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Mental health matters, especially for our young people. Colorado’s Youth Mental Health Corps connects young Coloradans with trained peers who can help them find support, resources, and someone to talk to. We’re making sure no young person has to navigate it alone.

Scenic Colorado mountains backdrop with Youth Mental Health Corps info highlighting 700 service sites and $54.8M funding.

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Colorado is seeking SBA disaster assistance to help families and businesses recover from the Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain Fires and burn-scar flooding. We’re also appealing denied federal funding to help communities reduce future wildfire and flood risks.

Colorado governor announces submission of SBA assistance request and appeal for hazard mitigation funding to support disaster recovery in Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain.

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If you were impacted by the Aspen Acres Fire, a free legal clinic is available to help with questions about insurance, housing, consumer matters, family law, and more. Everyone is welcome to join and get legal advice from a qualified attorney. Learn more and find details about the clinic below.

Flyer for Colorado Legal Services offering free legal advice on Aspen Acres Fire issues, with event details and contact info for October 22, 2026.

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The war with Iran is driving up gas prices and costs for Colorado families, farmers, ranchers, and businesses. I’m taking executive action to help Coloradans save at the pump. It’s time to end this war and bring down costs for Americans.

Receipt showing gas purchase details with a note on Governor Polis's executive action addressing rising fuel costs in Colorado.

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 09/10/2026

Colorado’s culture is rich with traditions passed down through generations. It was a pleasure to welcome Grupo Cotorros Audaces and celebrate Guatemalan barriletes, colorful kites that honor their heritage. Thank you for sharing your artistry at the Governor’s Mansion!

Governor Polis and Grupo Cotorros Audaces
standing indoors holding a large circular colorful kites that honor Guatemalan culture and heritage and the word 'SUMPANGO'.

Governor Polis approaching the large circular colorful kites that honor Guatemalan culture and heritage and the word 'SUMPANGO' with artists from Grupo Cotorros Audaces standing around him.

Colorful Sampango banner featuring two children in traditional attire playing musical instruments on a wooden table with US and Colorado flags in the background.

Colorful mural behind a podium featuring a hummingbird, jaguar, and parrot surrounded by vibrant geometric patterns indoors.

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Investing in cleaner school buses means cleaner air for kids and more stable school budgets. A fleet that doesn’t rely on gasoline helps protect classroom and student funding from gas price spikes. That foresight matters, especially now.

Close-up of a yellow school bus front with 'Electric Powered' text and plug icon below the windshield.

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 09/10/2026

Aurora Public Schools, UCHealth, and Community College of Aurora are partnering to help students explore healthcare careers, gain hands-on experience, and earn industry credentials. That’s Colorado for All: giving every student the chance to build a bright future.

Governor Polis at a podium under a tent with an American and Colorado flag, addressing an attentive seated audience outdoors.

Group of Colorado leaders and workers in safety vests and helmets breaking ground with shovels at a construction site during sunset.

Governor Polis standing outdoors in front of a school sign with five workers wearing matching purple shirts, smiling at the camera.

Renderings of APS Health Sciences High School displayed on easels in a school hallway with lockers and motivational wall text.

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 09/10/2026

The future of Colorado agriculture starts with the next generation. Our state is helping farms and ranches hire and train interns for the 2027 growing season, giving more young Coloradans the chance to get hands-on experience and build successful careers in agriculture.

Fresh carrots and radishes displayed at a farmers market with a person selecting greens in the background under a tent.

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This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the local Latino vendors and small businesses that help make Colorado communities thrive.

Four smiling catering staff wearing black aprons and white shirts stand together outdoors near a food serving station.

Two men in cowboy hats grilling large cuts of meat and vegetables outdoors at a social event.

Two women stand behind a table filled with plates of desserts, set in a room with ornate wooden chairs and a colorful circular banner on the wall.

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Good news for Colorado workers and businesses: FAMLI premiums are going down in 2027, from 0.88% to 0.86%. That means workers keep more of their hard-earned paychecks and businesses save money, all while ensuring this important benefit is available to Coloradans.

Colorado's Family and Medical Leave Insurance announces reduced premium rates beginning in 2027 with a family silhouette over the state flag.

