Press Release

DENVER, Jan. 28, 2026 — The Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) is launching a strategy to enhance the state’s middle-mile broadband network, the core infrastructure that not only improves daily cellular, wireless and redundant fiber connectivity for Coloradans, but also supports advanced technologies such as quantum computing and other emerging and transformative technologies. Over the next year, the CBO will lead the effort to establish a clear, state-led direction for middle-mile connectivity.  

DENVER, Jan. 12, 2026 — Today, the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) announced that visitors to the Colorado State Capitol can now access free, on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services through a pilot program using the Aira ASL mobile app.

DENVER, Dec. 19, 2025 — This week, the Governor’s Office of Information Technology released the new Colorado Digital ID Verifier for businesses and government entities at all levels, enabling them to verify the authenticity of Colorado Digital IDs within the myColorado app and enhance security for its users. Going forward, the state recommends that anyone seeking to verify an individual’s identity use the Colorado Digital ID Verifier rather than relying solely on the image for verification.

DENVER, Dec. 1, 2025 —Today, the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO), under the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT), announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Colorado’s Final Proposal under the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, unlocking $420.6 million in federal funding from the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for the state’s broadband infrastructure.

DENVER, Oct. 28, 2025 — Coloradans visiting 11 History Colorado museums and historic sites can access free, on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services through a new state pilot program using Aira ASL. The free service is now available as part of a limited-time pilot program, after which continuation of the program will depend on feedback and usage.

DENVER, Oct. 2, 2025 — Colorado Governor Jared Polis has proclaimed October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, joining a national effort to promote online safety and the critical role it plays in protecting families, businesses and communities.

DENVER, Sept. 3, 2025 — Today, the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) released the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program Final Proposal for public comment, indicating to Coloradans which locations will receive high-speed internet access as a result of federal funding.

DENVER, May 6, 2025 — Today, Governor Jared Polis, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) launched a new pilot Colorado Property Tax Map to offer Coloradans a centralized, accessible and reliable source to estimate property taxes and view statewide taxing jurisdictions and boundaries.

DENVER, April 21, 2025 — Coloradans visiting Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) workforce centers and vocational rehabilitation centers can access free, on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services through a new state pilot program using Aira ASL. The free service will be available through mid-2026, after which, continuation of the Aira ASL program will depend on feedback and usage.

DENVER, Dec. 3, 2024 — Nearly one-third of Crowley County, Colorado residents will soon have high-speed internet access thanks to another federally funded broadband project. The Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) awarded Capital Projects Fund (CPF) money to a new broadband project in Crowley County that will connect 1,753 of the 5,600 homes in Crowley to fiber.