ALAMOSA, Colorado, Feb. 20 (TNSres) -- Adams State University issued the following news: A clinician and social justice advocate Sierah Campbell recently received the prestigious National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Minority Fellowship. An Adams State University School of Counselor Education second-year doctoral student, Campbell is currently a private practice owner/clinician for Perry Behavioral Wellness, LLC, in Clarksville, Tenn. Campbell said the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP  more

ALAMOSA, Colorado, Feb. 21 -- Adams State University issued the following news: In December 2023, the Adams State University Foundation established the John E. McDaniel Foundation, a special fund endowed by the remaining assets of the John E. McDaniel Living Trust. The initial fund balance was $4,160,442.44 - the second largest single gift to the Foundation ever. This additional sum brings the total dollars contributed by McDaniel to $5,252,994.51. The revenue generated by the Foundation suppor  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 21 -- The Colorado Community College System issued the following news release: Dr. Sarah Heath, CCCS associate vice chancellor for Career and Technical Education (CTE), recently appeared on the Productive Disruption podcast that spotlights innovative ideas in K-12 education. In the episode, Dr. Heath and host Molly McGowan Gorsuch discuss CCCS' unique role in CTE, breaking down barriers to CTE participation, and engaging industry in CTE programming. Dr. Heath leads overs  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 21 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: Last week, Commissioner Kate Greenberg and the Colorado Department of Agriculture engaged in its first state-Tribal consultations with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Southern Ute Indian Tribe, in partnership with the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs staff. "I'm grateful to the Tribal Councils and Tribal staff of both the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Southern Ute Indian Tri  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 21 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: House Democrats today unveiled legislation to save people money on housing by building more housing near public transit, cycling and walking corridors, places of employment, and other centers of community. It would also provide financial support to cities, counties, and municipalities that meet their housing goals. "Ninety-five percent of Coloradans agree: The rent (and housin  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 21 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Judiciary Committee today passed legislation to expand public access to hiking, biking, climbing and other outdoor recreation on private lands. SB24-058, sponsored by Representatives Brianna Titone and Shannon Bird, would update the Colorado Recreational Use Statute to protect landowners from personal injury lawsuits. "From hiking and biking to backcountry skiing and backpacking, Colorado is   more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 21 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Transportation, Housing, & Local Government Committee today passed legislation to give local governments the right of first refusal and right of first offer to preserve Colorado's affordable housing opportunities. "Colorado Democrats are working to save Coloradans money on housing and address Colorado's housing crisis not only by building more housing but also by maintaining affordable housin  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 21 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House today passed two pieces of legislation to improve consumer protections in Colorado. HB24-1258 passed by a vote of 43 to 17 and would ensure that Coloradans who reached their health care deductible and out-of-pocket maximums are credited by their new insurer if their old insurer goes out of business. HB24-1130 passed unanimously and would amend the Colorado Privacy Act to include protections fo  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 21 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Health and Human Services Committee today passed a bill sponsored by Representatives Jennifer Parenti and Jenny Willford to better protect youth and keep them safe when participating in private organized sports. "Youth sports are incredibly popular in Colorado at all ages and skill levels. This legislation expands the use of background checks, CPR and First Aid training to ensure our kids can  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 20 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 23A-0559CP Event and Airport Transportation, LLC IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF EVENT AND AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION, LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO OPERATE AS A COMMON CARRIER BY MOTOR VEHICLE FOR HIRE. Filing Date and Party: 02/14/2024 Event and Airport Transportation, LLC Description: Reques  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 21 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: Legislation aimed at mitigating damage from wildfires by allowing Coloradans living in homeowners' associations (HOAs) to use fire-hardened building materials cleared the Senate Local Government & Housing Committee today. HB24-1091, sponsored by Senators Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, and Sonya Jaquez Lewis, D-Longmont, would prevent HOAs from restricting the installation, use, or m  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 21 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: Legislation that would combat gun violence by establishing a new code to categorize gun sales and help law enforcement recognize dangerous firearm purchasing patterns advanced on an initial vote in the Senate today. Sponsored by Senator Tom Sullivan, D-Centennial, SB24-066 would require payment card networks like Visa or Mastercard to provide a specific code, known as a merchant code,  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 21 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Department of Transportation issued the following news: According to data recently released by CDOT, pedestrian fatalities soared to a record high in 2023, representing 18.6% of Colorado's total roadway deaths. The majority of last year's pedestrian deaths occurred at night or during low-light conditions. With nearly three more weeks of short winter days and extended darkness, CDOT is urging drivers to be cautious and alert while driving at nig  more

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Feb. 20 -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: * * * John Weber appointed interim CSU athletic director * * * Joe Parker will step back from his role as Colorado State University Director of Athletics and will become a special advisor to CSU President Amy Parsons. "Joe has been instrumental to all of our athletic programs' success during his tenure at CSU," Parsons said. "On behalf of the entire Ram community, I want to sincerely thank Joe fo  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Feb. 20 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: ENSCO, Inc. will promote its growing suite of cybersecurity services during the 2024 Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium (RMCS) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The forum takes place Monday, February 19 through Thursday, February 22 at The Broadmoor Hotel. The annual event, sponsored   more