Representative Larry Don Suckla proudly represents Colorado House District 58, covering the Montrose, Gunnison, Telluride, Olathe, Crested Butte, and Paonia communities.
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.
