Coloradans were exposed to radiation for decades. Now Congress might make them eligible for compensation.
- Posted on September 12, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
Colorado residents living near Rocky Flats face potential compensation following decades of radiation exposure. Congressional action seeks to recognize health impacts on downwinders affected by the former nuclear weapons facility. Advocacy groups highlight the long-overdue acknowledgment of community suffering, as legislation moves forward to provide relief for affected families and establish accountability for environmental contamination.
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Coloradans were exposed to radiation for decades. Now Congress might make them eligible for compensation.
“There’s finally some acknowledgement that people have been impacted by living by Rocky Flats,” said Tiffany Hansen, director of the nonprofit Rocky Flats Downwinders.
