Steeped in history, culture and biological diversity, the San Luis Valley is a region unlike any other in Colorado. Long part of the lands of the famed Ute Indians, this valley nestled between the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Mountains was later settled by New Mexican farmers and ranchers, many of whose descendants continue to farm and ranch the fertile plains of the valley floor to this very day.
Michael in the News
- 1/4 The Denver Post - Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, Colorado's governor and both senators stump for national historic park in San Luis Valley Read more: Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, Colorado's governor and both senators stump for national historic park in San Luis Valley
- 12/22 Summit Voice - Colorado: Air Force training-flight plan needs more study
- 11/16 Alamosa Valley Courier - USPS takes ‘time out’ on closures
- 7/20 Denver Post - Michael Bennet: Congress must rise to the moment
Michael's Work in the San Luis Valley Region
- 2/6 Bennet: Long-Grounded FAA Bill Good for Colorado Consumers, Airports, Economy
- 2/3 Bennet: New Transportation Bill Will Provide Certainty for Colorado Transportation Projects
- 12/21 Bennet, Udall Urge Air Force to Address Concerns of Southern and Western Colorado in Flyover Plan
- 12/14 Bennet Supports Country-of-Origin Labeling for Meats to Provide Colorado Consumers More Information
