Is Colorado's mask mandate returning? In response to the CDC's updated mask guidance, we looked at who has the power to bring back a mandate. Author: Marshall Zelinger, Erin Powell Published: 7:37 PM MDT July 27, 2021 Updated: 11:15 PM MDT July 27, 2021 DENVER — New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) did not automatically trigger a new mask mandate in the state of Colorado, but that doesn’t mean one isn’t coming. While the statewide emergency order in response to COVID-19 has expired, the office of the governor maintains the ability to issue a new mask order, his office told 9NEWS. As of Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Jared Polis’ office said they are reviewing the new information from the CDC that comes amid a surge of cases spurred by the delta variant.