Rep. Jeff Hurd

I represent Colorado’s Third District, and I will always put our communities first. When I took office, I swore an oath to the Constitution and to the people I serve. Every vote I cast is guided by what is best for this district and the long-term strength of our country. Leadership requires independent judgment and the willingness to stand on principle. My focus remains on delivering results for rural Colorado: • Strengthening American energy production • Supporting our farmers and ranchers • Restoring fiscal discipline • Protecting our water resources • Backing our veterans and law enforcement That’s the job I was elected to do — and I’ll keep doing it with conviction, optimism, and a deep gratitude for the people I serve.

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“This is not just numbers on a spreadsheet. These are families’ lives. These are small businesses.” On Friday, @SenatorBennet and I visited Archuleta and La Plata counties, surveying the flood damage and meeting with local officials and residents in Pagosa Springs and Durango. We went to see the damage firsthand, hear what these communities need, and take that case back to Washington. Right now, that means reopening damaged roads, helping people get back to their homes, supporting local businesses, and securing federal disaster assistance as quickly as possible. And as infrastructure is rebuilt, we should be looking for ways to make it better able to withstand the next flood. Senator Bennet and I will keep working across party lines to get Southwest Colorado the help it needs. Thanks to Denver7 for coming along and telling these stories. #CO03 Watch here: youtu.be/nLvAJgCaAjY?si=qvDK…

Veterans Day is a chance to say thank you. But our obligation to veterans doesn’t end there. Some of the most important conversations I’ve had this year have been with veterans across #CO03, hearing what’s working, where the VA is falling short, and what we can do to make it easier for veterans to get the care and benefits they’ve earned. That is especially important in rural Colorado, where distance and bureaucracy can make getting help harder than it should be. Today, we honor every American who has worn the uniform, including the many veterans I’ve had the privilege of meeting across Western and Southern Colorado. Thank you for your service. Happy Veterans Day. 🇺🇸

From the air, the scale of the flooding across Southwest Colorado is striking. @SenatorBennet and I departed Alamosa aboard a Black Hawk helicopter to survey flood damage in Archuleta and La Plata counties. Washed-out roads and damaged infrastructure have left families and businesses facing another difficult recovery, with many communities still rebuilding from last year’s storms. Grateful to the flight crews, first responders, and local officials working on the ground. Seeing the damage firsthand reinforces the urgency of securing federal resources to restore essential services and help these communities rebuild. #CO03

Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Marine Corps. For 251 years, Marines have built a reputation for discipline, courage, and answering the country’s call wherever they are needed. To the Marines serving today, the veterans who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor, and the families who share in that service: thank you. Semper Fidelis. 🇺🇸 #CO03 @USMC

Adams State was founded more than a century ago to train teachers for rural Colorado. That mission remains today. President David Tandberg and I talked about a new $3 million federal grant that will help @ASUGrizzlies build a teacher apprenticeship program in the San Luis Valley. Aspiring teachers will be able to earn a paycheck while completing their training, making it easier for people already rooted in the Valley to become teachers and build their careers there. That’s a practical way to address a real rural teacher shortage, and exactly the kind of role a university rooted in the San Luis Valley can play. And the track & field sweatshirt was an especially good choice. Adams State has one of the top running traditions in college athletics, and Dr. Tandberg knows it personally: he ran cross-country and track here as a student. Thanks for the sweatshirt, Dr. Tandberg. Go Grizzlies. #CO03

After a flood-response briefing in South Fork, I asked Rio Grande County Sheriff Anne Robinson where we should grab dinner. She suggested Gone Rogue, and for good reason. Throughout the flooding, the team there has been serving free meals to first responders and neighbors affected by the storms. When a community is going through something like this, a good meal and a place to sit down together matter. Thanks to the Gone Rogue team for the warm welcome and for the way you’ve shown up for South Fork when it mattered most. #CO03

In South Fork, I joined @SenatorBennet and @SenatorHick at the Fire Rescue Emergency Operations Center to meet with the local officials and first responders managing the flood response across Rio Grande County and the San Luis Valley. We heard directly from Rio Grande County Sheriff Anne Robinson, South Fork Fire Rescue, state and county officials, and other local leaders about evacuations, damaged roads and infrastructure, and what these communities will need as response turns to recovery. Those conversations are important as we work to secure federal assistance, restore critical infrastructure, and help these communities recover. Thank you to Sheriff Robinson, South Fork Fire Rescue, and everyone working to keep their communities safe. I’ll keep working with local, state, and federal partners on the recovery ahead. #CO03

I’m grateful for the trust Colorado’s Third District has placed in me. I know that trust has to be earned every day, and I’ll keep working to do that. There is a lot ahead, from helping Southwest Colorado and the San Luis Valley recover from flooding to protecting our water, supporting our farmers and ranchers, keeping energy reliable and affordable, and making sure rural Colorado has a strong voice in Washington. I’m proud to represent Western and Southern Colorado. The work continues. #CO03

