Thank you to the loyal readers and supporters of The Colorado Independent (2013-2020). The Indy has merged with the new nonprofit Colorado News Collaborative (COLab) on a new mission to strengthen local news in Colorado. We hope you will join us!
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Former news editor note: It should be half staff not half mast. Masts are only on ships.
As in the ship of state, as in the federal legislature which is inside the capitol dome.