insurance, or immigration status don’t get in the way of individuals getting these crucial screenings to protect their health.”

    In Colorado, over 5,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. . According to the American Cancer Society, only 37% of uninsured women were up to date with breast cancer screening in 2019, compared to 70% of privately insured women nationwide.

    A new statewide campaign to raise awareness of free Women’s Wellness Connection services includes television, radio, and outdoor advertising, plus direct outreach to Colorados through text messages. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, CDPHE will send an additional text reminder to stay up to date on mammograms.

    One in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime, but the good news is that nearly everyone can survive breast cancer when it is caught in the early stages.

    “We know that finding cancer early can make a huge difference in treatment and outcome. We also know that in recent years, during the pandemic, many got behind on routine cancer screenings. Making sure we all get caught up on mammograms will save lives,” said Kinsella.

    The Women’s Wellness Connection program serves individuals ages 21 to 64 without health insurance or limited insurance and with demonstrated financial need. In addition to breast cancer screenings, the program provides free Pap tests to check for cervical cancer. To find out more about the program, visit women’s wellness connection.org. People can also call the American Cancer Society at 1-866-951-9355 for help finding a clinic that offers free or low-cost cancer screenings as part of the Women’s Wellness Connection program near them.

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    Colorado ofrece mamografías gratuitas para ayudar a las personas a mantenerse al día en una prueba de cáncer que salva vidas 

    (REMOTO) Octubre 27, 2022: En apoyo al Mes de la Concientización de Cáncer de Seno, el estado de Colorado alienta a las personas a mantenerse al día con sus mamografías para poder detectar el cáncer de seno en una etapa temprana, haciendo más fácil el tratamiento. Las mamografías que salvan vidas están disponibles gratuitamente para las personas que califican a través del programa Women ‘s Wellness Connection, que funciona en más de 100 clínicas en todo el estado.

    “Queremos que las personas conozcan su riesgo de cáncer de seno, cómo reducirlo y cuándo hacerse una mamografía. También queremos asegurarnos de que sepan dónde pueden hacerse una mamografía”, dijo Emily Kinsella, gerente de sección de Women´s Wellness Connection del Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Colorado. “El programa Women ‘s Wellness Connection existe para que el costo, la falta de seguro médico o el estatus migratorio no se interpongan en el camino de las personas para que se realicen estos exámenes cruciales para proteger su salud”.

    En Colorado, más de 5,000 personas serán diagnosticadas con cáncer de seno este año. De acuerdo con la American Cancer Society, solamente 37% de las mujeres sin seguro estaban al día con sus pruebas de cáncer de seno en el 2019, comparado con 70% de mujeres con seguro privado a nivel nacional.

    Una nueva campaña estatal para crear conciencia sobre los servicios gratuitos de Women ‘s Wellness Connection incluyen televisión, radio y publicidad en exterior, además de contacto directo con los habitantes de Colorado a través de mensajes de texto. Durante el Mes de la Concientización del Cáncer de Seno en octubre, el Departamento de Salud y Medioambiente de Colorado mandará un recordatorio de texto adicional para mantenerse al día con las mamografías. 

    Una de cada 8 mujeres tendrá cáncer de seno en su vida, pero las buenas noticias es que casi todas pueden sobrevivir cuando es detectado en etapa temprana.  

    “Sabemos que la detección de cáncer en etapa temprana puede hacer una gran diferencia en el tratamiento y en el resultado. También sabemos que en los últimos años, durante la pandemia, muchos se atrasaron en sus pruebas de rutina de detección de cáncer. Asegurándonos de que todos se pongan al día con las mamografías, salvará vidas”, dijo Kinsella. 

    El programa Women ‘s Wellness Connection atiende a personas de 21 a 64 años sin seguro médico o seguro limitado y con necesidades económicas comprobadas. Además de las pruebas de detección de cáncer de seno, el programa ofrece pruebas de Papanicolaou gratuitas para detectar cáncer de cuello uterino. Para obtener más información sobre el programa, visite womenswellnessconnection.org. Las personas también pueden llamar a la American Cancer Society al 1-866-951-9355 para encontrar una clínica que ofrezca pruebas de detección de cáncer gratuitas o de bajo costo como parte del programa Women ‘s Wellness Connection cerca de ellas.

  • CDPHE to shift to weekly monkeypox data reporting updates

    STATEWIDE (October 25, 2022) — Starting Wednesday, October 26, 2022, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will report all monkeypox data on a weekly basis. All monkeypox data will move to this new weekly reporting schedule, including case counts, vaccine administration, and available demographic information for cases and vaccine recipients. All data will now update at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays.