Thursday, I joined @SenatorBennet and @SenatorHick in Conejos County to visit Manassa and Guadalupe, see the flood damage firsthand, and hear directly from the families and local leaders dealing with the aftermath. The damage is significant. Homes, businesses, roads, and critical infrastructure have been hit hard, with preliminary estimates approaching $6 million even before the second round of storms. In Antonito, residents are facing concerns about contaminated drinking water. Damage to County Road 15 is also creating serious challenges for local farmers and ranchers who depend on that route. I’m grateful to the Conejos County commissioners, Sheriff Garth Crowther, Emergency Management Coordinator Rodney King, and Manassa Mayor Dan Bond for their leadership during this difficult time. For these rural communities, recovery means more than repairing roads and buildings. It means making sure families have safe drinking water, farmers and ranchers can get back to work, and communities have what they need to rebuild. I’m committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and our local, state, and federal partners to make sure Conejos County gets the help it needs. I’ll keep showing up, listening, and doing the work until these communities are back on their feet. #CO03

You can see photos of flood damage and read the numbers in a report. It is different to stand with families and local officials and see what recovery actually looks like for them. On Thursday, @SenatorBennet, @SenatorHick, and I visited Conejos and Rio Grande counties, including stops in Guadalupe and South Fork, to see the damage firsthand and hear directly from the people dealing with it. Homes, roads, farms, and local infrastructure have all been hit. We’re working together to support Colorado’s request for federal disaster assistance, push for a quick federal response, and make sure the needs of these communities are reflected as damage assessments continue. Thanks to Denver7 for coming along and telling their stories. Watch here: youtu.be/vS46DIoI84A?si=4bCS… #CO03

The flooding across Southwest Colorado and the San Luis Valley has damaged homes, washed out roads and bridges, and disrupted communities across the region. Senator Hickenlooper and I led a bipartisan letter from Colorado’s congressional delegation urging President Trump to quickly approve Governor Polis’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration. Nearly $27 million in preliminary FEMA-eligible public infrastructure damage has already been identified in Archuleta and Rio Grande counties alone, and assessments are continuing. Disaster recovery is not a partisan issue. Our communities need help repairing critical infrastructure and beginning the long work of recovery. I’m grateful to our delegation for standing together, and I’ll keep working to make sure Western and Southern Colorado get the federal support they need. Read our letter here: hurd.house.gov/sites/evo-sub… #CO03

I’m in the San Luis Valley today seeing flood damage firsthand and meeting with the local leaders and emergency officials responding on the ground. Tomorrow, I’ll continue assessing damage in Archuleta and La Plata counties. My focus is making sure these communities have a strong partner in the federal government as recovery moves forward. #CO03

Flooding across Southwest Colorado has damaged homes, washed out roads, and disrupted daily life for families across the region. Every eligible voter deserves the opportunity to make their voice heard. The emergency ballot portal is open for voters in impacted counties who cannot return their ballots through normal means. Access the portal here: myballot.coloradosos.gov/app… For questions or assistance, contact your county clerk. My thoughts are with everyone affected, and my office will continue working with local, state, and federal partners to support recovery. #CO03

Today is Election Day. If you still have your ballot, return it to an official drop box by 7 p.m.—it’s too late to mail it. You can also vote in person at a voter service and polling center. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you can still vote. Check with your county clerk for locations. Have a safe Election Day, and make your voice heard. #CO03 If you are in a flooding impacted community please check the link below for emergency ballot submission: myballot.coloradosos.gov/app…

The devastating flooding across Southwest Colorado has left families facing damaged homes, washed-out roads, and significant disruptions to their daily lives. As our communities respond to this emergency and begin the long road to recovery, I want to make sure every eligible voter affected by these historic storms has the opportunity to make their voice heard. Colorado’s emergency ballot portal is now open for voters in impacted counties who are unable to return their ballots through normal means. You can access the portal here: myballot.coloradosos.gov/app… If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your county clerk. My thoughts and prayers remain with everyone affected by this disaster. My office will continue working with local, state, and federal partners to support our communities through the recovery. #CO03

Communities across Southern and Western Colorado continue to face serious flooding, with 12 counties included in the state's disaster emergency declaration. My team and I are continuing to work closely with local, state, and federal officials to support impacted communities and ensure Coloradans have access to the resources they need. If you live in an affected area, please follow instructions from local emergency management officials, monitor evacuation notices, and avoid flooded roads. For emergency updates, road closures, and disaster assistance, visit: Emergency Assistance: 211colorado.org/disaster-res… Road Closures: cotrip.org/ Weather and Flood Alerts: weather.gov/ State Emergency Resources: dhsem.colorado.gov/ Please stay safe, look out for your neighbors, and know that my office remains available to help as our communities respond and recover.