Why Colorado Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Former State Senator Lewis H. Entz.
When the Colorado Half-Staff Order Began and Ended
Use the exact end boundary above. A flag may return to full-staff at sunset, noon, a stated clock time, or another named event. If the end is not confirmed, open the source before acting.
Where the Colorado Half-Staff Order Applied
Colorado statewide as specified in the order
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Not stated
- Private display
- Not stated
What This Half-Staff Order Means for Flag Owners
Follow the Locations Named in This Order
An order can cover federal property, all state facilities, one building, or another named place. Do not expand a limited order beyond the stored scope.
Return Flags to Full-Staff at the Stated Time
Use the end date and boundary above. Before raising the flag, confirm that a newer federal or state half-staff order has not taken effect.
Check for a Newer Half-Staff Order
This detail page preserves one directive. It does not make an old order current, so use today’s status page for the latest operational answer.
Official Source and Evidence for This Half-Staff Order
Jan 3rd through (to be determined). STATEWIDE - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, January 3rd to honor the passing of former Colorado State Senator Lewis H. Entz. Flags will be lowered to half-staff starting from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, January 3rd, the day of Senator Entz's memorial service.
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
Colorado Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Former State Senator Lewis H. Entz order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins January 3, 2026 and ends January 3, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Colorado half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Only if the notice says so. Government orders usually direct named public facilities and may separately invite private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate. Check “Private display” in the scope above and read the source when it is not stated.
Which flags and locations did this order cover?
Use the scope cards above. They separate the facility type, geographic area, U.S. flag, state flag, and private-display guidance retained from the notice.
Where can I verify this half-staff order?
Use the official-source link on this page. The government notice remains authoritative if it differs from this normalized record.