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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.

CSP visiting has been canceled for Saturday 1/11 due to a water line break at the facility. Repairs are planned to be completed on Saturday 1/11 and for visitation on Sunday 1/12 to move forward as scheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Living Unit 7 at Bent County Correctional Facility is on lockdown. All visits for this unit are cancelled for the weekend of 1/11 to 1/12.

Living Units 1 and 2 at Limon Correctional Facility are on lockdown. All visits for these two units (close custody) are cancelled for today, Friday 12/6/24. Living Unit 1 visits at Limon Correctional Facility will be cancelled for Saturday 12/7 and Sunday 12/8. Living Unit 2 will have Saturday and Sunday visits as scheduled.