Colorado is one of the most beautiful places in America. From the ranches and farms that feed our communities to the mountains, rivers and small towns that define the Western Slope, our state is worth fighting for. Yet too many Coloradans feel like they are being left behind. Families are struggling to keep up with rising costs, as Colorado now ranks 47th in affordability. Housing costs rank 48th, with home prices doubling in less than eight yea…