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50th Secretary of @Interior. Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. Former Attorney General and U.S. Senator from Colorado. Lover of America's people and our planet.

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Dr. King fought for an inclusive America. On #MLKDay2026, we honor his legacy by standing against Donald Trumpโ€™s project of erasure. The fight for dignity, justice, and equality is more important today than ever. -- Ken

19.01.2026 18:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Honored to speak to the GOCO Board today. I applaud GOCO for investing in projects across CO particularly the La Jara Basin and Lobatos Bridge projects located in the San Luis Valley. GOCOโ€™s mission and efforts serve to strengthen our communities and make CO a better place for all Coloradans. โ€” Ken

12.12.2025 22:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A plan to sell a 46,000-acre State Land Board parcel in Coloradoโ€™s San Luis Valley could be crumbling The Colorado State Land Board since 2017 has studied a $50 million plan to sell the 45,952-acre La Jara parcel to the Forest Service, BLM, CPW

coloradosun.com/2025/11/10/s...

My brother John and I are urging the CO State Land Board to finalize a $43M #LWCF deal protecting nearly 50,000 acres in the San Luis Valley.

Honor your promise to the Valley โ€” protect our land, water & heritage.

#SanLuisValley #LWCF #KeepItPublic @GovofCO

10.11.2025 20:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Prayers for the Cheneys on the passing of Dick Cheney. He was a westerner at heart and devoted his life to public service, from WY to the Pentagon to the WH, & in recent years demonstrated that putting country and democracy first remains the highest calling of leadership. May he rest in peace -- Ken

04.11.2025 22:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The tearing down of the WH, the Kennedy Garden and reshaping the peopleโ€™s house into a ballroom is shameful. - Ken
@WhiteHouse @NatlParkService

24.10.2025 22:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Column | Why the demolition of the East Wing is so shocking By Thursday, the White Houseโ€™s East Wing was gone. The speed of destruction, and the projection of power, are part of the strongman playbook.

washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2025/10/23/white-house-east-wing-demolition-trump-architecture/ The demo of the E. Wing of the WH is about more than bricks and mortar, itโ€™s symbolic of a presidency built on erasure.

24.10.2025 22:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our future depends on it. #COILS25 #OutdoorRecreation @joeneguse.bsky.social

01.10.2025 21:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Honored to keynote the Colorado Outdoor Industry Leadership Summit @YMCARockies today. Coloradoโ€™s outdoor recreation industry is an engine of economic growth, a foundation of community health, and a vital ally in the fight against climate change.

01.10.2025 21:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Our public lands are our inheritance โ€” sustaining wildlife, water, communities, and a $1.2T outdoor rec economy. Rolling back conservation priorities to favor short-term extraction is wrongheaded and economically shortsighted. We must protect, not plunder, the public lands we rely on. #publiclands

29.09.2025 18:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump rollback of rule for public lands โ€” including 13,000 square miles in Colorado โ€” would reduce conservation role โ€œWeโ€™ll continue to push back against these efforts โ€” which are deeply unpopular with the public โ€” and are building a bipartisan coalition to make clear that public lands must stayโ€ฆ
29.09.2025 18:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Both events reminded me of the power of public service, community, and partnerships. From the courtroom to the classroom, our work is to ensure justice and opportunity for all. Adelante. โœŠ

22.09.2025 19:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On Sunday, I joined the Congress of Hispanic Educators as they celebrated 57 years of advocacy for our students and familiesโ€”and the archiving of their history at the @denverlibrary. Their fight for equal opportunity in education continues to inspire.

22.09.2025 19:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On Friday, I spoke at the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association Annual Banquet celebrating 48 years of advancing justice, equity, and opportunity. Congratulations to all honorees, especially Judge Regina Rodriguez, on her Lifetime Achievement Award.

22.09.2025 19:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This weekend I was honored to join two inspiring gatherings, both in connection with the nationโ€™s Hispanic Heritage Month, in Denver that reflect the strength and promise of our Mexican American and Latino community. ๐Ÿงต

22.09.2025 19:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate the generations of Latinos and Latinas who have shaped America โ€” from Coloradoโ€™s San Luis Valley to every corner of our nation โ€” through culture, service, leadership, and innovation. Everyoneโ€™s heritage is important to know and teaches us all. -- Ken

15.09.2025 21:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Trumpโ€™s decision to move Space Command out of CO is shameful, putting politics above national security. Colo Spgs has been the epicenter of our nationโ€™s defense, with NORAD, Ft. Carson, Air Force Academy, Space Command and others. This move is a waste of taxpayer dollars. Congress should block it.

