Governor Jared Polis
@GovofCO

Governor of Colorado. Fighting for affordable health care, better education, an economy that works for everyone, and protecting our Colorado way of life.

 Colorado, USA
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Joined May 2016
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Great news for Brush and Morgan County: Sons Gaming LLC is launching with support from Colorado’s Rural Jump-Start program. This new family-friendly business will bring classic arcade games, video games, and more opportunities for fun while creating jobs and boosting the local economy. We are proud to support rural entrepreneurs who are choosing Colorado and helping communities across our state thrive.
Sons Gaming LLC announces its launch in Morgan County with backing from the Rural Jump-Start Program on a pixelated nature background.

ALT Sons Gaming LLC announces its launch in Morgan County with backing from the Rural Jump-Start Program on a pixelated nature background.

Sons Gaming LLC launches in Morgan County with support from Colorado's Rural Jump-Start program to boost local economy and create jobs.

ALT Sons Gaming LLC launches in Morgan County with support from Colorado's Rural Jump-Start program to boost local economy and create jobs.

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Happy 50th otter-versary to the Colorado River Otter! These slippery, playful creatures play an important role in strengthening the health of our rivers and we have seen River Otter populations successfully spread across the western slope ahead of this milestone anniversary of their reintroduction. This year the 250/150/50 celebrations include all of us and Coloradotter’s river otters. I look forward to celebrating many more of the mighty River Otters!
Governor Polis marks 50 years since the successful reintroduction of river otters to Colorado's waterways.

ALT Governor Polis marks 50 years since the successful reintroduction of river otters to Colorado's waterways.

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This year, to celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday, artists from around the state will be creating new works of art to honor our historic Colorado milestone Over the next few weeks, we will be spotlighting each of the artists participating, and over the next few months will be revealing which communities they are working in and what type of pieces they are creating. Follow along, and join us for some big reveals through the rest of the year! The second in our series features Becky Wareing Steele, from Denver!
Portrait of artist Becky Wareing Steele with curly hair and green sweater, featured in Colorado's Artist Spotlight on a blue background.

ALT Portrait of artist Becky Wareing Steele with curly hair and green sweater, featured in Colorado's Artist Spotlight on a blue background.

Small red house-shaped art installation displayed outdoors in front of a brick building with a photo inside it.

ALT Small red house-shaped art installation displayed outdoors in front of a brick building with a photo inside it.

Miniature landscape art featuring a rocky hill with trees and a lighthouse, displayed in a glass case by Becky Wareing Steele.

ALT Miniature landscape art featuring a rocky hill with trees and a lighthouse, displayed in a glass case by Becky Wareing Steele.

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Colorado is the best place to start and grow a business, and the Venture Capital Authority’s work is attracting new businesses, fostering innovation and creating more jobs. Investments into Colorado’s businesses are investments into our communities. Expanding venture capital investment is good for the economy, providing new opportunities for start-ups, creating jobs, and helping our communities thrive.
Colorado's Venture Capital Authority supports 26 companies in 2025, creating 365 jobs across diverse industries like aerospace and healthcare.

ALT Colorado's Venture Capital Authority supports 26 companies in 2025, creating 365 jobs across diverse industries like aerospace and healthcare.

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Fort Collins is showing the nation what Coloradans already know: our communities are some of the very best places to live, work, start a business, and enjoy the outdoors. From quiet neighborhoods and great parks to Horsetooth Reservoir, the Cache la Poudre River, and a thriving local brewery scene, Fort Collins has the Colorado magic that makes life here special. Congratulations to Fort Collins on being named the most peaceful place to live in America! travelandleisure.com/fort-co…
Scenic view of a calm lake surrounded by green hills and mountains under a partly cloudy sky in Fort Collins.

ALT Scenic view of a calm lake surrounded by green hills and mountains under a partly cloudy sky in Fort Collins.

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This year, to celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday, artists from around the state will be creating new works of art to honor our historic Colorado milestone Over the next few weeks, we will be spotlighting each of the artists participating, and over the next few months will be revealing which communities they are working in and what type of pieces they are creating. Follow along, and join us for some big reveals through the rest of the year! First up is Corinne Trujillo, from Denver!
Portrait of a woman with braided hair and tattoos framed by a teal diamond shape, featured in Colorado's Artist Spotlight for Corinne Trujillo.

ALT Portrait of a woman with braided hair and tattoos framed by a teal diamond shape, featured in Colorado's Artist Spotlight for Corinne Trujillo.

