You can’t separate the history of Colorado from the iconic natural landscapes of the San Luis Valley, the first part of our state to see settlers who came from what is today New Mexico to farm and graze this land. The farmers provide the food that keeps our state and country fed. The rich fabric of the diverse communities in the San Luis Valley reminds Coloradans who we are and where we came from. Here in the valley, our connection with the land and water has always defined our way of life.

Public lands in and around the San Luis Valley power our outdoor economy, provide water for our crops, sustain our agriculture industry, and support our families and communities.

It’s why we worked for nearly a decade with a broad coalition of community leaders, farmers and ranchers, conservation advo

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