Jared Polis

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

Legislation gives local governments the authority to prohibit disruptive fences

DATE: May 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

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

The override effort failed when the House of Representatives laid over the motion to override the veto until May 9, which is after the legislative session ends

DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado clemencies include a public defender and many community volunteers

Gov. Jared Polis granted clemency to more than two dozen people on the Friday before Christmas week. The criminal convictions span decades, with some having occurred 40 years ago. Polis appl...

DATE: Dec 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

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

DATE: Jun 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

While lawmakers debated property taxes during a special legislative session at the Colorado State Capitol, Gov. Jared Polis gifted the state a new Thanksgiving tradition. On Monday, surround...

DATE: Nov 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

The governor’s opposition effectively means the so-called overdose prevention centers won’t be allowed in Colorado until at least after his term ends in January 2027

DATE: Oct 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

New $10 million building set to open its doors in January

DATE: Oct 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Long drives and formula switches required as parents try to adapt

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado governor visits Durango High School and Fort Lewis College

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

DATE: May 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Mar 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: 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

DATE: Feb 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local 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

DATE: Jan 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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