The Beginning Of Week Three At The Colorado State Capitol
The National Western Stock Show wrapped up this weekend with the championship rodeo. The Denver Broncos played hard in the AFC championship game against the New England Patriots, but unfortunately, the Broncos did not come out on top. It was an honor to participate with the Colorado National Guard in their flyover following the National Anthem. See here
It was great to visit with the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural land Trust. They are working to conserve land for future generations to use. Land is a commodity that is finite. Aside from a few volcanoes, we are not growing any more land. We need to ensure we have land for food and to enjoy the great outdoors.
One of the most exciting meetings this week was with the Aerospace and Defense caucus. These industries employ thousands of people and support numerous small businesses. They are great partners in our communities. The discussions centered around the pending Artemis II Moon launch. It will be the first time in over 50 years that we are sending astronauts around the Moon. Watch more about it here.
We had great energy discussions with American Petroleum Institute, Colorado Oil and Gas Association, and Colorado Petroleum Association. We need more energy to drive economic development by creating jobs and services. Just like the Artemis II Moon launch, energy takes us to new frontiers and creates lots of jobs along the way. We need to leverage all available energy resources to reduce housing, heating, and electricity costs in Colorado.
Energy development is a critical frontier that powers innovation, supports small businesses, and helps raise the standard of living for people. We need to explore every available energy option to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable future. The recent cold snap that came through Colorado and most of the country, depended on natural gas for heating and generating electricity. Natural gas saves lives by providing cheap and reliable heat and electricity.
It was an honor to join the Colorado National Guard in their flyover following the National Anthem
An incredible tour of Break Thru Spirits manufacturing facility. Their technology to keep products moving so quickly, as well as keeping their staff safe was incredible.
Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust Dinner
On a joint panel to give a legislative update to leaders at Centennial Institute.
Speaking with the Aerospace and Defense caucus on the exciting Artemis II moon launch.
Chart from the Colorado Oil and Gas Association explaining our current energy crisis