So … can same-sex Coloradans marry today?

The short answer: Possibly. (Just be patient as they sort stuff out.)

I made a phone call to the Marriage and Civil Union License Division downtown a moment ago, and was told that the Denver County Clerk & Recorder — and noted LGBT ally — Debra Johnson was “in talks with attorneys” at the time of my calling. As well, those in the office are simply “waiting on [their] marching orders” to greenlight the issuances of marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Also, hot off the press from Clerk Johnson’s office: “In light of the Supreme Court decision, my Office hopes [Colorado Attorney General] John Suthers will voluntarily revoke his appeal which ultimately hurts the People of this State. However, when equality is extended and countless couples are finally given the freedom to marry, it is a day for celebration.”

And what does Suthers say?

“We have consistently maintained that we will abide by the Supreme Court’s determination on the constitutionality of marriage laws. By choosing not to take up the matter, the court has left the 10th Circuit ruling in place. We expect the 10th Circuit will issue a final order governing Colorado very shortly. Once the formalities are resolved, clerks across the state must begin issuing marriage licenses to all same-sex couples. We will file motions to expedite the lifting of the stays in the federal and state courts and will advise the clerks when to issue licenses.”

So it looks like a simple case of, “Hold your horses! It’s almost here!”