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Colorado’s members of Congress ask Trump for disaster relief — for third time — in appeal for wildfires, flooding

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Colorado’s members of Congress ask Trump for disaster relief — for third time — in appeal for wildfires, flooding


Colorado’s elected leaders have renewed their plea with the Trump administration to approve tens of millions of dollars in aid for floods and wildfires last year after the president denied the requests.

All 10 members of the state’s congressional delegation from both parties, including Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, sent a letter to the White House on Wednesday afternoon. They reiterated the state’s need for aid following the Lee and Elk fires in August and severe flooding in southwest Colorado in October.

“The consequences of continued denial will be severe, long-lasting, and far more costly if left unaddressed,” the congressional letter states. “Disaster funds are critical for the safety and well-being of some of Colorado’s most rural residents.”

The delegation’s letter followed Gov. Jared Polis’ formal appeal of President Donald Trump’s denials, filed Friday. Last year, the congressional members also asked for federal aid after each of the disasters.

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“Whether fires or floods, Coloradans have been deeply impacted by these natural disasters,” Polis said in a statement on the appeals. “With this appeal, we hope that the federal government steps in to help Coloradans recover stronger.”

The disasters caused nearly $39 million in claimed damage, according to a presentation from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to the state legislature. The federal government typically picks up 75% of the tab, leaving — for now — the state on the hook for more than $29 million that the federal government would typically cover.

The Trump administration did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday afternoon.



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Police arrest burglary suspect in southeast Colorado Springs

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Colorado Springs police on Sunday caught and arrested a fleeing burglary suspect with the help of a drone unit, law enforcement officials said. Officers responded to a 3:45 a.m. call about a burglary in the 4300 block of East Fountain Boulevard. The suspect reportedly used a crowbar to gain entry into the building. A drone […]



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Colorado Springs area nonprofit community fundraising events starting May 31

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Colorado Springs area nonprofit community fundraising events starting May 31


MAY Seventh Annual Pearl DeVere Days Bed Race Registration — Proceeds benefit The Old Homestead House. Register through Sunday. Go online for information: tinyurl.com/mrxhmxyv. Special Olympics Unified Raffle — Purchase tickets for a chance to win a brand-new 2026 Ford Expedition Tremor 4X4 or $40,000 through Sept. 3; go.rallyup.com/2026unifiedraffle/campaign/details. JUNE Raise Hell for a Reason […]



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Colorado weather: Severe thunderstorm watch active for Eastern Plains

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Colorado weather: Severe thunderstorm watch active for Eastern Plains


Severe thunderstorms may bring tornadoes, hail the size of tennis balls and winds up to 70 mph to Colorado’s Eastern Plains on Saturday afternoon, National Weather Service forecasters said.





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