(BUENA VISTA, Colo.) — On Friday, Aug. 9 Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) were joined by local leaders and announced new workforce housing units in Buena Vista to support corrections workers.

“This housing is a big success for both the Colorado Department of Corrections and the town of Buena Vista. Colorado supports our Department of Corrections workers and these new housing options in Buena Vista are an important way to retain and attract the workforce we need to serve the community,” said Governor Jared Polis.

The housing includes 12 fully furnished two- and three-bedroom units. The housing was a collaborative effort between Fading West Development and CDOC addressing the need for accessible housing for correctional employees in Buena Vista. Governor Polis said the housing initiative will support local workforce sustainability now and into the future.

“I’m excited to see these new housing options come online for Department of Corrections employees in Buena Vista,” said Speaker Julie McCluskie. “Too many corrections officers and DOC employees have struggled to find a place to live where they can afford, and many have been commuting long distances. This will go a long way toward recruiting and retaining our crucial DOC workforce in Buena Vista and ensuring a higher quality of life for those that live and work here.”