ALAMOSA, Colorado, June 8 -- Adams State University issued the following news: The Adams State University Board of Trustees (BOT) demonstrated their appreciation from Colorado legislators by presenting the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) and others with awards during their June 7, 2024, meeting. Legislators honored included Senator Rachel Zenzinger, Representative Emily Sirota, Representative Shannon Bird, Representative Rick Taggart, Senator Jeff Bridges, Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer, Senator Cleav  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 8 -- The Colorado National Guard issued the following news release: U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, Air National Guard director, will bid farewell to his distinguished career of over 40 years at Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, Denver, June 9, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Loh's illustrious career spans decades, beginning with his graduation from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs in 1984. After serving seven years on Active Duty as an F-16 instructo  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 8 -- The Colorado Community College System issued the following news release: Ten Colorado community college students will receive an annual scholarship of $25,000 from the PepsiCo Foundation as they transfer to a four-year university this fall. Hailing from the Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, and Front Range Community College, the recipients were among 50 scholars nationwide selected for the prestigious Success Matters in Life & Education (S.M.  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Today Governor Polis signed the following bills into law administratively. * SB24-210 - Modifications to Laws Regarding Elections, sponsored by Senators Steve Fenberg and Byron Pelton and Representative Emily Sirota. - Read Governor Polis's Signing Statement (https://drive.google.com/file/d/19RKQQHATXFKcVWrHK76Th4EvDepfjnDE/view) for SB24-210 * HB24-1038 - High-Acuity Crisis for Child  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on June 7, 2024: Today Governor Polis bills into law administratively: * HB24-1470 - Eliminate Premium Tax to Health Insurance Affordability Fund, sponsored by Representatives Shannon Bird and Rick Taggart, and Senators Rachel Zenzinger and Barbara Kirkmeyer. * HB24-1450 - Revisor's Bill, sponsored by Representatives Matt Soper and Mike Weissman, and Senators Julie Gonzales and Bob Gardner. * HB24-144  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on June 7, 2024: Today, Governor Polis signed bills in Grand Junction to cut government red tape, build a Colorado For All, and strengthen our workforce. At The Art Center of Western Colorado in Grand Junction, Governor Polis signed SB24-016 - Tax Credits for Contributions via Intermediaries, sponsored by Senators Rachel Zenzinger and Jim Smallwood, and Representatives Marc Snyder and Rick Taggart to st  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 8 -- The Colorado House Republicans issued the following news release on June 7, 2024: Representative Ryan Armagost recognized yesterday's signing of a bill to create the Stable Housing for Survivors of Domestic or Sexual Violence Program. HB24-1431 implements this new program under the Colorado Department of Health and Human Services [CDHS]. CDHS will contract with community-based advocacy organizations to provide short-term assistance payments to survivors of domestic   more

DENVER, Colorado, June 8 -- The Colorado Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on June 7, 2024: The Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced promotions and the addition of new staff members joining its Department to assist with its mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources. Additions and changes include: Carly Jacobs, Chief Financial Officer, Kelly Romero-Heaney, Deputy Policy Director, Nate Pearson, Assistant Director for Water, Al  more

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, June 7 (TNSres) -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: In a break from previous releases, the second quarter ColoradoCast forecasts the state's economy gaining considerable momentum by October, with growth rates forecast between 3.5% and 4% - an uptick over the previous projections more in the range of 2.5%. "The current ColoradoCast somewhat surprisingly projects accelerating economic growth for the state," said Phyllis Resnick, the executive d  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Using their "harshest anti-gay rhetoric in recent years," the Colorado Republican Party kicked off Pride Month by espousing homophobic, harmful rhetoric that called for the burning of all Pride flags...and Gabe Evans has refused to denounce the hate speech coming from within his own ranks. Chairman Dave Williams, who wrote the post, said "he is remaking the state party in the image of Donal  more

BOULDER, Colorado, June 8 (TNSres) -- Boulder County issued the following news release: In 2018, Boulder County Community Services was awarded a 2.5-million-dollar, five-year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) grant to support the work of Homeless Solutions for Boulder County. These grant funds supported the addition of post housing case management support, known as supportive services, to increase housing stabilization and housing retention for individuals exiting homele  more

SAN SABA, Texas, June 8 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: A $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of San Saba will help the San Saba Volunteer Fire Department buy a new brush truck. The LCRA Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $64,387 in matching funds from the San Saba VFD, will allow the department to replace its old brush truck with a new one that can respond to rescue, medical and fire emergencies.   more

KEMPNER, Texas, June 8 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Kempner Volunteer Fire Department plans to equip a fire engine with new equipment that is scheduled to arrive soon, thanks to a $24,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $8,842 in matching funds from the VFD, will enable the department to add a thousand feet of hoses, nozzles, adapter  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on June 7, 2024: Today, after a legislative session where the Governor and legislators delivered on promises made to Coloradans, Governor Polis concluded the 2024 bill signing tour. "This legislative session and bill signing tour delivered major wins for the people of Colorado. We are building more housing now, saving Coloradans money on property taxes, cutting the income and sales tax, moving closer to  more

BOULDER, Colorado, June 8 -- Boulder County issued the following news release: * * * Key Points * Boulder County has completed the draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) update. * The draft plan was collaboratively developed to identify values at risk; assess wildfire risk to life, property, and the landscape; and provide project recommendations for improving wildfire resilience and response. * View the draft CWPP and submit comments through June 21 (https://boulder-county-cwpp-bou  more

BOULDER, Colorado, June 8 -- The University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business issued the following news: A Leeds alumnus' customized shoe company is gaining traction, thanks in part to his recent appearance on the TV show "Shark Tank." Marc Herzberger, a 2012 Leeds graduate with degrees in accounting and Chinese, and his business partner, Cheng Kue, pitched Shark Tank's panel of venture capitalists on the show's April 19 episode--touting the Hype Company and their custom and licen  more

GUNNISON, Colorado, June 8 -- Western State Colorado University issued the following news: Western Colorado University's Graduate Program in Creative Writing (GPCW) is excited to announce the hiring of veteran screenwriter James Napoli as the program's new Screenwriting Director. Napoli is a filmmaker, performer, and screenwriting educator who earned his MFA in Film from the London Film School and taught screenwriting at National University in Los Angeles and Columbia College Hollywood. In h  more

GUNNISON, Colorado, June 8 -- Western State Colorado University issued the following news: Western Colorado University's Graduate Program in Creative Writing is proud to welcome New York Times bestselling author Jamie Ford to its summer residency. The internationally beloved author will speak at the GPCW's graduation ceremony on July 26, 2024. Jamie Ford is a Chinese American author best known for his multi-cultural novels that weave together rich historical details with captivating narratives  more