“One of the defining experiences of my life came in the mid-1980s. Afte...” — John Hickenlooper Quote

“One of the defining experiences of my life came in the mid-1980s. After working for two years as a geologist in Colorado, I lost my job and my career during that long recession.”

“I started out here in Colorado as a geologist. During a downturn, everyone in our company got laid off.”

“My mother was widowed twice before she turned forty.”

“D.C. is one of my favorite places to play because the fans are really great there. I also like Colorado.”

“Colorado is known for many great things.”

“In 1887, Oregon became the first state to make Labor Day an official holiday, with Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York quickly following suit.”