Vice President Kamala Harris visits Colorado Monday to discuss climate change

Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the Denver metro area on Monday as part of a renewed focus on climate change. Harris is continuing the Biden administration's nationwide tour which started last year. 

She is expected to speak at the Arvada Center around 3 p.m.. There may be traffic delays as the vice president is traveling to and from the venue. 

Joining Harris will be Rep. Brittany Pettersen, a Democrat who represents Colorado's 7th Congressional District.

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will also be in Colorado, visiting the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden. He will speak will employees and students as well as observe a student robotics demonstration. 

Colorado is the latest stop on the tour to combat climate change and focus on clean energy. The previous cities have included stops in Arizona, California, Michigan, Minnesota and Georgia. 

It's been nearly two years since Harris has visited Colorado.