In these days of collapsing condos, deadly diseases, and devastating drought, it was thrilling to watch the suborbital success of VSS Unity with Richard Branson aboard. I was proud of America, New Mexico, and private enterprise. And three cheers to Bill Richardson, our former governor who guided the creation of Spaceport America. New Mexico usually finishes near last in any state rankings except for size (we’re the fifth-largest state), but today we were number one in space exploration!