Rep. Jeff Hurd, U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 3rd congressional district, has recently highlighted local workforce education initiatives and water policy issues in a series of posts on his official Twitter account.
On January 31, 2026, Hurd visited the Manufacturing and Machining Technology program at CMU Tech in western Colorado. He wrote, “Toured the Manufacturing and Machining Technology program at CMU Tech and saw firsthand how students are being trained for real, in-demand careers right here in western Colorado. This program is a great example of what workforce education should look like: hands-on training,” (January 31, 2026).
The following day, February 1, 2026, Hurd addressed water management concerns during an appearance at the Colorado Water Congress annual convention. He stated, “Spoke at the Colorado Water Congress annual convention about what it takes to protect Colorado’s water future. Wayne Aspinall, who represented this same part of Colorado in the 20th century, understood that water issues in the West are about persistence, patience, and leveraging” (February 1, 2026).
Later that evening on February 1st, Hurd commented on an incident involving Katie Uhlaender—a five-time Olympian from Colorado—alleging unfair competition tactics by Team Canada. He wrote: “Katie Uhlaender is a five-time Olympian from Colorado who was on track for Milan-Cortina until Team Canada gamed the system against her. They withdrew athletes at the last second to manipulate the math and eliminate her before she even had the chance to compete.” (February 1, 2026).
CMU Tech’s Manufacturing and Machining Technology program offers students practical skills designed to meet industry demands within western Colorado’s manufacturing sector.
Water rights have long been a contentious issue in western states such as Colorado due to limited resources and competing agricultural and municipal needs.
Wayne Aspinall served as a notable advocate for water management policies during his tenure representing parts of western Colorado in Congress throughout much of the mid-20th century.
Katie Uhlaender is recognized nationally for her achievements as an Olympic skeleton racer representing both her state and country over multiple Winter Games appearances.