Gibson also referenced the 2013 closure that RMNP saw due to a government shutdown, where past Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper came up with funding to keep park staff in place and operations running.

Source: https://www.eptrail.com/2023/09/29/visit-estes-park-discusses-possible-government-shutdown-effects-on-rmnp/

That consultant was Roxane White, a well-connected consultant who once served as chief of staff for former Gov. John Hickenlooper.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/rowland-named-to-public-health-board/article_09249986-e399-11ed-ae8a-ef9bd3b4e80f.html

The group hopes to garner support from Sen. John Hickenlooper and Sen. Michael Bennet.

Source: https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/immigrant-rights-group-marches-64-miles-for-expanded-path-to-permanent-residency

This is exactly what happened to Governor, now Senator, John Hickenlooper.

Source: https://glendalecherrycreek.com/2023/04/the-unethical-colorado-independent-ethics-commission/