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After decades of disagreement over Cielo Vista Ranch, we have a recommendation that could help move the Costilla County community forward. Ken Salazar and Berrick Abramson spent the past month listening to residents, right-holders and the landowner.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis announces Special Envoy Salazar's report on resolving historic Costilla County property disputes.

Official executive order from Colorado Governor Jared Polis directing facilitation and recommendation for La Sierra, also known as Cielo Vista Ranch, in Costilla County.

Official document titled Executive Order D 2026 015 dated September 2, 2026, outlining directives and duration with Governor Jared Polis's signature and Colorado state seal.

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I am so lucky to call Colorado home, and even luckier to serve my fellow Coloradans for the next 97 days.

Governor Jared Polis leaning on a wooden desk with American and Colorado state flags behind him.

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Bears Ears holds deep cultural and historical significance for the Ute people. I stand with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes in protecting these lands and honoring Tribal sovereignty. Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera and I will continue working with Colorado Tribes.

Governor Jared Polis speaking at a podium with Colorado state flags behind him during a press conference on Bears Ears National Monument cuts.

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Colorado is full of stories hiding in plain sight. Telluride, nestled in the San Juan Mountains, was reportedly named after tellurium, a mineral tied to gold-bearing ore and Colorado’s mining history. A Colorado treasure with a fascinating past.

Colorado state flag waving against a mountainous backdrop in Telluride, highlighting the town's name origin from the element Tellurium.

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Last night, we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at the Governor’s Residence with friends, leaders, artists, and community members from across Colorado. Latino Coloradans have helped shape our state’s history, culture, economy, and future.

A woman smiling with Governor Polis as they take a selfie together at Colorado's Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the Governor's Mansion.

Seven mariachi musicians in traditional black charro suits standing next to Governor Jared Polis, holding various instruments including trumpets, violins, a guitarrón, and a vihuela at the Colorado's Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the Governor's Mansion.

Mariachi band performing outdoors in traditional black charro suits with silver embroidery, playing trumpet, violin, and guitar.

Group of diverse adults dressed in formal attire standing around Governor Polis as they pose outdoors in front of a vibrant floral backdrop during Colorado's Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the Governor's Mansion.

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 06/10/2026

Colorado has outstanding educators helping students become informed, engaged citizens. Civics is more important than ever, and our democracy depends on students understanding history and civics. Nominate a Civic Educator of the Year through Civics for Colorado.

Announcement for Colorado Civic Educator of the Year award with application details and $1,000 prize against a sunset background.

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Colorado is doing everything we can to help communities recover from these devastating fires. Covering more local costs will help counties protect families, homes, and infrastructure from flooding while freeing up funds for other recovery needs. Grateful to our partners.

Smoke rises from a forested mountain area affected by wildfire, with text about Gov. Polis announcing state support for recovery efforts.

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 06/10/2026

Good to connect with our friends from Canada! 🇨🇦 I presented the Consul General with an America 250 Colorado 150 Challenge Coin and celebrated the strong ties between Colorado and Canada.

Governor Jared Polis standing next to Canadian Consulate General inside the Governor's Office.

Canadian Consulate General speaking to Governor Jared Polis inside the Governor's Office.

Governor Jared Polis speaking to Canadian Consulate General inside the Governor's Office.

Governor Polis shaking hands with a gentleman in a suit in a formal setting while Canadian Consulate General in business attire smiles in the background.

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 06/10/2026

Congratulations to Merci Ames of Strasburg High School on being named Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year! For 35 years, Merci has taught science, coached basketball, and inspired generations of students. Thank you, Merci, for all you do for Colorado students!

Strasburg science teacher Merci Ames smiling warmly and forming a heart with her hands in a classroom setting.

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 05/10/2026

Who was Mother Cabrini? St. Frances Xavier Cabrini dedicated her life to serving children, immigrants, and people in need. In Colorado, she helped establish the Queen of Heaven Orphanage in Denver. The land she purchased in the foothills is now the Mother Cabrini Shrine.

Frances Xavier Cabrini seated in a dark religious habit with a large cross necklace, circa 1880, colorized portrait, with the Colorado flag behind the photo.

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate Frances Xavier Cabrini Day and the legacy of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. In Colorado, Mother Cabrini established schools serving children of immigrant families, including Mount Carmel School and Queen of Heaven Orphanage School in Denver. Happy Cabrini Day!

