New Cycle of Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) Open Friday, November 1, 2024
Starting November 13, 2024, the Division of Local Government (DLG) will roll out a new e-filing portal to be used by all local government entities, requiring some current users to create new login credentials. While the look and feel of the portal will be different, the scope, purpose, and user base of this system will remain the same.
The Community Development Office (CDO) in the Department of Local Affairs’ Division of Local Government is building a brand new team of passionate planners, administrators, and analysts to work within the planning team to implement new laws passed in the 2024 legislative session, including:
Effective community planning ensures thoughtful development that protects public health, safety, and well being; preserves and enhances local history and culture; cultivates economic vibrancy; and conserves natural resources.
The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) Colorado Main Street Program has designated the Town of Akron as an official Main Street community. Akron joins 25 other cities and towns in the Colorado Main Street Program, which offers support for community-led downtown revitalization and helps communities thrive by providing a customizable framework to focus efforts, energy, and resources to create a more vibrant community.
The agricultural ecosystem is heavily entwined with the State’s economy, infrastructure, water, and natural resources. Nearly half of Colorado’s land area is used for agricultural production that supplies food, fiber, and energy products.
Population growth, economic growth, and consumerism all contribute to the increased production of solid and hazardous waste. This in turn negatively affects human and environmental health due to air, water, and soil pollution, and co-occurring impacts of climate change.