Rep. Jeff Hurd meets with education and foreign officials; highlights higher ed and energy security

Jeff Hurd, U.S. House Representative from the 3rd District of Colorado
Jeff Hurd, U.S. House Representative from the 3rd District of Colorado
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Rep. Jeff Hurd, U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 3rd congressional district, shared updates on meetings and activities through his social media posts on January 15, 2026.

In a post published on January 15, 2026, Hurd described a meeting with the president of Adams State University: “Good to visit with David Tandberg, President of Adams State University, here in D.C.

We talked about the vital role Adams State plays in expanding access to higher education in rural Colorado, supporting first-generation students, strengthening the local workforce, and keeping https://t.co/DANyeHWfdd

Later that day, Hurd provided a weekly update for his constituents via another post: ” It’s Takeoff Thursday, #CO03! Here’s your weekly update https://t.co/SemIpB9CVM” (January 15, 2026).

In an additional post on the same date, Hurd reported on discussions regarding energy policy: “Sat down this morning with Marek Eštok, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Slovak Republic, to discuss nuclear energy and broader energy security priorities. Important work as a member of the Congressional Slovak Caucus.

Slovakia’s forward-looking approach to nuclear energy is https://t.co/fH63qCWrvF” (January 15, 2026).

Adams State University is recognized for its efforts to provide educational opportunities in rural regions of Colorado and support for first-generation college students. The institution also contributes to workforce development in its community.

The Congressional Slovak Caucus fosters dialogue between U.S. lawmakers and officials from Slovakia on topics such as energy security and international cooperation. Slovakia has invested significantly in nuclear power as part of its national strategy to ensure long-term energy stability.



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