Federal delegation offices brief commissioners on ICE activity, appropriations and constituent outreach

Representatives from the offices of U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (via staff) briefed commissioners on federal matters. They described recent ICE enforcement activity in the region, constituent concerns and outreach resources, and warned of the uncertain federal appropriations schedule that could lead to a partial government funding lapse at the end of the month if Congress does not pass appropriations or a continuing resolution.

Office staff said the congresswoman’s office had posted “know your rights” information and was coordinating with families of those detained; senators’ offices said they were monitoring the situation and elevating constituent concerns. Staff cautioned that the House and Senate appropriations approaches remain at odds, and that appropriations negotiations and possible short‑term funding actions could affect federal grant processing timelines. Commission members raised concerns about the local operational impacts when federal enforcement activity occurs in small communities and asked delegation staff to convey local sentiment.

This was a briefing and discussion; delegation staff asked for additional local information about enforcement impacts and pledged to relay questions upward. No formal federal action was requested at the meeting.