Colorado Federal Workers Brace for Furloughs, Layoffs

Federal environmental and climate agencies in Colorado gird for layoffs, closures and disruptions during shutdown

The country’s first government shutdown since 2018 will likely be “very disruptive” to federal agencies that focus on climate and the environment.

Colorado federal workers brace for furloughs, layoffs

Federal workers in Colorado face uncertainty as a government shutdown begins, with many continuing to work without pay at the Denver Federal Center.

Many of Colorado’s 54,000 federal civilian workers in limbo amid shutdown, but public lands are open

The government shutdown has hit Colorado, which has more than 54,000 federal workers, but not all are affected. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper voted against a GOP funding resolution.

Colorado labor agency says it's ready to assist federal workers affected by federal shutdown

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Unemployment Insurance Division said it is prepared to assist federal workers living in the state who have been furloughed due to the federal government shutdown. Some 54,300 federal workers live in Colorado, according to the agency. Not all of them will be affected by the shutdown, which began […]

Don’t be a Public-Lands Dingdong During the Shutdown

So the government is shut down but you still want to get outside and enjoy public lands. What’s a person to do? We’ve compiled some tips and resources to help you safely and responsibly enjoy the outdoors during the shutdown – however long it lasts. Remember, this is just a starting point. Ultimately, the same rules apply here that apply in the rest of your life – treat people and places with… Source