Jared Polis

Southwest Life

Fence around billionaire’s San Luis Valley ranch leads to new state law

Legislation gives local governments the authority to prohibit disruptive fences

May 30, 2025

Regional News

Colorado legislature declines to override Jared Polis’ veto of social media bill after House caves

override effort failed when the House of Representatives laid over the motion to override the veto until May 9, which…

April 29, 2025

Regional News

Colorado clemencies include a public defender and many community volunteers

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis makes a point during a news conference after unveiling his balanced state budget proposal for fiscal…

December 21, 2024

Regional News

Colorado Gov. Polis noncommittal on calls for Biden to step aside

Democrat focused on dangers of second Trump presidency amid post-debate concerns about Biden’s candidacy

June 29, 2024

Regional News

Gov. Polis pardons four turkeys for Colorado’s new Thanksgiving tradition

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis officially pardons four turkeys, including Gus, foreground, at the Governor’s Mansion on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023,…

November 21, 2023

Regional News

Jared Polis vows to veto bill authorizing sites where people could use illicit drugs and be revived if they overdose

governor’s opposition effectively means the so-called overdose prevention centers won’t be allowed in Colorado until at least after his term…

October 31, 2023

Local News

Gov. Polis tours Impact Career Innovation Center at Durango High School

$10 million building set to open its doors in January

October 3, 2023

Local News

Baby formula shortage challenges Durango’s families and their support programs

drives and formula switches required as parents try to adapt

June 7, 2022

Local News

Colorado governor visits Durango High School and Fort Lewis College

Polis signs bills having to do with education, American Indian research effort

May 25, 2022

Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health amends public health advisory to align with CDC

cases fall, agency moves to ease masking guidelines and shifts its pandemic response

March 5, 2022

Local News

What is the ‘water year’ in Colorado, and why should we care?

Initiative encourages Coloradans to take a more active role in conservation and management

February 10, 2022

Regional News

Colorado politics: Top story in 2020 – and what to expect in 2021

Pandemic dominated headlines, but U.S. Senate race also ranked high on list

January 3, 2021

Local News

Colorado governor urges U.S. to go beyond renewal of virus aid

wants increases for food stamps, home heating, child care

August 4, 2020

Local News

Fort Lewis College lands $33M for Health Sciences Center

Construction expected to begin as soon as September

July 15, 2020

Local News

Colorado campuses sound alarm as leaders push cost cuts

wants new way to fund colleges; Fort Lewis College feels pressure

February 4, 2020

Regional News

New Colorado governor to live in Boulder, not state mansion

will be first governor since 1959 not to live in mansion

November 22, 2018