Monday, June 9 - Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Monarch Casino Resort and Spa, Black Hawk, Colorado
This summer, join Colorado Livestock Association members in the charming town of Black Hawk, where the sophistication of premier casinos found in Las Vegas meets the breathtaking beauty and cool crisp air of the Rocky Mountains.
Engage in informative speaker sessions, productive member business meetings, and networking opportunities with key industry leaders at the CLA Annual Meeting.
Join us in June at this beautiful mountain location; roll the dice and jump right into all the excitement this venue has to offer.
Hotel Details
Discounted Rate: $169.00/night **taxes and fees apply, see below.
Deadline extended to May 23, 2025, at 5:00 pm
Monarch Casino Resort and Spa, 488 Main St, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Book a room online or call 303.582.1000 or toll-free 800.723.6500 (Reference Monarch in Black Hawk) and mention Colorado Livestock Association for the discounted rate of $169.00, plus a $29.00 resort fee*, per room, per night, plus tax. The discounted room rate will be honored June 9 – June 10 for family vacation plans, as available.

Registration
Online Registration opens April 1, 2025
Early-Bird Registration Deadline: June 2, 2025
Early-Bird Registration Rates
Full Registration – $135
Single Day - Monday, June 9 – $50
Single Day - Tuesday, June 10 – $85
Late Registration Rates – After June 2, 2025
Full Registration – $175
Single Day - Monday, June 9 – $75
Single Day - Tuesday, June 10 – $100
For more info, contact (970) 378-0500 or office@coloradolivestock.org
Sponsors: Please use your personal complimentary code (coming soon) when registering!
Schedule
Monday, June 9, 2025
12:30Â Board of Directors Meeting Crystal Retreat
2:00Â Â Board & Leadership Photos Crystal Retreat
2:00  Registration Open 5th Floor Elevator Lobby
3:00Â Â Industry Partner Council Meeting Crystal Ballroom (I-IV)
4:30  Table Talk Happy Hour Bistro Mariposa
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
6:45Â Â Registration Open 5th Floor Elevator Lobby
6:45Â Â Grab & Go Breakfast Crystal Retreat
8:00  Keynote Speaker Session Crystal I - IV
9:00Â Â General Session Crystal I - IV
-Treasurer's Report
-Nominating Committee Report
-Legislative Briefing
-CEO Management Report
10:30Â Milk and Cookie Break Crystal Retreat
11:00 CattleFax Market Outlook Crystal I - IV
        -Randy Blach, CEO, CattleFax
12:15Â Â Past President's Lunch Bistro Mariposa
-Recognition of Past Presidents
-Top Choice Award
- Legislator of the Year Award
-State of the Association
-Industry Partner Recognition
2:00Â Â Ice Cream Social & Send-off Bistro Mariposa
Sponsorship
Sponsorship Deadline: May 1, 2025
Please get in touch with Brittany Dennison at bdennison@coloradolivestock.org to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
A Top Colorado Destination
Black Hawk is one of Colorado’s most historic and well-known casino gaming cities. Beautiful scenery, luxury accommodations, and great gaming options make it the perfect getaway, whether you’re coming from Denver or beyond.
Black Hawk and the surrounding area also have activities and events for the kids. Check out some of these suggestions to ensure your entire family is entertained when you visit.
Speakers:

Protein Market Situation and Outlook with Emphasis: Where are we in the Current Cattle Cycle?
RANDY BLACH
Chief Executive Officer, CattleFax
The Blach family settled in the Yuma area in 1887, where they were involved in farming and ranching. Randy is the eighth of nine children born to Perry and Teresa Blach, and he remains actively involved in all aspects of the family operation.
After graduating from Colorado State University, Blach was hired by CattleFax in the fall of 1980 and went to work full time in January 1981 as an analyst trainee before becoming a regional market analyst. In 1985, he was promoted to director of market analysis, a position he held for 15 years until the retirement of his friend and mentor Topper Thorpe. In 2001, Blach was Randy Blach named executive vice president.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Brittany Dennison at bdennison@coloradolivestock.org.