Colorado and Texas have taken very different approaches to personal freedoms - as in Colorado actually supports freedom. Colorado protects access to reproductive healthcare and recreational cannabis, while Texas has been going in the opposite direction.

Yesterday in Boulder, I welcomed participants from across the country to the NTER Master Trainer Program. This training equips public safety professionals, educators, and community partners with tools to strengthen threat assessment and help build safer communities.

Colorado’s aerospace companies are industry-leading innovators helping us get back to the Moon. It was an honor to join the amazing NASA Artemis II crew at Red Rocks and congratulate everyone who worked on this historic achievement. https://ow.ly/1LfS50ZwA4x

Some Colorado facts sound like they came straight out of a movie… but they’re 100% true.

Fake peaches? Not in Colorado. 🍑 Read more: https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/colorado-palisade-peaches-gov-jared-polis-new-law/

Every day, our armed forces make sacrifices to protect the freedoms we hold dear. This August, Colorado is proud to offer free admission to all state parks for active-duty military members, veterans, and National Guard members as a thank you for their service.

Happy birthday to President Obama. Your thoughtful and strategic leadership expanded healthcare choices for millions of Americans and strengthened and empowered our students and public schools. Happy 65th birthday!

Yesterday, Colorado celebrated the successful Artemis II Lunar Mission and the talented Coloradans who helped make this historic achievement possible at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Our state’s innovation and aerospace leadership continue to reach new heights.

As Colorado turned 150, I was proud to speak at Auraria Campus about the future Colorado Hispanic & Latino Heritage Museum. It will preserve the Mexican and Spanish histories that shaped our state for future generations. Thank you to everyone making this vision a reality.

This past Saturday, as we celebrated Colorado’s 150th birthday, the iconic Mile High Marker on the State Capitol’s west steps moved for the fourth time thanks to more precise surveying technology. Even after 150 years, science keeps helping us see our state in new ways! https://ow.ly/zfHf50ZvVPI

It was an honor to join Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera at Red Rocks to celebrate the Artemis II crew and Colorado’s role in their historic mission around the Moon. Colorado is proud to help lead the future of space exploration!

🧡💙Broncos Country, the 2026 schedule is here and Colorado is ready for another exciting season! From big division matchups to primetime games, the Broncos bring our state together and show the heart, grit, and pride that make Colorado special. 🏈

This National EMS Week, Colorado honors the EMTs, paramedics, and emergency medical professionals who answer the call when Coloradans need help most. Your courage, skill, and compassion save lives every day. Thank you for your service and commitment to keeping Colorado safe.

Colorado is taking swift action to support Baca County and protect lives and property impacted by the Sharpe Fire. I have declared a disaster emergency to activate state resources, support local responders, and ensure crews have the tools they need to fight this fire.

New research confirms what we know: strong reading and math support helps students thrive. As former NGA Chair, I’m proud Let’s Get Ready is helping states focus on what matters most—equipping every student with skills for success in school, work, and life.

Colorado is making our roads safer and more accessible for everyone. I was proud to sign HB26-1237, making it safer for cyclists and keeping traffic moving smoothly. Whether you bike, walk, drive, or ride, every Coloradan deserves a safe way to get where you need to go.

Celebrating 50 years, the Larimer County Farmers’ Market continues to support local farmers, small businesses, and Northern Colorado communities. From fresh produce and baked goods to family-friendly fun, this Fort Collins tradition strengthens connections and our local food economy.

Yesterday, I signed the bipartisan SB26-189 to keep Colorado a leading state for AI growth and innovation, supporting Coloradans and businesses. This law protects consumers, supports innovation, and makes clear that Colorado is a hub for new technology.

Today, skyrocketing homeowners insurance rates are making housing unaffordable for Coloradans, or forcing difficult choices to keep coverage. I’m working to save Coloradans $800 on homeowners insurance in 2027 by helping them harden their homes against hail.

Today, flags at the Colorado State Capitol are lowered to honor National Peace Officers Memorial Day and officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Colorado will always honor their memory, stand with their families, and work to build safer communities.

Proud to sign SB26-137 and SB26-189 to cut red tape, lower costs, support responsible AI, and make Colorado a better place to do business. Thank you to President Coleman, Leader Simpson, Speaker McCluskie, Rep. Caldwell, Majority Leader Rodriguez, and the stakeholders who shaped this for Colorado!!

Colorado is bear country. With increased bear activity this year, we’re investing $1 million in prevention, bear-resistant trash cans, and education to keep communities safe and bears wild. Coloradans can help by securing trash, removing bird feeders, and never feeding wildlife.

This session delivered real results for Coloradans: saving money, building more housing, strengthening schools, improving public safety, protecting freedoms, and advancing clean energy. As I close my final legislative session as Governor, I’m proud of our progress and excited for Colorado’s future.

This year Colorado passed new laws to save you money, strengthen Colorado’s economy, keep our communities safe, and enhance Colorado’s high-quality of life.

Colorado’s new Welcome Center will help visitors and locals plan adventures, find events, and explore the region while supporting tourism and local jobs. (https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/fruita-welcome-center-gets-a-glow-up/article_82fa1c8d-d0d9-4ba8-9981-5503a5c7514c.html)

The Colorado Avalanche are heading to the Western Conference Final for the first time since 2022! Go Avs go!

Sine die! As I mark my final legislative session as Governor, I’m filled with gratitude for everyone who raised their voice. We moved Colorado forward, protecting freedoms and building safer, healthier communities. The work continues, and I ain’t done yet. For Colorado. For all. 💙

Honored to welcome the Salvation Army’s Brass Band to the Capitol for National Salvation Army Week! For 137 years, they’ve lent a helping hand to Coloradans in need. Their music filled the halls on the last day of session—thank you for sharing your talents with us!

Honored to serve as a guest judge for Laredo Middle School’s 8th-grade debate today. These students showed impressive critical thinking, public speaking, curiosity, and courage. Debate skills like these will serve them well far into the future. Thank you for having me!

Colorado was ranked the second-best state for animals, reflecting our commitment to pets, wildlife, and conservation. Proud to sign HB26-1011 to help stop puppy mills and HB26-1229 supporting the human-animal bond. https://smilehub.org/blog/best-states-for-animals/107