A Lifetime of Service. A Career in Justice. A Vision for a Safer Pueblo.

 Hi, I'm Aaron -- a 4th generation Puebloan.  A graduate of Central, I grew up attending Pueblo area schools and enjoying Pueblo's rich heritage. I am not only a brain cancer survivor but a cancer warrior.  Cancer taught me reslience, gratitude, and what it means to truly fight for your life! Cancer showed me the relentless power of never-ending love, faith, family, friends and my Pueblo community. 
I am married to my best friend and the person who keeps me grounded, Rochelle and am a devoted father to our son. Like most of us, I am a proud son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, Godfather and friend! Bonus - I'm also the dog-dad of two - so don't hesitate to come say hello at the dog park!

I am a dedicated attorney,  community leader, and an advocate for those who need an advocate most.
I am rooted in Pueblo, shaped by a lifetime of service to our community. 

I am running for State Senate to bring steady, people-first leadership to the Capitol and continue fighting for the lives of working families across our community. I am Pueblo Proud and look forward to being elected your champion and advocate.

Expertise You Can Trust to Improve Public Safety

I know our criminal justice system better than any of my opponents. My perspective isn't based on theory; it's based on years of practice in the 10th Judicial District and across Colorado.

• As a owner and partner at the Garcia Gutierrez Law Group and a former public defender, I have seen exactly where our legal system succeeds and where it fails the people it is meant to protect.

• Supporting Our Veterans: One of the honors of my career was serving those in need within the Pueblo Veteran’s Treatment Court. I understand how to balance firm accountability with the specialized support needed to reduce recidivism and keep our streets safe.

• Judicial Insight: Serving as a Law Clerk for the Water Division of the 10th Judicial District gave me a "behind-the-bench" view of how judicial rulings are drafted and how state law impacts our local resources.

 
Proven Leadership from Pueblo to the White House

My experience extends from our local neighborhoods to the highest levels of national policy. I know how to navigate the halls of power to bring results back home to Pueblo.

• National Policy Experience: As a Public Policy Fellow in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs during the Obama Administration, I worked directly with U.S. Senators and Representatives to move critical initiatives forward.

• Fighting for Southern Colorado: Working in the office of Congressman John Salazar, I focused on regional issues and policy initiatives that matter most to our part of the state.

• Effective Grantmaking: During my time as an El Pomar Foundation Fellow, I helped oversee and recommend more than $150,000 in grant requests, ensuring that community organizations had the funding to make a real difference.

 
Deeply Rooted in District 3

For me, Pueblo is more than just a place on a map—it is my home. My commitment to this community is reflected in my years of board service and advocacy:

• Former Board Member, Boys & Girls Club of Pueblo County.

• Board Member & Vice President, Homes for Senior Citizen Inc.

• Former Board Member, Rosemount Museum.

• Former Board Member, Pueblo African American Concern Organization (PAACO)

• Former Board Member, Pueblo Central High School Foundation.

• Former Commissioner, Pueblo Human Relations Commission and Pueblo Sister Cities Commission.

• Volunteer, Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation, where I helped raise vital scholarship funds for our students.

 
Education and Professional Values

I am a proud graduate of Colorado College, where I received a full ride scholarship and graduated with a degree in International Political Economy and Spanish. I earned my Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. 

My career has been defined by standing up for people who need a champion. I’m running for State Senate to bring that same fighting spirit to Denver on behalf of every family in District 3.