    “Thanks to the work of Coloradans, health care providers, and local public health and community partners across the state, monkeypox case numbers declined to a point where it makes sense to move to weekly reporting,” said Scott Bookman, director, Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response. “With smaller daily case counts, weekly updates will help us better capture and display meaningful trends in the data while we continue to reach higher-risk Coloradans with information about monkeypox and opportunities for free and convenient vaccination.”


    Coloradans can learn more about monkeypox on the CDPHE website, including information on how to access testing and vaccines.

    Continue to stay up to date by visiting cdphe.colorado.gov/monkeypox.

  • Voting centers opening for General Election

    Many Arapahoe County voter service and polling stations (VSPCs) opened on Monday, Oct. 24. 

    Deputy Director of Elections Peg Perl encouraged voters to return ballots or vote in person early to avoid potentially long waits as Election Day nears.

    “We expect the longest waits to be on final Election Day,” Perl said. “Voting early gives you the peace of mind that your ballot is in and you won’t miss your chance to be heard.”

    Voters can visit a VSPC to request a replacement mail ballot, vote in person, and register to vote or update their registration. Four centers also offer curbside ballot pickup for voters on the go who need a ballot.

    Voters can also use accessible voting equipment like audio ballots, tablets with large font ballots, and input jacks to connect to assistive equipment, such as sip and puff devices, paddles or a four-direction joystick. 

    Multilingual voters also have options to help them cast a ballot. Beginning this year, Spanish-speaking voters will be able to use live ballots in Spanish. There’s also a new, statewide translation hotline to translate ballot content, in addition to the interpretation service the County maintains to assist citizens with questions about voter registration.

    All voters casting a ballot in person must provide an acceptable form of ID.

    The Elections Division will manage a total of 32 VSPCs, all across the County, this election cycle, opening in three phases:

    • Phase 1: Oct. 24—Nov. 8. 
    • Phase 2: Nov. 4—Nov. 8. 
    • Phase 3: Nov. 7—Nov. 8.
    • All VSPCs are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., M—F to November 7, and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 8.
    • Phase 1 and Phase 2 VSPCs will also be open, Saturday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Widespread snow unfolds across Northwest, Rockies

    Widespread snow unfolds across Northwest, Rockies

    “As a strong cold front moves through, the jet stream will quickly sink out of Canada and well south of the region, allowing polar air to spill southward and eastward,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Mike LeSeney explained.

    AccuWeather Global Weather Center – October 24, 2022 –A potent storm has started a big change for many in the western United States, bringing cold air and the first accumulating snow of the season for many spots.

    In recent days, much of the Northwest and northern Rockies have felt more like late summer rather than autumn. This past Thursday, temperatures reached the 70s Fahrenheit in Spokane, Washington and soared to around 80 degrees in cities like Bend, Oregon, and Reno, Nevada, temperatures that are more than 15 degrees above normal for October.

    Following the warmth, chill has swept the area.

    The arrival of this storm sent temperatures plunging for the start of the past weekend across the Northwest. High temperatures were in the 40s and 50s through Sunday. Conditions deteriorated Saturday night and, by Sunday morning, snow stretched from Canada to Utah and Colorado.

    “The storm is forecast to strengthen early week, allowing for snow to fill in and for strong winds to develop,” said AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham.

    As colder air packed with this moisture from the Pacific rolls southeastward over the Rockies and helps to fuel the storm over the Plains, freezing levels will lower over the mountainous terrain. This drop in temperature will allow rain to change to snow over the ridges and peaks and intermediate elevations through Monday.

    As of Sunday evening, the highest snow total came from the mountains around Alta, Utah, which recorded 20 inches. Several other mountain locations reported over a foot of snow including Brighton, Utah, and Big Sky, Montana.

    The stormy weather will come with some notable hazards, especially for travel. Motorists should expect delays along with the possibility of road closures, including portions of interstates 70, 80, 90 and 94 and possibly along a stretch of Canada’s Highway 1 in the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan due to the snow.

    This could be especially true across the lower elevations of the northern Plains. While the amount of snow may be limited, a narrow area of heavy snow is likely. Blizzard conditions may occur in a part of this region where high winds combine with snow to reduce the visibility to 1/4 mile or less.

    Widespread snow unfolds across Northwest, Rockies (Full Story) >>

  • CDHS recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    New initiatives help with finances and pet care

    DENVER (Oct. 19, 2022) — The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In the United States, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men experience sexual violence, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime and report negative impacts such as injury, fear, concern for safety, and needing services.

