Gov. Polis Warns of 'Dire' Consequences as Federal Shutdown Hits Food Benefits, Healthcare and Parks in Colorado

Gov. Polis warns of 'dire' consequences as federal shutdown hits food benefits, healthcare and parks in Colorado

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – As the federal government shutdown enters its second day, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) is outlining the steps his administration

National parks in Colorado will remain open during shutdown despite concerns about damage

Hallett Peak is reflected in Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. (U.S. National Park Service)Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wants to keep national parks in the state open amid a federal government shutdown despite concerns from conservation groups about risks of damage.  The federal government shut down Wednesday after Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Senate failed to reach an agreement on a short-term government funding measure. That me…

Colorado National Parks to Remain Open — Precariously — During Federal Shutdown – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado

"Past shutdowns in which gates remained open with limited staff have hurt our parks: iconic symbols cut down and vandalized, trash piled up, habitats destroyed..."