JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 70th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander * U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colorado - Lt. Col. Christopher Rothe relinquished command of the 70th Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Timothy Ray on July 16, 2025, during a ceremony held at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. Col. Anthony Straw, 340th Flying Training Group commander, offic more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Economic Security Cooperation * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Senate Finance Committee, and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and co-chair of the Senate Quad Caucus, introduced the Quad Economic  more PR

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: * * * Research shows aspen forests slow wildfire spread A new study from Colorado State University, Western Colorado University and the U.S. Forest Service found evidence that stands of aspen trees could resist wildfires by slowing a fire's advance or changing its course. The researchers found that even modest increases in aspen cover dramatically reduced the rate at which fires spread.  more PR

RESTON, Virginia, July 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * Colorado's Infrastructure Receives a 'C-' Grade, One Step Below National Average | ASCE * Grades across 14 categories range from 'B-' for Aviation, Dams and Rail, to 'D+' for Levees, Roads and Schools DENVER -- The Colorado Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for Colorado's Infrastruct more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), expressing strong opposition to the proposed System of Records Notice regarding the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The organization, dedicated to advancing the rights of Coloradans, argues that the intended database of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) poses significant risks to the privacy of more ST

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Crow Leads Bipartisan Bill to Address Public Health and Infectious Disease Workforce Shortages * WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) has introduced bipartisan legislation to protect public health by addressing critical public health and infectious disease workforce shortages. Over the last two decades, state and local health departments have lost 15% of their essential staff ( more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette, Raskin, Auchincloss Introduce Resolution Recognizing U.S. Leadership in Biomedical Research * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Reps. Diana DeGette (CO-01), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) introduced a Congressional resolution (link is external) recognizing the importance of U.S. leadership in biomedical research and the federal government's responsibility to protect and expan more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Hunger Free Colorado has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing the proposed establishment of a National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The organization, which is dedicated to eradicating hunger and enhancing access to nutrition programs in Colorado, has voiced strong concerns regarding the implications the initiative could have on participant privacy and program integrity. The public commen more ST

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Colorado's Office of New Americans has publicly commented on the Interim Final Rule (IFR) regarding the imposition and collection of civil penalties for certain immigration-related violations, submitted to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The office contends that the rule's immediate implementation without the necessary notice and comment period contravenes the Administrative Procedures Act and adversely impacts Colorado's immigrant population. In its submiss more ST

DURANGO, Colorado, July 23 -- La Plata Electric Association issued the following news release on July 22, 2025: * * * LPEA and Farmington Electric Establish Mutual Aid Agreement to Strengthen Regional Reliability and Emergency Response Four Corners energy leaders join forces to support faster recovery and enhanced collaboration * DURANGO, CO & FARMINGTON, NM (July 22, 2025) - La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) and the Farmington Electric Utility System (FEUS) have entered into a formal m more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, July 24 -- Outdoor Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * OIA 2024 Impact Reports Celebrate Industry Leadership on Climate Action and Clean Chemistry The outdoor industry advances its climate and chemical safety goals with significant progress in emissions reduction and responsible chemistry to build a stronger outdoor business. * Boulder, CO (July 22, 2025) -- Outdoor Industry Association's (OIA) Climate Action Corps (CAC) and Clean Chemistry and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Pettersen, Rulli Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Retirement Savings for Young Working Americans * Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) introduced the bipartisan Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act to help more Americans ages 18 to 20 years old access employer-sponsored retirement plans. Companion legislation has been  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep Evans Leads Bipartisan Effort to Bring Cancer Screenings to Rural Hospitals and Health Centers * WASHINGTON -- Earlier this week, Congressman Gabe Evans and Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-25) introduced the Mobile Cancer Screening Act, bipartisan legislation to increase the availability of cancer detection services in rural and underserved communities across the United States. The Mobile Cancer Scre more PR