December 2022

Bennet applauds bipartisan passage of amendment to direct funds from seized Russian assets to support Ukraine

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) applauded the passage of an amendment based on his bipartisan bill – the RELIEF for Ukraine Act – with U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) to authorize the Department of Justice to direct any funds resulting from the disposal of seized Russian assets to support Ukraine. The amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) omnibus bill passed the Senate unanimously.

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Bennet, Hickenlooper celebrate reauthorization of National Heritage Area designations for Sangre de Cristo, others

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper celebrated the reauthorization of Colorado’s three National Heritage Areas, ensuring they continue to receive National Park Service funding through 2037. Previously, the National Heritage Area designations for Cache La Poudre, Sangre de Cristo and South Park were set to expire in 2024. The reauthorizations now head to President Biden’s desk for signature after Congress passed a package of more than 45 NHA reauthorizations.

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The Fine Print

rint PUBLIC SERVICE HELP FOR VETERANS The American Legion Post 11 has grant funds available to assist Colorado veterans in need of material or financial assistance. Info: Gerald Renner, 719-680-4563.

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Trinidad to replace outdated waterlines with congressional funding secured in 2023 omnibus

A portion of the $1.7 trillion 2023 omnibus spending bill is headed to Trinidad, supporting a city project to address waterlines in four “crucial” spots in and around the city. Trinidad received $1.1 million dollars in directed congressional spending, included as part of the trillion dollar spending package approved by Congress this month.

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River C

all Purgatoire River Call as of: 11/29/2022 Lewelling & McCormick Ditch: Priority No. 13, appropriation Date: 01/01/1864 Trinidad Reservoir Report: Release 31.95 AF Inflow 63.40 AF - 31.97 CFS Evaporation 4.45 AF Content 20,156 AF Elevation 6,182.79 Precipitation 0 Downstream Call: Ninemile Canal.

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Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program sees record number of applications for 2022 heating season

With the holidays here and the cost of basic necessities continuing to rise, the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is helping eligible Colorado households save money by paying a portion of home heating bills and offering tips to save on heating costs.

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Colorado considers changing its Red Flag Law after mass shooting at nightclub

A Nov. 19 shooting that killed five people and wounded 19 at a Colorado Springs nightclub has officials considering changes to strengthen Colorado’s red flag law, particularly in self-declared “Second Amendment sanctuaries,” where emergency petitions to remove a person’s guns are filed less frequently and usually denied.

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