Press Releases

DENVER - Pollinators are a critical link in Colorado’s food supply chain, and the Governor signed last year to help ensure that the state continues doing its part to recognize the crucial role of pollinators and promote biodiversity.  Climate change, disease, and other factors are causing insects and natural pollinators to decline globally and in many areas of Colorado and the American West. In response to these challenges to food supply and threats to the agriculture community and as a result of the new law signed by Gov. Polis, the Colorado Department of Natural Resources has announced it has commissioned a study on Native Pollinating Insects to understand the role native insect pollinators have on natural resources, have a better understanding of how native insect populations/communities are changing across the state, and recommend management practices and policies to address the health of native pollinators through statewide and cooperative efforts.

DENVER - On February 8, Gov. Polis appointed Matthew G. Margeson, the current District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District, to the Dolores County Court. Today, Gov. Polis announced a panel to review applications and recommend finalists to him for the appointment of the new District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District.

Panel members include:

• Governor Bill Ritter, former DA for the 2nd Judicial District (Denver)

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Reid R. Stewart to the La Plata County Court in the 6th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the appointment of the Honorable Anthony Nathaniel Baca to the 6th Judicial District Court and is effective immediately. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) announced the recipients of the third round of the Outdoor Regional Partnership grants. These grants support coalitions that bring together conservation and outdoor recreation interests, land managers and local government to ensure that Colorado’s land, water, and wildlife thrive while enhancing equitable access to Colorado’s world-class outdoors. These grants are the result of a landmark Executive Order signed by Governor Polis creating the Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative. This effort will chart a long-term, equitable and sustainable vision for the future of Colorado’s outdoors and outdoor recreation that is driven by bottom-up community planning.

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis appointed Jonathan K. Shamis to the 5th Judicial District Court. The vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honorable Mark D. Thompson and is effective immediately. 

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis, in partnership with the Department of Local Affairs and Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, announced the creation and funding of 14 Regional Grant Navigator (RGN) positions within Colorado’s designated Planning and Management Regions. These positions will aid local governments in their pursuit of funds from the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, passed in November of 2021, which will invest a historic $550 billion in new infrastructure investments nationwide over the next five years. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Matthew G. Margeson to the Dolores County Court in the 22nd Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the appointment of the Honorable Anthony Nathaniel Baca and is effective immediately.

DENVER — Governor Polis issued an Executive Order extending the COVID-19 disaster declaration. The disaster declaration allows agencies to continue to access state and federal funding for recovery efforts, to rapidly respond to changes in the public health environment, and to support the healthcare system to remain appropriately staffed and prepared to respond to public health.