Press Releases

DENVER - State of Colorado government offices in the Denver and surrounding suburban counties will open to the public at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 29th, due to extreme weather conditions. There will be a 2-hour delay in start times for state employees to arrive at work safely.

CONIFER -  The Polis administration announced new funding for wildlife mitigation projects across Colorado. Gov. Polis signed a new bipartisan law in Summit County this summer SB22-151, the Safe Passage for Colorado Wildlife and Motorists, that authorizes general funds to be used for wildlife mitigation projects. Under the Polis administration, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), and Colorado Wildlife and Transportation Alliance (CWTA) have worked together to identify seven projects that will provide safe road crossings for wildlife connectivity and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis reflects ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Marshall Fire and Straight-Line Winds and stands in solidarity with those affected by this devastating event. The Polis administration along with local governments, non-profits, federal partners and others have worked to provide robust support and funding for the community as they rebuild stronger and more resiliently. 

DENVER -  Today, Governor  Polis appointed Anthony N. Baca to fill a vacancy on the La Plata County Court in the 6th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the resignation of the Honorable Anne Woods and is effective immediately. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis issued eight proclamations, declaring the vote for voter-approved ballot measures passed in the 2022 election. The Governor has the constitutional responsibility to declare the vote after an election, and the ballot measures take effect upon this declaration.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis visited warming centers and shelters providing critical support to people in Colorado during the extreme cold weather this week. The Polis administration acted swiftly and thoroughly to prepare for the extreme weather, keep people safe, and save lives, and the state has provided around the clock support to local governments and municipalities. Governor Polis expressed his appreciation to the hardworking volunteers, staff, and National Guard service members supporting the warming centers and shelters, and delivered gifts to children at the sites to ensure they had a small gift to open this holiday season. 

Adams State University Board of Trustees

The Adams State University Board of Trustees makes policy for the school and oversees its operation.

for a term expiring December 31, 2024:

• LeRoy Salazar of Alamosa, Colorado, occasioned by the resignation of Amanda DeLaRosa of Denver, Colorado, appointed;

for a term expiring December 31, 2025:

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis verbally authorized the activation of over 100 Colorado National Guard members to support extreme cold weather operations across Colorado as the state prepares to face extreme and record-low temperatures and wind.