One of the many good aspects of the One Big Beautiful Bill: expanding Pell Grants to cover the trades. Not every path to success runs through a 4-year college. This helps more Coloradans gain the skills for good-paying jobs that support families and strengthen our #CO03 economy.

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My good friend and colleague from #CO05, Rep. Jeff Crank, is a Pueblo native. We met up in his hometown and stopped by some of his favorite spots, including Taffy’s, a true Pueblo tradition. Jeff’s very proud to be from this great #CO03 city, and I’m just as proud to represent it

Today we kicked off our #CO03 farm tour with a great breakfast at Milberger Farms, joined by Young Farmers and Ranchers from the Colorado Farm Bureau. Excited to hit the road and hear more stories from the people who keep Colorado agriculture strong! 🚜

Our next stop on the #CO03 farm tour was Hirakata Farms in Rocky Ford, a family operation that has been growing Rocky Ford cantaloupes in the Arkansas Valley for over 100 years. The care and dedication behind their work is evident in the incredible cantaloupes they’re known for.

Spent time in Rocky Ford with Mayor Duane Gurulé talking about what makes this Otero County gem so special. From world-famous produce to new coffee shops, a local bookstore, and great restaurants, Rocky Ford is worth a visit. #CO03 #RockyFordProud

For more than 40 years, the Knapp family has been growing some of the best produce in Otero County. Owner Gail Knapp and her daughter, Alisha, shared what it takes to make it happen, including the rewards, the risks, and how government rules could work better. This #CO03 secret

Stopped in at Mauro Farms in Pueblo County, a fourth-generation family business with some of the best baked goods around. Their potica is amazing. The Mauro story is a classic Pueblo one: an Italian boy marries a Slovenian girl, and together they start a can’t-miss local

Kicked off the 2025 Colorado State Fair with the Pueblo Chamber’s Legislative BBQ! A great chance to celebrate Colorado’s world-class agriculture community and the success of the State Fair. The “special session” kept many state legislators in Denver, and I’m especially grateful

Continued the #CO03 farm tour this morning in Alamosa at the Brown family’s sheep ranch. Thanks to Wayne, Faye, and Dave for the warm welcome. We talked public lands grazing allotments, ag labor, and the need for fair trade for our woolgrowers. These are big issues in the San

It’s been such a rewarding experience seeing Colorado agriculture from farm to table. Eating lunch at the Sunflour Cafe in Monte Vista was no different. Businesses like these are the heart of #CO03. If you ever stop by, check out their pies!

I’ve just learned about the shooting in Minneapolis. I am praying for the students and faculty, their families, and first responders.

Stopped by My Sister’s Pantry in the San Luis Valley as part of my #CO03 Farm Tour. This small, family-run spice and home goods shop is a perfect reminder of how local businesses make our communities stronger (and tastier!).

Innovation in agriculture is alive and well in the San Luis Valley! Today on the #CO03 Farm Tour, I visited FormationAg Hemp Processing, where the team walked us through household, industrial, and construction applications for this amazingly versatile crop. They are proof that

Big thank you to Mark Lounsbury at the Grower/Shipper Potato Company for the tour of their #CO03 processing facility. Always great to see where the world’s best potatoes get packed before they head to grocery stores across America. Proud of this work being done here in the San

A great stop on my #CO03 Farm Tour: I got to spend some time at CSU’s San Luis Valley Research Center. Their team is doing incredible work developing new potato varieties, tackling pests and disease, and carrying on a seed certification program that’s existed over 100 years. A

On #NationalPetroleumDay, we thank the men & women who fuel America. Petroleum powers our cars, homes, business and industry, AND makes plastics, clothing, medical devices & more. It drives our economy, strengthens our tax base, and keeps #CO03 moving forward.