Mark Udall represented the people of Colorado in the U.S. Senate from 2009 through 2014 and the 2nd Congressional District from 1999 to 2008. Senator Udall is known for reaching across party lines to solve problems, and has championed bipartisan legislation to balance the nation's budget, protect our public lands, and establish a smart national security policy. From spending many summers in the Zuni Mountains near Thoreau to attending ceremonies on the Hopi Mesas to hiking from Lees Ferry to Hite, Mark's entire life has been enriched by his experiences in the American Southwest. Mark and his wife, Maggie Fox, now live in Eldorado Springs, Colorado.
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