Why Colorado Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Rep. Lois Landgraf.
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
Facilities and locations specified in the official notice
- 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
DENVER - Today,Governor Polis orderedflags to half staff in honor of Rep. Lois Landgraf who passed away on June 1, 2026. Rep. Landgraf served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021, representing El Paso County. Flags are ordered to fly at half staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, August 15, the day of Rep. Langraf’s memorial. “Lois Landgraf spent her life in service to Colorado, first in Fountain, then in the State Capitol, and always in her community. Her dedication to Coloradans, especially our veterans, left a lasting mark on El Paso County and our state. On Saturday, we lower our flags to honor her memory and the example she set for public service,” said Governor Polis. A celebration oflife will be held on August 15 at The Gathering Placeat the Farm at 11141 Ridgeline Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80921. Source: https://click.governor.colorado.gov/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ5Njh9AA0AAAAAAOz_mMJn7LDIYfL9PgADQ1bnAXShQw58Bf1oyKt76sBX2O9i-fBGv7mtnh2Jekg3ZIup-Nu0uZXlQYJSFkuYj6JL5wC8VEekec1-K1uy
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
Colorado Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Rep. Lois Landgraf order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins August 15, 2026 and ends August 15, 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.