| Representative Winter was born and raised on a fourth-generation cattle ranch in Las Animas County, Colorado, and operates a third-generation family business, in Trinidad, alongside his mother. Mr. Winter is married and a proud father of two daughters.
In addition to running a successful family business, Representative Winter has given his time and energy to serve his community on several boards and/or organizations. These include- the Chicosa Water Users Association, the Las Animas County Fair Board, Hoehne Fire Protection District, the Holy Trinity Academy School Board, the Trinidad/Las Animas County Chamber of Commerce, and Colorado Farm Bureau.
Representative Winter has served as Las Animas County Republican chairman since 2019 and he was named the Republican of the Year in 2021 by the Colorado Republican Party. Some other notable accolades throughout his political career- Mr. Winter served as both the vice chairman and chairman of Colorado State House District 64, attended the Leadership Program of the Rockies and shortly after became a member of their advisory council, and also assumed the role of a small county representative on the Colorado Republican State Central Committee.
As a legislator, Representative Ty Winter is constantly looking at ways to improve himself so that he is better able to serve the constituents of Colorado House District 47. Representative Winter continues to stand for the core tenants of- constitutional rights, private property, personal freedom, small business, water, agriculture, and energy independence. |