Colorful mural by Corinne Trujillo featuring portraits and symbolic elements reflecting identity and memory in a natural outdoor setting.

ALT Colorful mural by Corinne Trujillo featuring portraits and symbolic elements reflecting identity and memory in a natural outdoor setting.

Black and white portrait of Corinne Trujillo, a Mexican-American visual artist from Denver, featured in Colorado's Artist Spotlight.

ALT Black and white portrait of Corinne Trujillo, a Mexican-American visual artist from Denver, featured in Colorado's Artist Spotlight.

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Colorado is taking action to support Dolores and Montezuma Counties as crews work to contain the Ferris Fire. This disaster emergency declaration helps bring more state resources, personnel, aviation support, and National Guard assistance to protect lives, property, and communities. Thank you to the brave firefighters, emergency managers, and first responders working around the clock to keep Coloradans safe.
Governor Polis announces disaster emergency for Ferris Fire affecting Dolores and Montezuma Counties, with 57,356 acres burning and 19% containment.

ALT Governor Polis announces disaster emergency for Ferris Fire affecting Dolores and Montezuma Counties, with 57,356 acres burning and 19% containment.

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It’s summertime in Colorado, and extreme heat can be dangerous. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and act quickly. Stay cool, drink plenty of water, take breaks from the heat, and check on neighbors, children, older adults, and pets.
Diagram comparing heat exhaustion and heat stroke symptoms, highlighting sweating, skin condition, pulse, and consciousness changes.

ALT Diagram comparing heat exhaustion and heat stroke symptoms, highlighting sweating, skin condition, pulse, and consciousness changes.

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Colorado native Kelsey Pfendler completed her 2,300-mile trek from the coast of California to Hawaii in 43 days. She is the first woman to complete the crossing solo on her ocean rowing boat. What an accomplishment! Colorado is proud to call you one of our own!
Kelsey Pfendler smiling while rowing on a boat with another person steering behind her on a calm river.

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I am deeply saddened at the destruction and suffering caused by the recent earthquake in Venezuela. It’s during times like these, moments of crisis, that we really see the strength and heart of humanity shine through. We’re seeing that now with the fires affecting Colorado and the countless people volunteering and donating to help those being impacted. And we’re seeing the very same with support from Coloradans for our Venezuelan friends. I’m proud to see Coloradans stepping up to support those affected by this terrible disaster. We stand with you, Venezuela. Some of the organizations Coloradans can support include: International Red Cross (@ICRC) Third Wave Volunteers Global Empowerment Mission (@GEMmissions) The Wayuu Taya Foundation (@wayuutaya) Direct Relief (@DirectRelief) World Central Kitchen (@WCKitchen) And Many Others
Heart shaped like the Venezuelan flag above text saying We Stand With Venezuela and two hands forming a heart below, with Colorado Governor Jared Polis's logo.

ALT Heart shaped like the Venezuelan flag above text saying We Stand With Venezuela and two hands forming a heart below, with Colorado Governor Jared Polis's logo.

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Eagle County's new geothermal energy system will help lower energy costs, reduce emissions and show how smart investments today can benefit Colorado communities for years to come. I attended the groundbreaking for this in 2024, and I’m excited to see it come to life! 9news.com/article/life/style…
Large white geothermal pipes and control valves inside a utility room with electrical panels and a camera setup.

ALT Large white geothermal pipes and control valves inside a utility room with electrical panels and a camera setup.

Governor Jared Polis in a black suit speaking outdoors near a stone wall with another man listening beside him under a clear sky.

ALT Governor Jared Polis in a black suit speaking outdoors near a stone wall with another man listening beside him under a clear sky.

A group of individuals attentively watching Governor Jared Polis speaking beside a lamppost in a park-like setting with picnic tables and greenery.

ALT A group of individuals attentively watching Governor Jared Polis speaking beside a lamppost in a park-like setting with picnic tables and greenery.

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Families affected by these fires not only have to think about keeping themselves safe, but also making sure their animals can get out safely. HorseAlert helps connect horses, donkeys and mule owners with volunteer trailer drivers when evacuation orders are issued. Another example of Coloradans stepping up and helping each other out in this time of need. denver7.com/news/local-news/…
Woman standing with two donkeys inside a fenced area near a rocky background during daytime.

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When I ran for Governor, I promised to bring free universal preschool to every Colorado family, and we got it done. Now, families across our state are saving money while our youngest learners get a strong start with free preschool and free full-day kindergarten.
Governor Jared Polis emphasizes Colorado's Universal Preschool, highlighting its success in saving families over $6,300 annually and preparing 40,000+ kids for school.

