WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: DENVER - FEMA Region 8 has awarded Colorado $705,473 in National Dam Safety State Assistance Grant Program funds to enhance dam safety efforts. This announcement comes in advance of National Dam Safety Awareness Day on May 31. Dams come in all shapes and sizes from the largest like Hoover Dam to the earthen embankment at your local pond. They play a vital role  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the names of individuals who hold senior staff positions in D.C. Crestina Martinez has been appointed Colorado State Director for Rural Development Martinez previously served as Director of Strategic Outreach & Advocacy at Xcel Energy where she developed and implemented strategic outreach and advocacy initiatives centered on environmental justic  more