Press Releases

Terminating legally obligated funds will damage Colorado’s air quality and increase pollution, while missing an opportunity to lower electricity bills

MEEKER - This evening, Governor Polis authorized the mobilization of the Colorado National Guard to support fire response efforts for the Elk Fire in Rio Blanco County, Southeast of Meeker, Colorado and for the Lee Fire, Southwest of Meeker. The authorization is intended to provide the state authority to utilize National Guard assets to support fire suppression efforts should they be necessary.

Governor Polis calls special session to address devastating impacts of H.R. 1

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis called the General Assembly back into session to address the significant impacts of H.R. 1 to Colorado’s budget. Here is what members of the Congressional Delegation, and education, health care, and community leaders are saying:

DELTA COUNTY - Governor Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency to support response efforts for the LeRoux Fire in Delta County. This order takes effect at 12:01am on Tuesday, August 5. The Sheriff has requested State responsibility as the fire has grown beyond local capability and capacity. The order provides for additional, external resources and State support to more effectively manage and suppress the fire, and protect the values at risk. 

DENVER - On May 13, 2025, Colorado submitted waiver requests to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to increase healthier food consumption and maximize the buying power of benefits as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Today, a portion of Colorado’s SNAP waiver was approved, exempting soda and sugary beverages from benefits. Colorado has two benefit enhancements pending approval, including an expansion of access to prepared foods and farmer’s market foods.

MEEKER - Governor Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency to support response efforts for the Elk Fire in Rio Blanco County, Southeast of Meeker, Colorado. The Rio Blanco County Sheriff had assumed responsibility for the fire from the local Fire Department, and requested assistance and support from the State. The order provides for additional, external resources and State support to more effectively manage and suppress the fire, and protect the values at risk.