    Two of the most common uncertainties survivors face are regarding finances and animal companions. The Domestic Violence Program (DVP) under CDHS’s Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) is working on two new initiatives, the Flex Funds Project and the Animal Companion Support Project, to help address these challenges. Both programs are funded by State And Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) as a result of the federal American Rescue Plan Act.

    “Domestic violence doesn’t always leave visible injury. It can also harm the survivor’s credit and financial security, as well as their mental and emotional state,” said OCYF Director Minna Castillo Cohen. “We know that financial and housing support are essential to harm reduction.”

    The Flex Funds Project, launched on Sept. 1, helps assist survivors with immediate financial needs such as rent, mortgage assistance and transportation. In the first month of the project, 41 applications were approved for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The average amount of assistance per application was $728.45, distributed by 38 participating crisis intervention organizations statewide.

    The Animal Companion Support Project, which also kicked off in September, uses SLFRF dollars in partnership with RedRover organizations to help equip anti-domestic violence organizations to tend to the safety needs of survivors’ pets. DVP is also partnering with Violence Free Coloradoand the founder of Saf-T to further help support survivors’ animal companions. The program also includes outreach with the Colorado Bureau of Animal Protection.

    “The pets of domestic violence survivors are all too often secondary targets for abuse, and we want to keep survivors and their pets safe,” said Castillo Cohen. “If we can remove one more logistical barrier, survivors can better navigate their safety.”

    Domestic violence, also called intimate partner violence (IPV), can take on many forms. It is a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior that can include physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, sexual abuse or financial abuse (using money and financial tools to exert control). Domestic violence can affect and impact a survivor’s thoughts, behaviors and mental stability. Ripple effects commonly observed among survivors of domestic violence include increased anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression.

    Anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexual identity or orientation, or socio-economic status, can experience domestic violence. Talking to friends and loved ones about domestic violence is never easy, but the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) has a helpful webpage to help identify the various types of abuse and offers 10 Tips to Have an Informed Conversation about Domestic Violence.

    Free and confidential help is available 24/7 for individuals experiencing domestic violence. Those seeking help may contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at TheHotline.org or 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or access Colorado information from Violence Free Colorado.

    If you or someone you know is using abusive behavior, you can call the A Call for Change Helpline at 877.898.3411 to talk to someone about the behavior and local resources.

    The Office of Children, Youth and Families is responsible for the coordination of quality and effective services for Colorado’s most vulnerable children, youth and their families. The office supervises the Division of Community Programs, which includes the Domestic Violence Program.

  • NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUTH SPORTS AND NBC SPORTS NEXT’S SPORTSENGINE TEAM UP TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS WEEK 2022

    Weeklong Celebration Chock Full of Virtual Learning and Fun Activities for All Families, Volunteers and Professionals Who Support Youth Sports

     

    National Youth Sports Week Will Culminate with an In-Person ‘Play Day’ in Atlanta, Hosted by

    Olympic Champion Sanya Richards-Ross

     

     

    Oct. 21, 2022 – Honoring young athletes and the organizations that serve them, the National Council of Youth Sports – through a collaboration with youth sports technology leader, SportsEngine – will host National Youth Sports Week, Oct. 24-29, dedicated to educating and inspiring parents, coaches, volunteers, and administrators.

     

    The six-day celebration will incorporate both virtual and live events, which will promote topics including the importance of child safety, excellence in coaching, and health & wellness. Each day will be themed with content and activities presented in partnership with NBC Sports Next’s SportsEngine, TrueSport, Positive Coaching Alliance, National Center for Safety Initiatives, and LakePoint Sports. The event is free and open to the public.

     

    “National Youth Sports Week is an unprecedented initiative to Mobilize our country in collective impact, Engage more young people physically, and Communicate youth sports benefits and how they help to create a healthier society,” said Wayne Moss, National Council of Youth Sports Executive Director. “Safety is foundational to the youth sports experience and protecting young people should be our collective top priority.”

     

    National Youth Sports Week agenda includes both virtual and live events, including learning webinars, award nominations, tip sessions for coaches & administrators, ideas & checklists for families, and participation activities. Additionally, SportsEngine will host a special edition of For the Love of Sport podcast focusing on information and resources about keeping young athletes safe.

     

    Monday, Oct. 24

    NCYS will kick off the week’s activities by sharing insight and information about the Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports. Attendees will be encouraged to share what they have learned on social media, using the hashtag #nationalyouthsportsweek.

     

    Tuesday, Oct. 25

    Coaches Day by Positive Coaching Alliance will provide tips about how to be an effective coach, as well as opportunities to sign up as a volunteer. Also offered will be a coaching webinar, titled “Develop Winners in Life Through Sports,” as well as access to select courses within the PCA’s curriculum. Training also will be made available courtesy of the CoachSafely Foundation.

