Representative Larry Don Suckla
House District 58 — Delta, Dolores, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, & San Miguel Counties
Contact
Office: 200 E. Colfax, RM 307, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-2955
Email: larry.suckla.house@coleg.gov
About
Larry Don Suckla spent his childhood growing up on a remote ranch in Disappointment Valley. Spending his youth horseback learning the cattle business gave him the character and skills that he needed to succeed in the varied occupations he pursued. Larry Don now farms and ranches with his wife and two daughters, across four Colorado counties, Montezuma, Dolores, San Miguel and Montrose.
Life gave Larry Don an opportunity to study the processing of natural resources when he managed a copper chromium arsenic treatment plant in neighboring Arizona. He returned to Cortez where he found his talents in a landscape company. Through managing, working, and owning he has vast experience with renewable, living, non-renewable and fossil fuels. Most importantly, he knows that Colorado needs a strong advocate for Colorado Water.
In 2012, he was asked to run for Montezuma County Commissioner and served two terms, for a total of eight years. He diligently served the people, taking their confidence in him seriously. The people who elect him are those who he considers to be his boss, and he is there to represent them in all government matters. This led him to stand out among other elected officials, and he was voted to be leader in many roles during his time as Commissioner. In 2017 he was honored as the Colorado Commissioner of the Year. He is now the Representative for HD 58. A large district that includes 8 counties. ls to enhance local control.
District
House District 58 — Delta, Dolores, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, & San Miguel Counties
Representative Larry Don Suckla proudly represents Colorado House District 58, covering the Montrose, Gunnison, Telluride, Olathe, Crested Butte, and Paonia communities. Explore the district map below to see the full boundaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was Larry Don Suckla First Elected?
Representative Larry Don Suckla was first elected to the Colorado House of Representatives on November 5, 2024 to serve House District 58.
He was first elected in 2012 to serve as Montezuma County Commissioner. He served two terms, a total of eight years.
What area of Colorado Does Representative Larry Don Suckla represent?
Representative Larry Don Suckla was elected to serve the people of Delta, Dolores, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel Counties in House District 58.
The communities included in House District 58 are Montrose, Gunnison, Telluride, Olathe, Crested Butte, and Paonia.
What is Rep. Larry Don Suckla's Background?
Prior to elected politics, Larry Don Suckla learned the family cattle ranching business, which he has continued to this day. After College, he managed a copper chromium arsenic treatment plant in Arizona, until he returned to Cortez.
In 2012, he ran for Montezuma County Commissioner, where he would serve his community for two terms. He was honored with Colorado Commissioner of the Year in 2017.
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