Gov. Polis Pardons Two Turkeys in Annual Thanksgiving Tradition

Pardoned turkeys Butch and Sundance find sanctuary in Colorado

Maple, Pumpkin, Matilda, Gus First 4 turkeys pardoned in Colorado history for Thanksgiving Gov Jared Polis Marlon Reis: Hayden Fresh Farm Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary

Gov. Polis pardons two turkeys in annual Thanksgiving tradition

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- As people begin preparing for Thanksgiving, Governor Polis is introducing two turkeys who won't be on the menu this year. Turkeys Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kids were both pardoned at the Colorado Governor's Mansion as part of the three-year-old tradition. Both turkeys were from Jodar Farms in Fort Collins and received their names after a public vote. The two will now live out their lives at Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary am…

Pardoning turkeys? Colorado continues the not-so-unusual tradition

DENVER (KDVR) — A cooked turkey is a staple centerpiece on the table for Thanksgiving, however, some turkeys have been spared from that fate through a somewhat unusual tradition that started with United States presidents. On Monday, Gov. Jared Polis is continuing the tradition of "pardoning," or saving, two turkeys in Colorado from becoming Thanksgiving meals. While seemingly unconventional, this practice is far from new. Trump pardons turk…