ALT Governor Jared Polis emphasizes Colorado's Universal Preschool, highlighting its success in saving families over $6,300 annually and preparing 40,000+ kids for school.

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Colorado has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to protecting our land, forests, and outdoor spaces that make our state so special. Colorado was the first state to include forest protections in its constitution: Article XVIII, Section 6 directs lawmakers to protect forests and keep them in good condition. Nearly 150 years later, that commitment still matters for our economy, water, wildlife, recreation, and way of life. As we face more wildfire risk and more pressure on our public lands, we will keep working to protect Colorado’s forests for future generations. kunc.org/the-colorado-dream/…
Historic black-and-white photo of a logging site with stacked logs and a wooden building in a forested mountain area.

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As Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance comes to a close, the impact of this week continues to be felt deeply across Colorado. We continue to mourn the losses of Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson, and honor their incredible sacrifice. With active wildfires affecting communities right now, the risks and sacrifices of wildland firefighters are more present than ever. Thank you to every single firefighter in our state working to protect the places we love.
Black and white American flag background with text honoring Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance, June 30 to July 6, featuring logos of the Department of the Interior, Forest Service, and UCR.

ALT Black and white American flag background with text honoring Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance, June 30 to July 6, featuring logos of the Department of the Interior, Forest Service, and UCR.

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Last week at the Western Governors’ Association meeting, I met with U.S. Forest Service Director Tom Schultz about wildfire response in Colorado and moderated a panel with him, Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Dan Gibbs, and other experts about the future of forest management in the West. Now more than ever the collaboration between local, state and federal government in managing our forests, and preventing and responding to wildfires, is vital to our shared success.
Two men seated at a panel table with nameplates, speaking at the Western Governors Association event with a scenic mountain backdrop on a large screen behind them.

ALT Two men seated at a panel table with nameplates, speaking at the Western Governors Association event with a scenic mountain backdrop on a large screen behind them.

Four panelists seated at a conference table with microphones and nameplates, engaged in discussion under flags and warm lighting.

ALT Four panelists seated at a conference table with microphones and nameplates, engaged in discussion under flags and warm lighting.

Four panelists seated at a conference table with microphones, including a man speaking intently in the foreground and flags in the background.

ALT Four panelists seated at a conference table with microphones, including a man speaking intently in the foreground and flags in the background.

Panel of four officials seated at a long table during the Western Governors Association meeting with flags behind them.

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The Willow Fire in Lake County has been approved for a federal FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant to support the brave firefighters working around the clock. This grant will help protect lives, homes and communities.
Governor Polis announces FEMA grant to support wildfire response and recovery efforts in Lake County, Colorado.

ALT Governor Polis announces FEMA grant to support wildfire response and recovery efforts in Lake County, Colorado.

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Catch the Round of 16 clash in the FIFA World Cup USA vs. Belgium kicking off at 6:00 p.m. Mountain! Let's go USA!
Silhouettes of cheering fans with the flags of Belgium and the USA behind them for the FIFA World Cup Round 16 match at 6:00 PM MST.

ALT Silhouettes of cheering fans with the flags of Belgium and the USA behind them for the FIFA World Cup Round 16 match at 6:00 PM MST.

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From Colorado’s frontline firefighters, local law enforcement, and our state workers including the hard working women and men of CDOT, Colorado has no shortage of bravery and can-do when times call for it. Thanks to CDOT’s around-the-clock efforts to safely reopen the CO-165 bridge, it was re-opened after less than 11 hours, allowing emergency operations to flow smoothly and residents to evacuate safely. We are coordinating to support the brave firefighters who are protecting Coloradans and our communities. 9news.com/article/news/local…
Close-up of a newly rebuilt metal guardrail on a highway bridge restored after wildfire damage near Aspen Acres Fire.

ALT Close-up of a newly rebuilt metal guardrail on a highway bridge restored after wildfire damage near Aspen Acres Fire.

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Take the scenic route, Colorado! Our state is home to 26 Historic and Scenic Byways that offer unforgettable views, historic landmarks, and charming communities. Plan your next road trip, support local businesses, and experience Colorado one scenic mile at a time. colorado.com/colorados-sceni…
Map of Colorado highlighting 26 historic and scenic byways across the state with major cities and routes marked.

ALT Map of Colorado highlighting 26 historic and scenic byways across the state with major cities and routes marked.

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