1. One-on-One with Senator Bennet’s Office
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 24 | 12:30 PM–5:30 PM
Location: Lake County Public Library
If you have questions or need assistance with a federal agency—Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security, etc.—or want to share an idea for Congress, Senator Michael Bennet’s regional liaison, Matt Kireker, is coming to Leadville for individual meetings.
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To Book: Email Matthew_Kireker@bennet.senate.gov with a brief description of your issue (and the name of any staffer you’ve already worked with).
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No Email? Call 303-883-3119.
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Ongoing Help: You don’t need to wait for this session—reach out to any Bennet office year-round for support.
2. Forest Service Motorized‐Use Plan Update
The Pike & San Isabel National Forests are updating their Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) as required by a 2015 settlement with several conservation groups.
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What’s Happened: After reviewing public and internal feedback, the Forest Service has refined its proposed motorized‐travel plan.
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Next Step: A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) will be published in August 2019, opening a 45-day public comment period.
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Local Meeting: Salida—Tuesday, August 27 (details at the Forest Service’s Motorized Travel Management webpage).
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Questions? Contact Forest Planner John Dow at john.dow@usda.gov or (719) 250-5311.
3. Solvista CEO Named to State Behavioral Health Task Force
Brian Turner, CEO of Solvista Health, has joined Governor Polis’s new Behavioral Health Task Force.
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Task Force Mission: By June 2020, develop Colorado’s “Behavioral Health Blueprint” and recommend improvements for mental‐health and substance‐use services. Implementation begins July 2020.
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About Turner: Formerly Deputy Director of the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council, Turner spoke in April to NAMI High Country about evolving mental‐health policies and care delivery.
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Local Services: Solvista Health integrates mental health, substance‐use treatment, and primary care across seven clinics—including Leadville’s at 714 Front Street (visible from Hwy 24 South). Call 719-486-0985.