     

    Wednesday, Oct. 26

    Athlete Health & Wellness Day by TrueSport will highlight tools, resources and content that support a healthy athlete in body and mind. Learn about nutrition and habits that promote good mental health.

     

    Thursday, Oct. 27

    Sport Safety Day by NCSI (National Center for Safety Initiatives) will promote the importance of safety on and off the field through background screening, abuse prevention and training, concussion awareness, and more. The day will culminate with a live webinar, bringing industry leaders from the U.S. Center for SafeSport, USA Lacrosse, and USA Artistic Swimming to discuss The Future of Safety (in youth sports). The panel will begin at 2 p.m. ET. Registration is open to all organizations, administrators, volunteers, coaches, and parents.

     

    Friday, Oct. 28

    Spirit Day by SportsEngine provides an opportunity for athletes, coaches and parents to win prizes by showing their team pride by wearing their team jerseys or spirit wear and sharing it on social media. Also, they can learn about some of sports’ greatest traditions and how to create their own.

     

    Saturday, Oct. 29

    Play Day by NCYS invites youth sports enthusiasts in the greater Atlanta area for an in-person experience at the 1,300-acre LakePoint Sports campus in Emerson, Ga. The day will be hosted by Olympic Champion sprinter Sanya Richards-Ross and will offer participation activities for young athletes and their families in basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball and futsol.  Joining Richards-Ross will be members from the Harlem Globetrotters and Freddie Falcon from the Atlanta Falcons NFL team.  Richards-Ross also will host an autograph session.

     

    For more information on National Youth Sports Week and to register for various activities throughout the week, visit the event schedule on the SportsEngine website.

     

     

    About National Council for Youth Sports

    The mission of NCYS is to improve the safety and quality of all youth sports organizations through curating and disseminating credible resources. NCYS members comprise many of the Who’s Who in the youth sports industry. The NCYS membership includes national community-based organizations, local unaffiliated community-based organizations, National Governing Bodies, Parks & Recreation Departments and Destination Marketing Organizations. NCYS member organizations serve some 60 million youth registered in organized sports programs in every state and U.S. Territory. Learn more at https://www.ncys.org.

     

    About NBC Sports Next

    NBC Sports Next is a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within its three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports, Golf, and Betting & Gaming. NBC Sports Next, known for its sports technology product innovation, equips more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, a youth sports club, league and team management platform; GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology and services; GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, coaching, tips and other benefits; TeamUnify, swim team management services; GoMotion, sports and fitness business software solutions; and NBC Sports Edge, a leading platform for fantasy sports information and betting-focused tools. NBC Sports Next is fueled by its mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology to provide the ultimate in immersive experiences.

  • County Clerks Begin Mailing Ballots for the November 8th General Election

    Denver, Colo. – This week, Colorado County Clerks will begin mailing ballots to active eligible voters for the November 8 General Election.

    “Colorado voters should start checking their mailboxes for their 2022 General Election Ballot,” said Secretary Griswold. “I encourage every eligible Coloradan who has not yet registered to vote do so, there is still time!”

    County Clerks must mail ballots to voters by October 21st for the General Election. Registered voters who do not receive a ballot should contact their County Clerk.

    Eligible Coloradans can still register to vote and update their voter registration at GoVoteColorado.gov through October 31st in order to receive a ballot in the mail. After October 31st, Coloradans can still register to vote, receive a ballot, and vote in person at a voting center until 7 p.m. on Election Day.

    Important information for Colorado voters:

    • All Colorado voters can sign up to track their ballot from sent to counted using BallotTrax.
    • Eligible voters who wish to mail back their voted ballot should do so by October 31st to ensure it is received by their county election official by November 8th. After October 31st voters should return their ballot to a drop box or voting center.
    • Early voting begins on October 24th. Some locations will open earlier, with 411 drop boxes and over 350 voting centers available this year, voters can look up the closest locations, opening date, and hours at GoVoteColorado.gov.
    • In person voting on Election Day, Tuesday November 8th, will be available from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
    • Eligible voters must have returned their ballot to a drop box or voting center by 7 p.m. on Election Day, or be in line to vote by 7 p.m. on Election Day for their ballot to be counted. Ballots cast by military and overseas voters must be sent no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day and received by close of business on the 8th day after the election (November 16).

    Colorado voters can visit GoVoteColorado.gov to:

    • Register to vote or update their voter registration
    • Find their local County Clerk
    • Find their closest drop box or voting center
    • Sign up to track their ballot using BallotTrax
    • Find accurate election information