Government Aid

How would a government shutdown affect Southwest Colorado?

Public land access, social safety nets, airport workers could be impacted

DATE: Sep 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Double Up Food Bucks in jeopardy

‘We are committed to not letting the funding run out,’ says Nourish Colorado

DATE: Jun 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Back Off Our Benefits’ campaign travels through Durango

Progressive movement attempts to preserve federal programs through cross-country tour

DATE: Apr 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

With social safety nets about to shrink, HSD asks for more staff and tech

Nearly everyone getting food benefits instate will see payment drop by one-third

DATE: Dec 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Workforce housing plan outlines roadmap for La Plata County

Collaboration between local governments, private sector among strategies recommended

DATE: Jun 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds

Investments in housing, broadband and other projects total $4.68 million so far

DATE: May 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County approves loan for Westside Mobile Home Park

$1.5 million in financing will help residents to purchase the park

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County decides – in principle – how to split $10.9 million in COVID-19 relief money

Commissioners earmark funding for housing, broadband and social impacts

DATE: Mar 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County restarts discussions of COVID-19 relief money

Federal rules released in January delayed work sessions that will guide how funds are spent

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Some congressional candidates received federal financial help during COVID crisis

Businesses owned by two U.S. Senate candidates critical of Democratic spending benefited from loans

DATE: Feb 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Millions in federal funding made available to plug abandoned wells

Spending could create jobs, address environmental hazards

DATE: Feb 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Affordable housing, behavioral health and economic recovery targeted for federal spending

Three Colorado task forces release final plans for distributing American Rescue Plan Act money

DATE: Jan 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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