U.S. Sen Michael Bennet

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U.S. Forest Service funding will improve preparation for wildfires in San Juan National Forest

Project will focus on wooded areas near homes

September 29, 2024

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Colorado senator’s bill could, finally, fulfill Gold King financial damage claims

Sen. Michael Bennet will introduce legislation to provide $3.3 million for lost business

September 25, 2024

Regional News

Farm Bill fight could jeopardize affordable housing efforts in tourism towns

A provision allowing U.S. Forest Service officials to lease land provides a powerful tool for rural resort communities

September 6, 2024

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Advocates blast Western Slope counties’ ‘grossly inadequate’ Dolores Canyon conservation plan

Proposal from Mesa and Montrose counties would reduce proposed monument area by more than 90%

July 29, 2024

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Federal grant to help Durango replace broken buses, pay for transit stop improvements

awarded $659,089 to be administered by Colorado Department of Transportation

July 23, 2024

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Colorado senators release guidelines for protecting Dolores River Canyon

Statement advocates maintaining water and mining rights, continued grazing, prohibiting fees

July 18, 2024

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Hickenlooper on the fence about Biden’s campaign

Despite disagreements, Bennet convinced Democrats will ultimately come together

July 10, 2024

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Bennet: ‘We could lose the whole thing’ if Biden runs

U.S. senator tells CNN his Colorado constituents are concerned

July 10, 2024

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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet expresses concern about Biden staying in race

‘The future of our country is at stake. … America’s standing in the world is at stake’

July 8, 2024

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La Plata County faces 21% decrease in PILT funding

help cover cost of county services, lost revenue from federal lands

June 29, 2024

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$826M will connect Coloradans with high-speed internet, including La Plata County

Projects could start early next year

June 25, 2024

Outdoors

Federal ‘land grab’ or conservation? U.S. senator visits Dolores River to weigh in

Opponents fear a national monument will curtail access and draw crowds; supporters say it will help manage impacts

June 18, 2024

Regional News

Biden’s immigration order draws mixed reception from Coloradans in Congress

prevents migrants who cross border illegally from being eligible for asylum

June 6, 2024

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Colorado politicians react to Trump guilty verdict

Reactions fall along predictable partisan lines

May 31, 2024

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Sen. Bennet announces $2.3 million for Southern Ute water infrastructure

Department of Interior pledges $147.6 million in total investments to 42 projects in 10 states

May 7, 2024

Outdoors

Sen. Bennet urges more federal spending for outdoor recreation

Senators want to see the outdoors become eligible for essential infrastructure funding

April 26, 2024

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Colorado Senators celebrate millions for Southwest Colorado projects

Congressional earmarks include $1.5 million for a stoplight in Bayfield

March 13, 2024

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Joe Biden frames presidential run at State of the Union

President draws contrast between himself and Trump while touting bill initiatives for economy

March 8, 2024

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CDOT awarded $59 million for U.S. 160 improvements in La Plata County

Additional travel and turn lanes east of Elmore’s Corner, wildlife fencing to be built

February 6, 2024

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Complaints pile up with Durango-area mail delivery

U.S. Postal Service acknowledges labor shortages

November 17, 2023

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Hesperus, Marvel post offices still plagued by service issues

delays have raised ire across the nation for years, and they continue in Southwest Colorado

September 22, 2023

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Sen. Michael Bennet briefed on ARPA funds in Durango

Lawmaker stopped at the La Plata County Administration building Friday

September 15, 2023

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Bill seeks to ensure clean water for tribal communities

says too many tribal members forced to travel long distances for ‘fundamental human right’

July 19, 2023

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Dolores River, CORE Act bills heard by Senate subcommittee

Bennet, Hickenlooper say proposed land protections have support in Colorado

July 14, 2023