Governor Jared Polis

If flooding has affected you in southwest Colorado, help is available. Colorado is working with local communities and volunteers to connect residents with food, shelter, cleanup assistance, and other essential resources. Please share these resources with anyone who needs them.

Great bagels, great people, and a great cause! I visited Bella’s Bagels in Colorado Springs to learn how their donation program helps cover vet bills for pets in need. I also reconnected with co-owner Michelle. Thanks to Bella’s team for supporting our four-legged friends!

Looking for a reason to get outside today? Colorado’s National Parks are offering free entry on October 27! From Rocky Mountain National Park to Great Sand Dunes, Mesa Verde, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison, it’s a great opportunity to explore Colorado’s incredible natural beauty.

If flooding has affected you in southwest Colorado, help is available. Colorado is working with local communities and volunteers to connect residents with food, shelter, cleanup assistance, and other essential resources. Please share these resources with anyone who needs them.

Colorado’s most popular Halloween costume this year? The Governor of Colorado. My favorite part of the fit is the Colorado tie. It could be at your local Spirit Halloween.

Building affordable housing should be easier, not buried in paperwork. Starting in 2027, Colorado, Denver, and CHFA are launching the Housing Hub Colorado Common Application to cut red tape, streamline applications, and help move more affordable housing projects forward.

Colorado leads in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and emerging tech. We’re investing $6.74 million in workforce training to help Coloradans gain skills, land good-paying jobs, advance their careers, and keep our state competitive.

A Capitol full of future leaders!​ It was great meeting fourth graders from Adams 12 STEM Lab during their visit to the Capitol. Thanks for visiting!

Don't forget to vote! Drop off your ballot at an official drop box by 7 pm on Election Day, or vote in person that day! Find your closest drop box or polling place: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/VIP.html

Cardinals blinked and the Broncos took over. 😴🏈 Final score: Denver Broncos win 30-16!

Here are some Colorado-themed emojis I’d like to see…

During Colorado Proud Farm to School Meal Month, Pueblo students at Franklin School of Innovation got hands-on experience preparing meals with Colorado-grown ingredients. Farm to school programs help students try fresh foods and connect with the farmers who feed our communities.

Welcome back, Denver Nuggets. The Louvre has room for another masterpiece.

While visiting Grand Junction this week, I stopped by Clark & Co’s Distilling in Palisade and enjoyed a great burger.​ Colorado is full of local businesses that make our communities special, from great restaurants to the people who put their heart into building something of their own.​

From honoring Colorado’s educators to celebrating Western Colorado’s prehistoric past, Tuesday was a great day on the Western Slope. Highway 92 now honors educators, and Grand Junction is one step closer to bringing a life-size Brachiosaurus back to the region where it was discovered!

Lizard people under Denver International Airport and Colorado’s ghost towns? 👀 I talked about some of Colorado’s spookiest stories with Momarchy Podcast.​​ Thanks to Sarah and Tanya for having me on! Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://youtu.be/vVHX-Nw1TII

Thank you to the first responders and emergency managers working around the clock to rescue Coloradans and help communities evacuate. I’ve expanded our disaster emergency declaration to include Conejos County. Southwest Colorado residents: follow emergency orders and prioritize your family’s safety.

Colorado has the talent, universities, and aerospace industry to train the next generation of American space leaders. Hosting the U.S. Space Academy would create new opportunities for Coloradans and strengthen our national security. Colorado is ready to compete.

Colorado has the schools, skilled workforce, military installations, and aerospace industry to help shape the future of space exploration. That’s why we’re pursuing the opportunity to bring the United States Space Academy to Colorado. We’re ready to reach for the stars.

Today, I joined the groundbreaking ceremony for new recreational opportunities at Rosemont Reservoir in Teller County near Pikes Peak. The outdoors is an important part of who we are as Coloradans, and I’ve worked hard to expand our recreational opportunities to help get more Coloradans outside.

Views like this speak for themselves. Thanks for sharing your Colorado adventure, Oprah! Something special is always waiting to be discovered here.

Heavy rain and flooding have impacted southwestern Colorado. I declared a disaster emergency last night to coordinate the state’s response and make resources, including the Colorado National Guard, available to help local communities.

Colorado’s voter registration deadline to register online or submit a registration form is October 26. You can also register in person and vote on Election Day, November 3, 2026. If you’re voting in person, make sure to do so by Election Day!

Today is the final day of Colorado Free Application Days. Students can apply to participating colleges and universities across Colorado without paying application fees.​ Explore your options and take the next step toward your future: cdhe.colorado.gov/cofreeappdays

I’m glad the Trump Administration delayed a rule that would raise the cost of prescription drugs mailed from overseas, but a delay isn’t enough. I’m calling on CBP and FDA to permanently allow personal imports of cheaper prescription drugs so Coloradans can save on healthcare.

Congratulations to Ana Temu Otting and Corazón Printing on their grand reopening in Broomfield! Starting with $1,000 and two printers, Ana built Colorado’s only Latina-owned union print shop. Our Startup Loan Fund helps entrepreneurs access the financing they need to grow.

Being a dad is one of the most important parts of my life. I joined Momarchy Podcast to talk about fatherhood, family, and life as Governor, including how universal preschool gives Colorado kids a strong start. Thanks to Sarah and Tanya for having me on! More clips coming soon.

Yesterday in Grand Junction, I highlighted the iconic brachiosaurus fossil discovered on Riggs Hill in 1900. As we celebrate Colorado’s 150th anniversary and America’s 250th, projects like this help us connect our state’s remarkable history with the next generation.

South Park renamed itself “South America” to poke fun at Trump’s obsession with renaming things. Now Trump wants to rename New Mexico “New America.” Some things don’t need a rebrand. New Mexico is fine as it is, even if Pueblo chile is better than Hatch!

Always happy to support Colorado small businesses! I stopped by Sundae Artisan Ice Cream in Glenwood Springs and tried their espresso flavor. If you’re in the area, stop by and check them out!

Free Application Days are here! Today and tomorrow, students can apply to participating colleges and universities in Colorado for free. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore your options, apply for free, and take the next step toward your future: https://cdhe.colorado.gov/cofreeappdays

Colorado stands with the people of Ukraine as they continue to fight for their freedom and sovereignty. The Colorado State Capitol is lit in the colors of the Ukrainian flag in a show of solidarity with Ukraine and its people.

When you feel that itch in your throat during flu season… but then you remember you got your flu shot. Getting your flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and your family this flu season. It won’t prevent every infection, but it reduces your risk of severe illness.

Today, I joined Representative Matt Soper to dedicate the Educators and Teachers Memorial Highway in Delta, honoring the educators who have shaped lives, strengthened communities, and made a lasting difference in Colorado.

Cybersecurity jobs are growing, and every industry needs skilled professionals. At Ralston Valley HS, I’m expanding pathways from the classroom to careers, including opportunities for students who pass AP Cybersecurity to serve in the CO National Guard.

Every day, Coloradans rely on I-270 to get to work and keep goods moving. These improvements will make the highway safer and more reliable, create good-paying jobs, and upgrade this important route while keeping traffic moving.

From October 20–22, students can apply for FREE to all 31 of Colorado’s public colleges and universities, plus many private schools. Last year, Coloradans saved $2.4 million in application fees. Take the next step toward your future at cdhe.colorado.gov #FreeAppDaysGov

Congratulations to Halle G. from Colorado Springs, winner of Colorado’s 2026 “I Voted” digital sticker contest! I love seeing Coloradans of all ages find creative ways to celebrate civic engagement.

I voted, have you? Make sure your voice is heard and return your ballot by 7 pm November 3rd to an official Dropbox.