To hear the leaders of state government tell it, Colorado has taken the beating of a lifetime from the coronavirus pandemic, but the state will emerge better for it. “Build back stronger” is the mantra both in the state legislature this year and was a theme of Gov. Jared Polis’ recent State of the State Address. ONE YEAR OF COVID As we come to the grim anniversary of the coronavirus’s confirmed arrival in Colorado, read The Denver Post’s occasional series of stories examining the pandemic’s lasting impact on Colorado. “Stronger,” in their view, means a more resilient and prosperous Colorado for all.