Colorado News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Oct 29, 2026 - The Mountain Plains Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center (MP ROTAC) is seeking feedback on the training, technical assistance, and support needs related to opioid, stimulant, and other substance use challenges impacting communities throughout the Mountain Plains region. Eligible stakeholders can submit feedback through November 15th, 2026.
Oct 7, 2026 - Discusses physical and mental healthcare access for rural veterans in Colorado. Describes discussions among federal officials at a Colorado roundtable.
Source: Fox21
Sep 23, 2026 - Discusses family medicine in rural communities following the announcement of new federally funded family medicine residency programs. Notes that clinicians from or trained in rural areas are more likely to practice there, addressing workforce needs in rural communities. Describes how residencies have been used in various states, the use of Rural Health Transformation Program funds, and tribal community residencies.
Source: Wyoming Public Radio