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Inmates aid Aspen's Composting Program - Aspen Daily News article. CCI Metal Shop awarded the contract for 185 bear-resistant receptacles for Aspen's organic waste diversion program, to compost waste instead of sending it to landfills.
56 Dogs saved from hoarding situation Our Prison Trained K9 Companion Program is partnering with MaxFund to train some of these dogs for adoption. If you are interested in adopting one of these neglected dogs visit our K9 page and submit an application.
Sentenced to Life, Kenny Cobbin Found Purpose in a Prison Dog-Training Program - May 2022 Westword story about formerly incarcerated Kenny Cobbin that started a dog training business after learning in our Prison Trained K9 Companion Program
No former prisoners have been hired by Colorado to fight wildfires since a law passed to help - July 2022 Colorado Sun story about our SWIFT crews and a new law to help them get fire fighting jobs after release
Colorado Inmate fire crew slashes brush in La Plata County - October 2022 Durango Herald Story about SWIFT fire mitigation crews