Rep. Jeff Hurd, U.S. Congressman representing Colorado’s 3rd district, posted a series of statements on social media between December 30 and December 31, 2025, addressing legislative issues and commemorating a former public servant.
On December 30, Hurd discussed his involvement in legislation regarding the Endangered Species Act. He stated, “I spoke with WesternSlopeNow this week about a bill I co-sponsored taking wolves off the Endangered Species list. For years, the science has been clear: gray wolves have recovered and exceeded federal recovery goals. The Endangered Species Act was never meant to be permanent. It” (December 30, 2025).
The following day, Hurd addressed the passing of Ben Nighthorse Campbell, noting his contributions to Colorado and national public life. He wrote, “Today we mourn the passing of Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a towering figure in Colorado and American public life. A decorated veteran, former Representative for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, and U.S. Senator, he devoted his life to service and was a respected national https://t.co/2AsEU1qJ5i” (December 31, 2025).
Later that day, Hurd expressed disappointment regarding executive action affecting water infrastructure in southeastern Colorado: “I’m deeply disappointed by the President’s veto of the Arkansas Valley Conduit legislation. This was a bipartisan, unanimous bill passed by Congress to uphold a long-standing federal commitment to southeastern Colorado. The Arkansas Valley Conduit is part of a federally” (December 31, 2025).
Gray wolves were previously listed as endangered but have seen population increases over recent decades; scientific assessments indicate that many populations now meet or exceed recovery targets set under federal law.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell served as both a U.S. Representative and Senator for Colorado after an earlier career as an Olympic athlete and Native American leader.
The Arkansas Valley Conduit is a federally authorized water project intended to deliver clean drinking water to communities in southeastern Colorado; its progress has involved multiple rounds of congressional action and executive review.