02.09.2025 18:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Outdoor recreation reached all-time high in 2024 as federal funding cuts threaten annual economic report The Trump administration's overhaul of the Department of Commerce may threaten the annual economic analysis of the outdoor recreation economy

Applauding the outdoor recreation industry, @OIA and @ORRoundtable for their leadership pushing the administration to continue BEAโ€™s economic report. coloradosun.com/2025/08/19/outdoor-recreation-economy-participation-growth @ColoradoSun

19.08.2025 17:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Outdoor recreation reached all-time high in 2024 as federal funding cuts threaten annual economic report The Trump administration's overhaul of the Department of Commerce may threaten the annual economic analysis of the outdoor recreation economy

Colorado and the nation prove outdoor recreation is a health & economic imperative to the tune of $17.2B and $1.2T respectively โ€” fueling jobs, communities & well-being. We must continue to balance access with conservation by using sound economic data.

19.08.2025 17:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy Colorado Day! Today we honor the land, people, and spirit that make Colorado unlike anywhere else. If you're in Denver, catch the Expedition 1776 exhibit at @HistoryColorado โ€” a powerful look at our deep and diverse roots. ยกViva Colorado!

01.08.2025 15:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Republicans and Democrats alike should reject this cruel cut and remember what it means to invest in connection, values and curiosity โ€” not division. @RMPS @PBS @COPublicRadio @nprnews

28.07.2025 18:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Public broadcasting isnโ€™t โ€œleft-wing.โ€ Itโ€™s lifelong learning. Itโ€™s classical music on a lonely highway. Itโ€™s school lessons where internet is scarce. And yes โ€” itโ€™s where Cookie Monster reinforced the value of sharing to my daughters. This is a gut punch to rural America.

28.07.2025 18:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Today, President Trump is trying to silence those voices โ€” not just Big Birdโ€™s, but the farmers, teachers, and kids in rural America who rely on local radio and tv stations for news, music, and learning.

28.07.2025 18:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Frustration and fear ripple through NPR and PBS affiliates after Congress approves clawbacks Small, rural public media stations are disappointed that Congress ignored their campaign to preserve federal funding.

When I helped start KUVO and KRZA, we believed public radio could give voice to the voiceless. www.politico.com/news/2025/07...

28.07.2025 18:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm honored to share insights at the exhibition opening this evening. The Domรญnguez-Escalante Expedition enriches our heritage and recognizes Colorado's role in Spanish and Mexican history.

Discover more about our shared past -- donโ€™t miss this journey through time!

17.07.2025 19:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Expedition 1776: The Journey of Domรญnguez & Escalante | History Colora Expedition 1776: The Journey of Domรญnguez & Escalante - In 1776, as British colonists launched a revolution along the eastern seaboard of North America, events in the Rocky Mountain West inaugurated a...

This summer History Colorado unveils artifacts and Escalanteโ€™s journal, retracing this historic path. Rare maps reveal Spain's evolving West and the expeditionโ€™s lasting impact on American maps. www.historycolorado.org/exhibit/expe...

17.07.2025 19:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In 1776, while the eastern seaboard brimmed with revolution, the Rocky Mountain West witnessed a pivotal journey. Led by Franciscan priests Domรญnguez and Escalante, this expedition into unknown territoriesโ€”guided by Indigenous wisdomโ€”charted trade routes and celebrated Native cultures.

17.07.2025 19:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One more photo from the week: With Governor Katie Hobbs and Canadian Ambassador Cameron MacKayโ€ฆ. Two great leaders in recognizing unity for the North American continent.

29.06.2025 15:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Also, great to meet Cameron MacKay, the Canadian Ambassador to Mexico!

27.06.2025 20:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
66th Summit Agenda โ€“ Arizona-Mexico Commission

azmc.org/66summit/agenda/
Proud to join the Arizona-Mexico 66th Summit in Phoenix and promote an integrated North America as one family!

27.06.2025 20:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One of the Senate Republicansโ€™ worst ideas would endanger โ€œAmericaโ€™s Best Ideaโ€ โ€“ our national parks. As Senator & Interior Sec, my mission was to protect Americaโ€™s public lands and waters. They belong to the people. Stop the sell-off! #publiclands #StopPublicLandsSellOff

25.06.2025 20:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0