NEWS BRIEF
Greeley Tribune reports that Colorado Senate District 1 candidates State Sen. Byron Pelton and Lochbuie Mayor Jamie Jeffery are emphasizing agriculture-linked concerns across the northeastern Colorado district. Pelton points to roads and other infrastructure needed to move agricultural products, while Jeffery identifies water conservation as the district’s most pressing issue. The district includes six northeastern Colorado counties and part of Weld County. Pelton also raised concerns about Nebraska’s Perkins County Canal project.
What to know
The report identifies water, affordability and aging infrastructure as leading concerns in a district where agriculture is central. The candidates offer different emphases: Pelton focuses on infrastructure and interstate water issues, while Jeffery emphasizes conservation.
Reporting: Greeley Tribune · 10-09-2026
