Colorado Governor releases ‘excused absence’ letter for Rockies home opener

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Governor Jared Polis has released a signed "excused absence" letter encouraging people to skip work for the Rockies home opener.

Gov. Polis says to consider "yourself officially covered" for what he calls "more than a game," but is instead an "honored Colorado tradition."

Below is the full letter:

The Rockies’ home opener kicks off at Coors Field just after 2 p.m. against the Philadelphia Phillies, catch live coverage from KRDO13 sports at 4,5 and 6 p.m.

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