As a member of the Colorado Senate for nearly six years, including more than three years representing Senate District 6, I understand the challenges facing the rural communities of Southwest Colorado. I am proud to strongly endorse Naomi Riess for Colorado House District 59 because she has the experience, practical skills, and determination needed to serve the people of La Plata, Archuleta, Montezuma, and San Juan counties effectively.

Naomi brings decades of professional experience in land-use planning, consulting, negotiations, and responsible development. Throughout her career, she has worked directly with farmers, ranchers, property owners, businesses, and community members to navigate complicated regulations, overcome government red tape, and move important projects forward.

That firsthand experience gives Naomi a strong understanding of how government decisions affect agriculture, housing, private property rights, small businesses, working families, and economic opportunity. She knows how to bring people together, work through difficult issues, and find practical solutions that respect both individual rights and the needs of the broader community.

Naomi understands Southwest Colorado and the rural way of life we value. I am confident she will be a thoughtful, effective, and determined advocate for our communities at the State Capitol.

I strongly encourage the people of House District 59 to support Naomi Riess.

Senator Cleave Simpson
Colorado Senate District 6
Senate Minority Leader