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 04/10/2026

Nuggets basketball is coming to Boulder! 🏀🏔️ The Nuggets and Utah Jazz face off today at the CU Events Center, bringing NBA basketball back to Boulder and welcoming former Buff KJ Simpson back to Colorado. Let’s go, Denver Nuggets!

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 04/10/2026

Some of Colorado’s best businesses start at home, sometimes in the kitchen. Our new Cottage Food Act makes it easier for home bakers and food entrepreneurs to sell their creations directly to Coloradans starting January 1: k99.com/food-bakery-home-sell-food-…

Freshly baked cookies stacked on a kitchen counter with white brick walls and cabinets in a cozy home setting. Text overlaying image reading, "Your Neighbors Kitchen May Become The Hot New Bakery In NOCO."

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 04/10/2026

Welcome back to Colorado, Avs! After kicking off the season with an 8–4 win, the Colorado Avalanche are back at Ball Arena tonight for their second home game of the regular season against the St. Louis Blues. Here’s to another great season of hockey in Colorado. Let’s go, Avs!

Colorado Avalanche hockey player in full gear skating on ice with intense focus against a stormy blue background.

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 03/10/2026

Colorado leaves its mark, even on the big screen. The Stanley Hotel inspired Stephen King’s The Shining, while The Changeling grew from a haunting story near Cheesman Park. The park’s history as a former cemetery has also drawn comparisons to Poltergeist.

Silver Creek, Colorado, in Stephen King's Misery was a fictional creation inspired by King's time living in Boulder, Colorado.

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park inspired the Overlook Hotel in Stephen King's The Shining after King stayed there in 1974.

The Changeling draws from a haunting story connected to a historic Denver home near Cheesman Park.

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 03/10/2026

Fall is here, kids are back in school, and flu season is here. Colorado has made it quick and easy to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines. We cut red tape so Coloradans who want vaccines can get them quickly. I encourage Coloradans to get vaccinated to protect our families and communities.

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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 03/10/2026

Colorado is investing $1 million in 17 efforts across the state to help prevent human-bear conflicts and keep our wildlife wild. Read about how Colorado is working to prevent bear conflicts: coloradosun.com/2026/09/29/colorado…

Black bear with a green ear tag standing on a wooden deck behind a glass door in a residential area.

Open freezer with frozen meat packages scattered on the wooden floor in a dimly lit room with wood-paneled walls.

Interior view of a rugged off-road vehicle showing the steering wheel, dashboard, and cluttered passenger seat area at night.

White framed screen door partially detached and leaning inward on a beige house exterior with a brass handle and outdoor lantern above.

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Your ballot may be arriving soon or you already received it. Take some time to review your ballot, learn about the candidates and ballot measures, and prepare to make your voice heard. Find official voting information at GoVoteColorado.gov

Cartoon ballot, voting machine, and ballot box characters heading to a ballot drop box in front of a government building with 'Exercise your right to vote Colorado' text.

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Colorado needs more veterinary professionals. That’s why we invested $50 million in Colorado State University to train the next generation of veterinarians and strengthen our veterinary workforce. CSU’s new 213,000-square-foot facility will expand education, research, and veterinary care.

Governor Jared Polis with First Gentleman Marlon Reis alongside university leader, Temple Grandin, and student celebrating the opening of the Colorado State University Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex.

Governor Jared Polis speaking to a crowd the opening of the Colorado State University Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex alongside university leaders and students.

Governor Jared Polis speaking at the opening of the Colorado State University Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex alongside university leaders and students.

Governor Jared Polis celebrated the opening of the Colorado State University Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex alongside university leaders and students.

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I am devastated to hear about former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart’s passing. I’m grateful for her service to Colorado and commitment to fairness and equality. My thoughts are with her family, friends, and colleagues. Flags will fly at half-staff on the day of her memorial.

Portrait of Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart smiling in front of a bookshelf filled with legal volumes.

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The U.S. Treasury announced proposed rules for a new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit launching January 1, 2027. I’m glad the rules make clear that donations can support public school students and look forward to seeing more Colorado students benefit.

Governor Jared Polis in a classroom celebrating the confirmation that public school students qualify for the federal scholarship tax credit.

