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The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is hosting a series of Family Town Hall sessions to provide important updates and gather feedback regarding House Bill (HB) 25-1013. This legislation introduces changes to visitation policies at all CDOC facilities. We encourage families, loved ones, and stakeholders to participate in these sessions to learn more and share your questions and concerns.

Crowley County Correctional Facility is currently on lockdown for a facility security sweep. We anticipate a return to normal operations on 6/13. We appreciate your patience regarding this matter.

All visitation at Sterling Correctional Facility has been cancelled for Saturday, June 28th, 2025. Visitation will occur as scheduled on Friday, June 27th and Sunday, June 29th. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter.

We are happy to inform that visitation at CTCF has been reinstated effective May 2nd; visits may be scheduled through CTCF's Visiting Office.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, visitation at the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility (CTCF) has been canceled until further notice. We understand how important visitation is for families and loved ones, and we will provide updates as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

In recognition of Earth Day, the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is proud to highlight significant progress in its sustainability efforts through a strategic investment throughout the department. Through targeted investments and a commitment to long-term energy stewardship, CDOC has achieved a 19% reduction in electricity usage and a 20% decrease in water consumption across its state correctional facilities since fiscal year (FY) 2014-15.

Canon City area residents: Please be advised that tomorrow, April 23, 2025, the Colorado Department of Corrections will be conducting a full-scale training exercise near the prison complex. You may notice an increased law enforcement presence in the area — this is part of the planned exercise and not a cause for alarm.

All visiting at Buena Vista Correctional Complex has been canceled for the weekend of February 21-23. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All visiting at Bent County Correctional Facility has been canceled for the weekend of February 14-16. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All visiting at Sterling Correctional Facility has been canceled from Friday January 31 through Friday February 7. We apologize for the inconvenience.