Truth be told, I'm much more comfortable in a pair of hiking boots or with a rack of climbing gear than in front of a laptop.

Some of the best times I've spent in Colorado have been in the backcountry with my mom and siblings, and more recently, with my own kids. That is why I'm concerned to see today's kids spending more time browsing the Internet than exploring nature.

I believe climate change is real - and I believe we have to act to protect the climate as fast as we possibly can.

Ranchers need clean water for their stock, farmers need it for their crops, every employer needs it to stay in business, and every living thing needs it for life... The law needs to be clear to protect water quality and the rights of landowners.

There is no question that we must do more to secure our borders - but how we go about securing them is also important.

It's tough to know the value of water until it's gone.

Genuine dialogue, not rhetorical bomb-throwing, leads to progress.