This week, more than 50 Colorado businesses and civic organizations joined together to urge Colorado representatives to vote in favor of comprehensive immigration reform.  In a letter emphasizing Colorado’s unique ties to the immigrant community, the group pointed out how immigration reform will benefit Colorado’s tourism and agriculture industries by providing a steady stream of willing workers.  The letter also urged immigration reform as the right thing to do for Colorado immigrant families.

Aspen’s Chamber of Commerce endorsed the letter just before U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton’s (R-Cortez) visit to the mountain town, scheduled for Friday.  The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition reports that immigration activists will be on hand during Rep. Tipton’s visit to push the message home.