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Gov. Jared Polis Announces Susan Blanco as New Colorado Supreme Court Justice

Chief Judge Susan Blanco brings nine years of judicial experience and a strong record of innovation to the Colorado Supreme Court, filling the vacancy after Justice Melissa Hart’s retirement.

  • Gov. Jared Polis announced Susan Blanco as the new Colorado Supreme Court Justice.
  • Blanco, who was born and raised in Fort Collins, said serving on the court is the 'honor of a lifetime' as a Colorado native and American with Middle Eastern heritage.
  • Blanco emphasized that 'the law is not an abstraction' but 'the shield that protects the vulnerable' and 'the enduring promise that justice does not depend on who you are.
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Gov. Jared Polis names Susan Blanco as new Colorado Supreme Court justice

Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday named Larimer County Chief Judge Susan Blanco as the newest Colorado Supreme Court justice. The appointment fills an empty spot on the seven-member court left by the departure of Justice Melissa Hart, who retired Jan. 5 after taking a months-long personal leave that began in late October. Blanco, chief judge of Larimer and Jackson counties, has served as a district court judge for nine years. A Colorado State Universi…

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Colorado Politics broke the news in Colorado, United States on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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