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The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) regretfully confirms that the long-standing Wild Horse Inmate Program (WHIP), operated in partnership with the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM), will tentatively conclude at the end of November with the federal agency providing notice to CDOC on September 17, 2025 that it would not renew the contract.

Visiting is cancelled at Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility (AVCF) for September 19th, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience regarding this cancellation.

Visiting is cancelled at Bent County Correctional Facility for September 13th and 14th. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience regarding this cancellation.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has successfully completed the safe return of all incarcerated individuals to the Rifle Correctional Center (RCC) after the threat from the Lee Fire subsided. The return operation concluded at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025. All offenders were accounted for, and normal operations at the facility have resumed. No injuries were reported during the relocation or return process.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has safely and swiftly completed the evacuation of all 179 incarcerated individuals assigned to Rifle Correctional Center. This measure was taken out of an abundance of caution in response to the Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County. At this time, there are no reports of injuries to staff or incarcerated individuals.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has begun evacuating 179 individuals in custody from Rifle Correctional Center (RCC) in response to the rapidly evolving Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County. At this time, there are no reports of injuries to staff or incarcerated individuals.

Visiting is cancelled at Sterling Correctional Facility for Friday June 27th through Sunday June 29th. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience regarding this cancellation.

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.

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