Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
department of the Colorado state government
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Colorado state agency calculates pediatric care shortages, leading the American Academy of Pediatrics to recommend specific visit schedules.Some support1 report
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Burn smoke is affecting public health, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.Some support1 report
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The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is monitoring flu activity across the state.Some support1 report
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Lake and Summit Counties are receiving grant funding to support school-based care centers.Some support1 report
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A new bill in Colorado proposes to regulate electric vehicle battery management, requiring executive signature to pass.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Jared Polis wants the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to involve an independent evaluator.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Colorado State University and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are conducting joint research on water quality standards in a basin.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Major fires are currently affecting the state of Colorado, with a center based at Colorado State University discussing the associated health risks.Some support1 report
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Sewage entered the Arkansas River via a burst pipe system after officials in Pueblo were notified of the spill.Some support1 report
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Sewage spill introduces high E. coli into the Arkansas River from Fountain Creek near Denver.Some support1 report
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A company is recalling eggs distributed to customers, and the recall has been upgraded to Class I, while involved agencies face funding cuts.Some support3 reports
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CDPHE investigates TB at GEO Group's Aurora facility, and Jared Polis requests a discussion with facility officials.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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A confirmed case of tuberculosis is being investigated at a GEO Group detention center in Colorado, involving the state health department.Some support3 reports
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The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued health advisories for smoke in Boulder counties.Some support1 report
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State monitors water quality issues in Beulah.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Events traced to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, step by step, newest first- State budget crisis may strain Colorado Department of Public Health and EnvironmentState budget crisis may strain Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment fundingPossible
- Heavy rains may increase regulatory oversight for Colorado Department of Public Health and EnvironmentHeavy rains may increase regulatory monitoring for Colorado Department of Public Health and EnvironmentLikely
- New copper drilling in Colorado may increase regulatory oversightNew mining drilling in Colorado may increase regulatory oversight for state agencyPossible
- Colorado department must manage fallout from creek wastewater dischargeThe department must manage the fallout from wastewater discharges into Wild Horse CreekLikely
- Behavioral health shortages may increase burden on Colorado health departmentSystemic behavioral health shortages may increase operational burden on state health departmentPossible
- Wildfire in Custer County may increase environmental monitoring for Colorado DepartmentThe Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment may face increased monitoring needs following the Aspen Acres fire.Possible
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- New needle exchange policy requires public health department actionColorado Department of Public Health must manage new needle exchange protocolsLikely
- Drought and fire risk may force changes in Colorado's environmental monitoringDrought and fire risk may force changes in Colorado's environmental monitoringPossible
- Colorado tax hike may cut funding for public health departmentThe Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment may face reduced funding if businesses relocate due to the proposed tax hike.Possible
- Aurora detention center health crisis forces state health department into legal actionState health department faces legal challenge over Aurora detention center health risksLikely
- How will the fire and flood devastation in Beulah affect the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment?State agency must address flood risk and water quality after Beulah disasterReported
Around Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment this week
News at the entities that move Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment most-
Colorado StructuralJeff Hurd is a candidate in Colorado's 3rd District.Moves Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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Jared Polis StructuralJared Polis became the first Democratic governor to opt into a specific policy, while advocates opposed private school vouchers.Moves Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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Chipotle Mexican Grill StructuralChipotle, Applied Materials, and Zoetis were included in the SPHQ ETF on October 17, 2026.Moves Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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Colorado State University OperationalLauren Boebert is seeking to codify the USDA's plan to move employees to regional hubs, including Colorado State University.Moves Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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FDA OperationalFDA conducted surprise raids and inspections in Bihar state, directed by state government officials.Moves Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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Control Data Corporation OperationalControl Data Corporation (CDC) is identified as a US public health agency.Moves Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Connections
The 27 strongest of 40, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Colorado Structural
The Department of Public Health and Environment is a mandated governmental agency operating under the authority and laws of the State of Colorado.
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Silverthorne Structural
The agency issues health advisories regarding the entity's air quality status.
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Jared Polis Structural
The Governor's office relies on the department's operational follow-up and directs its actions.
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state Structural
The specific agency operates under the functional authority and umbrella of the state government.
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Aurora Structural
CDPHE exercises formal regulatory oversight and conducts investigations within the city of Aurora.
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Beulah Structural
A government health agency issues warnings and monitors water quality issues in the location B.
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Adams County Structural
The state department acts as the superior regulatory body, issuing binding orders that supersede the county's refusal or inaction.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Structural
The Department of Public Health and Environment monitors and regulates food service operations, including Chipotle, regarding public health risks like Salmonella outbreaks.
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GEO Group Structural
CDPHE regulates GEO Group by conducting health investigations into confirmed disease cases and demanding relevant facility and medical records.
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Broomfield Structural
The city of Broomfield must adhere to state health standards for water quality set by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
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Lake County Structural
The state department issues air quality health advisories that affect the county's jurisdiction.
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FDA Operational
The two agencies are actively coordinating investigations into foodborne illness outbreaks occurring across multiple states.
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La Plata County Structural
The county falls under the regulatory purview of the state environmental and public health agency.
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Pitkin County Operational
The state agency issues air quality warnings that apply to and affect the operational status of Pitkin County.
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Daly Transactional
Daly advocates for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to take action against GEO.
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Colorado State University Operational
The entities actively collaborate on joint research concerning water quality standards and public health risks.
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Control Data Corporation Operational
The entities engage in operational collaboration on public health investigations while simultaneously competing due to shared funding constraints.
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Summit County Structural
CDPHE provides grant funding to Summit County for care centers.
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Arkansas River Operational
The agency monitors the river's water quality, specifically tracking contamination events like sewage spills.
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Falco Operational
Falco consulted the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regarding water safety issues.
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Boulder Shared context
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issues environmental alerts for the Boulder region.
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Rifle Operational
The government agency is actively monitoring and providing updates on the Dry Creek Fire incident near Rifle.
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Pueblo Operational
The state department receives notifications from officials in Pueblo regarding environmental incidents.
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Fort Carson Shared context
The entities share a geographical context in Colorado, where public health issues like burn smoke are relevant.
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Breckenridge Shared context
The state agency's operational area includes the town of Breckenridge, requiring it to issue advisories affecting the area.
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Alamosa Shared context
Alamosa is located within the jurisdiction of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which issues air quality advisories during environmental events.
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Durango Shared context
The state environmental agency conducts studies on local air quality issues within Durango's jurisdiction.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Colorado state agency calculates pediatric care shortages, leading the American Academy of Pediatrics to recommend specific visit schedules.
- Burn smoke is affecting public health, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is monitoring flu activity across the state.
- Lake and Summit Counties are receiving grant funding to support school-based care centers.
- Jared Polis wants the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to involve an independent evaluator.
September 2026
4 events- Colorado State University and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are conducting joint research on water quality standards in a basin.
- Major fires are currently affecting the state of Colorado, with a center based at Colorado State University discussing the associated health risks.
- Sewage entered the Arkansas River via a burst pipe system after officials in Pueblo were notified of the spill.
- Sewage spill introduces high E. coli into the Arkansas River from Fountain Creek near Denver.
August 2026
3 events- A company is recalling eggs distributed to customers, and the recall has been upgraded to Class I, while involved agencies face funding cuts.
- A confirmed case of tuberculosis is being investigated at a GEO Group detention center in Colorado, involving the state health department.
- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued health advisories for smoke in Boulder counties.