DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis appointed Brett Martin and Teri Vasquez to the 17th Judicial District Court. Brett Martin fills a vacancy occasioned by the voters' decision not to retain the Honorable Tomee Crespin. His appointment is effective immediately. Teri Vasquez fills a vacancy occasioned by the retirement of the Honorable Emily Anderson. Her appointment is effective January 23, 2021.
DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera released the following statement upon reports that the Trump administration is relocating U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs to Alabama.
Governor Jared Polis today reiterated Colorado’s commitment to vaccinating 70% of the state’s residents who are 70 and older by February 28th, 2021 along with completing the vaccination of our healthcare workers and first responders.
Each year, in partnership with Governor Jared Polis and all living Colorado Governors, CiviCO helps to honor Colorado leaders who inspire excellence and community service with the Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medals. The eight recipients for 2020, announced by Governor Jared Polis earlier this year, will be honored at a virtual event in January as part of Colorado Leadership Month, an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the essential and integral contributions of Colorado leaders both past and present. The medal recipients will also be highlighted during a Rocky Mountain PBS special on January 14 at 7 p.m.
Today, Governor Jared Polis provided an update on Colorado’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing mass vaccination process. Governor Polis was also joined by Peter D. Banko, President & CEO Centura Health; Dr. Richard Zane, Chief Innovation Officer, UC Health and Chair of Emergency Medicine, CU School of Medicine; and John Santistevan, President & CEO, Salud Family Health Centers.
Today, Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide now until sunset January 13, 2021, to honor United States Capitol Police Officers.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis provided an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was joined by Dr. Rachel Herlihy, State Epidemiologist, who shared an update to the state’s modeling.
