U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Colorado Acting State Director, Irene Etsitty announced Tineel Baroz as the new Single Family Housing Programs Director in Colorado. Baroz was born and raised in the San Luis Valley and has been with the agency nearly for 16 years.
Baroz will work out of the Alamosa USDA Rural Development Office, located at 101 S. Craft Drive, Alamosa, CO. “The work we do here at USDA RD improves the quality of lives in rural America. Every day we are given an opportunity to make a difference and I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Single Family Housing Program Director for Colorado,” said Baroz.
USDA Rural Development has over 70+ programs available to help with affordable housing, business development, and community infrastructure. Our team in Colorado provides tools and resources that ensure rural families, businesses, and communities have the help they need to prosper, today and in the future.
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety, and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal, and high-poverty areas. For more information in Colorado, visit www.rd.usda.gov/co.