Colorado Introduces Crisosto Apache as New Poet Laureate

Crisosto Apache named Colorado’s newest poet laureate

Apache is the first indigenous poet to hold the position.

Crisosto Apache named as next Colorado poet laureate

Crisosto Apache, Colorado's poet laureate, speaks at the state Capitol on Jan. 28, 2026. (Photo by Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline)Indigenous writer Crisosto Apache will serve as Colorado’s poet laureate. They succeed the late Andrea Gibson, Gov. Jared Polis announced Wednesday. Apache said they are especially interested in sharing poetry with young people around the state to help “cultivate the voices for generations.” “In order to keep this flam…

New Colorado poet laureate appointed following Andrea Gibson’s death last year

After Andrea Gibson, Colorado names Crisosto Apache as new poet laureate

Colorado introduces Crisosto Apache as new poet laureate

Apache has been selected to lead Colorado's advocacy for poetry and literacy.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis announces the state's newest poet laureate Wednesday

Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced, on Wednesday, the state's newest poet laureate — Crisosto Apache.