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🏆 Colorado DOC Receives 2026 Trailblazer Award!
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is proud to receive the 2026 Recidiviz Trailblazer Award, recognizing our efforts to use data and technology to improve correctional outcomes.
This recognition highlights the work taking place across CDOC to expand access to meaningful programming, recognize positive participation, and better prepare individuals for successful reentry.
This achievement reflects the dedication and collaboration of staff across our department who continue to drive innovation and positive change.
🔗 Read the full press release: drive.google.com/file/d/1MXa…
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Preparing people in prison to return home successfully is a big part of our mission.
At the Rifle Correctional Facility, the Beacon Program is changing how we help people get ready for life after prison. Built more like a school campus, this low-security facility gives residents more trust, mentoring from their peers, and real job training in skills like welding, repair work, farming, and cooking.
Residents are earning job certificates, working on community service projects, and even growing thousands of pounds of fresh food—donating 40% of it to local families!
When we give people useful skills, responsibility, and hope, we help create safer neighborhoods for everyone in Colorado.
Read the full story in The Colorado Sun: coloradosun.com/2026/10/13/c…
Sergeant Mary Ricard was killed when she was attacked by an offender at the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility in Crowley, Colorado.
In August 2019, the offender, who was serving a 35-year-to-life sentence, was resentenced to life and 48 years.
Sergeant Ricard served with the Colorado Department of Corrections for nine years. She is survived by her husband and four children.
In June 2019, Colorado State Highway 207 was renamed Sgt. Mary Ricard Memorial Highway in her honor.
At the Colorado Department of Corrections, we are more than colleagues; we are a family. We honor Sergeant Mary Ricard. We will never forget her service to the people of Colorado
NOTICE: MODIFIED OPERATIONS AT CROWLEY COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Crowley County Correctional Facility is currently operating under modified operations while staff completes a facility-wide inventory and security sweep. At this time, everyone at the facility is accounted for, and there are no reports of injuries related to this situation.
During this time, visitation and telephone access are temporarily unavailable, and movement within the facility is limited. Our teams are working to complete this process as quickly as possible while maintaining everyone's safety and security at the facility.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. We will provide an update as normal operations resume.
Facility Update: Sterling Correctional Facility
Visiting operations for this upcoming weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) will return to the normal schedule for offenders.
Please note that the facility will remain in modified operations during this time, including limited out-of-cell and recreation time for the population.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to maintain a safe and secure environment. For standard visiting hours and guidelines, please refer to the official CDOC website or contact the facility before you start your trip.
NOTICE: Operational Update for Sterling Correctional Facility (SCF)
Visitation at Sterling Correctional Facility is temporarily canceled while staff conducts a facility-wide inventory and security sweep. Standard internal movement is also temporarily restricted while this process is completed.
What You Need to Know:
Special Visits: Pre-approved special visits are proceeding as scheduled.
General Visits: Temporarily paused until the inventory review is complete.
Our teams are working to complete the sweep as efficiently as possible while maintaining the safety and security of the facility.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. We will share additional updates as normal operations resume.
Support the Boys & Girls Club of Pueblo County's "Heroes and Helpers" event! 🍕 Every pizza kit or meal code purchased by 09/30/2025, gives $6 directly!
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Support the Boys & Girls Club of Pueblo County's "Heroes and Helpers" event! 🍕 Every pizza kit or meal code purchased by 09/30/2025, gives $6 directly!
Order 👉🏼: fundraising.littlecaesars.co…
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Join us for the 3rd Annual Suicide Memorial Walk in Pueblo! We're standing with our staff and community to support mental wellness. Your presence matters.
- Saturday, September 6, 9a-12p
- Lake Minnequa Veteran’s Memorial Park
#CDOCcares #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters
Support the Boys & Girls Club of Pueblo County's "Heroes and Helpers" event! 🍕 Every pizza kit or meal code purchased by 09/30/2025, gives $6 directly!
Order 👉🏼: fundraising.littlecaesars.co…
#Fundraiser #BoysAndGirlsClub #HeroesAndHelpers #LittleCaesars
