DENVER ~ Weston Hancock served as Colorado's "Governor for a Day," meeting with state officials, signing a proclamation and visiting sites in Denver and Golden, according to a news release from Gov. Jared Polis' office.

Hancock began the day with meetings on topics he is interested in, including state parks with Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff and the work of the Colorado 150-America 250 commission with History Colorado staff. He also met with Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera.

He signed a proclamation recognizing "One Good Deed Day," which the release said encourages kindness and community involvement. Hancock also answered questions from reporters at a press conference.

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Later, he toured the State Capitol, including the Old Supreme Court Chambers and the dome's Rotunda, and visited the Colorado School of Mines with Polis. At the school, Hancock met with leaders and toured a geothermal lab and innovation hub.

The day concluded in Golden, where Hancock met with residents and helped unveil two art installations marking Colorado's 150th birthday, the release said.

Hancock said he learned about issues affecting people across the state and was grateful to Polis for selecting him for the role. Polis said Hancock approached the day with curiosity and confidence and described the experience as an opportunity to learn how state government serves Coloradans.

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