White House
Statement from President Joe Biden on Joint U.S.-Mexican Cooperation to Extradite to the United States Major Fentanyl Criminal – “Today, the Mexican Government extradited Nestor Isidro Perez Salaz, known as “El Nini,” to the United States to face justice in our courts. El Nini played a prominent role in the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, one of the deadliest drug trafficking enterprises in the world. The United States has charged him for his role in illicit fentanyl trafficking and for murdering, torturing, and kidnapping numerous rivals, witnesses, and others. This is a good day for justice.
Colorado Governor
At Fire Station #8 in Pueblo, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $7.7 million in grant awards through the Geothermal Energy Grant Program to advance the use of geothermal technology in the state. “Geothermal energy, the heat beneath our feet, is an underutilized resource that can save people money on energy and improve air quality. Colorado is already a national leader in low-cost renewable energy, and now with these grants, we are supporting more geothermal energy across the state,” said Governor Jared Polis.
Denver Mayor
Mike Johnston announced the nomination of Karin McGowan as Executive Director of Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE), pending City Council approval. “I’m proud to nominate Karin McGowan to lead the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment,” said Mayor Mike Johnston. “Throughout her career, Karin has stewarded equitable public health and environmental outcomes across Colorado and knows how to deliver strong and healthy communities. We conducted a thorough and meticulous search for this position because we knew we wanted a candidate with world-class talent, and we found exactly what we were looking for with Karin.”
