White House
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa
Indian Community. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and ordered fed- eral aid to supplement the Tribe’s efforts in the areas affected by severe storms from July 17-18, 2022. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Colorado Governor
Governor Polis appointed Tamara M. Sullivan to the Costilla County Court in the 12th Judicial District. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Kimberly L. Wood and is effective January 10, 2023. Ms. Sullivan is the Managing Attorney for the Alamosa Colorado Legal Services Office, a position she has held since 2013. Her practice consists of domestic relations, housing, and protection matters. Ms. Sullivan earned her B.S. from Regis University in 2006 and her J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2012.
Denver Mayor
Mayor Hancock has selected Ron Thomas, currently the police department’s Division Chief of Patrol, as his nominee to be the next Chief. Division Chief Thomas joined DPD in 1989, continuing a family tradition of public service to the Denver community. Division Chief Thomas has held numerous assignments in Patrol, Investigations, Special Operations and Administration within the department, including assignments as Commander of Police District 2, Police District 5 and the Denver Police Internal Affairs Division prior to his appointment as Division Chief of Patrol.
