Author: By Donald Valdez

Donald Valdez Imagine for a moment all the bills Congress would pass if they knew nobody was looking. Pet projects, unlimited favors for lobbyists, spending like there’s no tomorrow. It’d be an even bigger free-for-all, no doubt. Thankfully, people have clued into how Congress works and are watching what’s being done very closely. When politicians…

Donald Valdez I have spent my whole life in the San Luis Valley. I’m a fifth-generation Coloradan, a farmer and rancher, and have represented this community and our interests at the State Capitol. I know what it means to live in a rural place where people look out for each other. That’s part of what…

Donald Valdez Like most Americans, Coloradans are continuing to face financial challenges when it comes to affording the rising cost of health care. In fact, one recent survey from the Colorado Health Institute found approximately one of every five Coloradans didn’t fill a prescription, get general doctor care, or receive specialty care when they needed…