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Rural healthcare providers face unique challenges, but this funding will help protect access to care across Colorado. These grantees were selected to strengthen rural healthcare, and I look forward to seeing how these investments help Coloradans and communities statewide.

Group of diverse Colorado officials and community members gathered outdoors to announce $170 million investment in rural healthcare funding.

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Connecting Colorado schools with local farmers helps kids get nutritious meals to fuel learning. Colorado Proud Farm to School Meal Month celebrates our farmers and helps young Coloradans learn the importance of healthy, locally grown food.

Fresh broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and sliced yellow squash displayed in a school cafeteria salad bar promoting Farm to School Meal Month.

Informational graphic about Colorado Proud Farm to School Lunch program with participation stats and farm tour details.

Informational flyer detailing ways for Coloradans to participate in promoting local produce and agriculture education in schools.

Map of Colorado showing agricultural regions with icons representing crops and livestock like cattle, corn, and apples in Northwest, Northeast, East Central, Southwest, San Luis Valley, and Southeast areas.

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Flu season is here. I got my flu shot today, and I encourage Coloradans to do the same. A quick jab can help protect you, your family, and the people around you this season.

Governor Jared Polis talking before receiving a vaccine shot from a happy healthcare worker wearing gloves indoors with American and Colorado flags in the background, at the Colorado Capitol.

Governor Jared Polis receives a vaccine injection from a smiling healthcare worker wearing gloves indoors with American and Colorado flags in the background, at the Colorado Capitol.

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Looking for something spooky to do in Denver this October? Denver After Dark is bringing local history, spooky stories, and a little mystery to Capitol Hill and Cheesman Park, plus a new haunted bus tour. A fun way to see a different side of Denver this Halloween season.

Aerial view of Denver skyline at dusk with announcement of new haunted bus tours starting in October.

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Colorado needs more nurses, behavioral health professionals, social workers and other health care workers. New federal student loan limits could make it harder to afford the education needed for these careers. We should be making it easier to build Colorado’s health care workforce.

Text explaining new federal student loan limits may increase graduate education costs, with background on Department of Education rules and financial transparency.

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All Coloradans deserve access to high-quality health care close to home. Colorado is directing nearly $170 million in rural health grants to expand access to care, strengthen the health care workforce, improve maternal and pediatric care, expand telehealth, and modernize rural health care.

Map of Colorado showing rural healthcare grant distribution by county with darker purple indicating more grantees, highlighting Denver and Boulder areas with highest coverage.

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A new federal rule could make it harder for Coloradans to save money on prescription drugs mailed from other countries. I’m calling on CBP and FDA to allow legitimate personal-use medications and make it easier for families to save money on health care, not harder.

Headline warns new customs rule may restrict affordable Canadian drug imports amid policy changes with a quote from Governor Polis who is calling on CBP and FDA to allow for legitimate personal-use medications and make it easier to save money.

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🐻 Bears are great. 🗑️ Bear-accessible trash is not. Colorado is awarding $1 million in grants to 17 projects statewide to help prevent conflicts between people and bears. These grants will help keep bears away from trash and other food sources, keeping people and wildlife safe.

Black bear peeking over a blue dumpster with a speech bubble saying 'WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT YOUR TRASH' in a grassy area near a fence.

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I submitted the maximum number of zones, with significant input from local leaders. These tax incentives can attract investment, create jobs, grow local economies, and support housing, infrastructure and businesses. Read more from The Denver Post

Bronze statue of a cowboy riding a bull outside the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Livestock Center with a water tower in the background.

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Colorado remembers Corporal Stephen Biggs of the Pueblo Police Department, who died in a tragic boating accident on Lake Pueblo. We honor his service to the Pueblo community since 2010 and extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fellow officers.

Portrait of Corporal Stephen Biggs in Pueblo Police uniform with American flag backdrop.

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Heavy rain and possible flash flooding are expected in southern Colorado through Thursday morning. If you live near a burn scar, including Aspen Acres, Hayden Pass, Junkins Park or Spring, stay alert and prepare now. Never drive or walk through flooded areas.

Map showing expected liquid precipitation in Pueblo, CO, with rainfall ranging from 0.25 to over 4 inches across various regions.

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