We cherish our national parks and our public lands probably more than any other state in the country. They're part of what make us so special. They also are A huge part of our economy. In 2023, outdoor recreation economy generated... maybe it's more than $17 billion for Colorado's economy. and employed. I think it's 130,000 Coloradans. I mean, that's no joke. Those are big numbers for any state. Coloradans overwhelmingly support protecting our public lands. (17:40–17:50)
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