I am honored and humbled to be nominated and elected by Huerfano County Voters to represent the Democratic Party on the November ballot,

Huerfano County has 3 Districts for County Commissioner. Residents vote for ALL County Commissioners, not just the commissioner representing their district.​​
Thank you again so much for your support I look forward to working with Huerfano County Resident to build a team focused on the future of our county

Your support and your vote are greatly appreciated

I am a native-born Huerfano County resident, from two pioneer families that settled here in the 1800s.  I am a registered nurse, businesswoman, and former Huerfano County Coroner and served on many boards and committees in the community. I am running for office because I feel that Huerfano County deserves a commissioner that will vigorously represent them.

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It is my mission to work hard in partnership with my fellow residents of Huerfano County to improve their lives, leading  them to a brighter, better future.

I grew up in small town Colorado. Our rural commuities are so diverse and uniquely special. I am excited to get to our State Capital to STAND UP for ALL of us. We have so many challenges, but also, SO many possibilities.

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Standing Up for Southeastern Colorado

• Protect and Preserve our water
• Spur sensible, sustainable economic growth
• Bring teachers to our Rural schools
• Solidify our reproductive rights
• Support our Seniors and Veterans
• Enact sensible gun reform
• Update our infrastructure
• Assure Accessible Healthcare

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Matthew Martinez was born in Monte Vista, Colorado. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2005 to 2009. He earned a bachelor's degree from Adams State University in 2013 and a graduate degree from Southern New Hampshire University in 2020. His career experience includes working as an educator, administrator, adjunct instructor, and a higher education instructor for veterans and inmates. Martinez has been affiliated with Adams State University

I'm an educator with 20 ears of experience in the classroom.  My parents were educators and taught me tht a good education is the great equalizer.  Every student in Colorado's public schools deserves an engaging, inspiring, and caring learning environment.  Every child deserves a great public education so they can pursue their dreams and help shape their communities.

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Rooted in Education.  I will Advocate for:

• Fully-funded education with equitable opportunities for all

• Highly qualified and well-compensated educators

• Community engagement, transparency, and financial responsibility in public education

“I will continue the great work to improve the world class education CU has to offer, where each student is valued, cared for, and challenged to the highest standards of academic excellence.” -Robert Logan

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Why Regents are Important and Why You Should Care:

• Setting tuition for each campus

• Hiring the president, auditor, treasurer, and secretary

• Approving tenure for professors

• Approving the 6.28 billion dollar annual budget(24-25 school year), with an economic impact of over 9 billion dollars

• CU is the third largest employer in Colorado with over 36,500 people

Adam Frisch is a local businessman and former City Councilman who has been active on the Western Slope for two decades, working to promote renewable energy and green building programs, and help at-risk youth get on their feet. Since the start of the covid pandemic, he’s also added Substitute Teacher to his resume.

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Adam’s background in business and his understanding of our economy gives him the experience we need to help more Western and Southern Coloradoans get ahead. 

After graduating from the University of Colorado in 1990, Adam worked at one of the very first socially responsible investment firms, helping ensure people count more than profits. Today, Adam runs a residential design and build firm and has been involved in the home health care and RV Park and campground businesses.

Elliot Hood is a CU alum, former teacher and an education attorney. He wants to make CU more affordable, expand financial aid, keep the campus free of guns, encourage sustainability, support the collective bargaining rights of workers, and promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

Hood said he’ll work to help the university reach its goal of net zero emissions by 2050 and push the university to set a goal of eliminating direct emissions by 2040. That would require more investment in clean, renewable energy resources for buildings, divest from fossil fuel securities and contracting with green businesses.