Congress approves millions in appropriations spending for Western Slope projects. Here’s what’s getting funded.

Congress approves millions in appropriations spending for Western Slope projects. Here’s what’s getting funded.

Over $141 million in congressionally directed spending has been approved to fund roughly 110 projects across Colorado, including several infrastructure, affordable housing, child care and energy projects. The U.S. House passed the 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act on Feb. 3, which President Trump signed that same day to end a partial government shutdown and fund most of the federal government through Sept. 30. The final bills signed into law …