Colorado U.S. congressmen take a force-of-nature approach to problem solving; 'be like water', CBS Colorado
Reps. Joe Neguse (D-CO-02) and Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03) sat down with Shaun Boyd to speak about their bipartisan efforts to safeguard the Colorado River.
Lafayette, CO — In case you missed it, Representatives Joe Neguse and Jeff Hurd joined CBS Colorado for a joint interview to discuss their shared efforts to protect the Colorado River for the benefit of all Coloradans. The lawmakers both represent parts of Colorado’s Western Slope, which includes the headwaters of the Colorado River.
In August 2025, Neguse and Hurd joined members of Colorado’s congressional delegation in a letter urging the Trump administration to release critical federal drought management funding, including $40 million for the Shoshone project—funding that would allow the state to acquire some of the oldest and most significant water rights on the Colorado River. They recently renewed this call to action in a joint op-ed published in Colorado Politics earlier this year.
The lawmakers have also partnered to introduce legislation to improve snowpack monitoring, worked to prevent the sale of public lands in Colorado, and advocated for the rehiring of thousands of Forest Service workers who help combat wildfires. At a time of deep political division, their partnership stands out for its focus on delivering meaningful results for the communities they serve.
Watch the interview and read the accompanying article HERE.
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