Governor Polis ordered flags lowered to half staff to honor the passing of Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell tomorrow, Sunday, January 4, from sunrise to sunset, the day of services.

“From being an Olympic athlete, to jewelry designer, horse trainer and then public servant at the state and federal level, Ben Nighthorse Campbell lived many different lives in his own unique way and always found a way to give back and serve. He was the only Native American in the United States Senate when he served, and also served the United States with distinction in the US Air Force. And he worked tirelessly to help build the National museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC. He will be missed here in Colorado and across the country, and his contributions leave a lasting legacy to our state and nation,” said Governor Jared Polis.