"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: https://t.co/SixNy1PmAP 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: https://t.co/SixNy1PmAP"

"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: https://t.co/SixNy1PmAP 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: https://t.co/CojySyuriA Road Closures: https://t.co/lyQD2miiMI Weather and Flood Alerts: https://t.co/XVyNVzLafF State Emergency Resources: https://t.co/CRRjAaki8p Please stay safe, look out for your neighbors, and know that my office remains available to help as our communities respond and recover."

"Flooding is again threatening communities across Southern Colorado. Please follow instructions from your local emergency officials. Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office—Evacuation Information: https://t.co/QR9uRCGjzs Town of Pagosa Springs—Flood and Evacuation Updates: https://t.co/OfzLoW7Rlh Conejos County Sheriff’s Office: https://t.co/a6BLEhwLFM Rio Grande County Sheriff’s Office: https://t.co/U1WTIHU1RL"

"Tonight’s division of responsibilities: The pilot controls the airspace. The knight handles ground security. The angel is in charge of good behavior. The older kids are noncombatants. Mom has final authority. I have been informed I have no jurisdiction over the candy. Happy Halloween from the Hurds. 🎃"

"Nearly $27 million in FEMA-eligible public infrastructure damage has already been identified in Archuleta and Rio Grande counties, and assessments are still underway. The state says that figure is a preliminary baseline, not a final accounting of the damage. Governor Polis has asked President Trump to approve an expedited Major Disaster Declaration following the October 22–25 flooding and debris flows. I support that request, along with Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper. Approval would help communities repair damaged roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems, clear debris, cover emergency response costs, and reduce the risk from future flooding. The damage is significant, and the full extent is still being assessed. I’m urging President Trump to approve the request quickly so recovery work can move forward. This should not be a partisan issue. Southwest Colorado needs help, and I’ll keep working with state, local, and federal partners to get it. #CO03"

"Tribal sovereignty means respecting the right of Tribal nations to make decisions for their own communities, lands, and resources. For generations, Tribal nations have cared for the land and wildlife that are central to their cultures and traditions. Washington should respect that expertise and support Tribal self-determination, not impose unnecessary barriers. I’m proud to lead bipartisan legislation that puts Tribal nations in the driver’s seat on buffalo conservation, strengthens their authority to manage these important resources, and creates new economic opportunities across Indian Country. As Chairman of the Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, I believe the federal government’s responsibility is to honor its trust and treaty obligations while respecting Tribal sovereignty. I’ll continue working across party lines to ensure Tribal nations have the authority, resources, and flexibility to make decisions that serve their people and preserve their traditions for generations to come. #CO03"

"Good news for Southwest Colorado and communities affected by last week’s flooding. The Federal Highway Administration has approved $10.5 million in emergency relief funding to repair Colorado highways, U.S. Forest Service roads, and restore access in these #CO03 counties: Alamosa, Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Ouray, Rio Grande, San Juan, and San Miguel. In rural Colorado, a damaged road can mean a much longer trip to work, school, medical care, or even being cut off from a neighboring community. Getting these routes repaired matters. Thank you to the road crews, first responders, and local, state, and federal officials working on the recovery. This funding is an important step. There is still more work ahead, and with upcoming storm forecasts, know that I'll do everything I can for Southwest Colorado. #CO03"

"Veterans know better than anyone where the system is working and where it isn’t. In Grand Junction yesterday, I joined veterans, state and local officials, and Colorado’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for a roundtable on the challenges veterans face across the Western Slope, including access to care, transportation, benefits, and support. We're making progress. That includes an additional $3 million earlier this month for improvements at the VA Medical Center in Mesa County and $450,000 I secured earlier this year for veteran transportation services at Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center in Huerfano County. Those investments help bring care and services closer to veterans who should not have to travel hours to get them. We finished the morning at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, where I had the chance to thank Angela Ingalls and her team for the work they do serving veterans and their families. There is much more to do, and I’ll keep working to improve care and services for veterans across #CO03. 🇺🇸"