Larry Don Suckla is a Republican representing Colorado House District 58, a large rural district encompassing Delta, Dolores, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties. A farmer and rancher from Cortez in Montezuma County, he owns a summer ranch with his wife Julie, where they raise cattle, grow grass hay, winter wheat, and Olathe sweet corn. His background includes work as a volunteer firefighter/EMT, logger, builder, landscaper, and auctioneer at community events. Notable achievements include serving as Montezuma County Commissioner for two terms , earning Colorado County Commissioner of the Year in 2017, and winning a razor-thin 2024 Republican primary by three votes before defeating Democrat Kathleen Curry in the general election with 54.6% of the vote. He prioritizes rural issues like water rights, private property, gun rights, local control, and Colorado River Compact concerns.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Not specified in public records.
• Political Experience: Elected Montezuma County Commissioner , where he held leadership roles among peers. Elected to Colorado House of Representatives District 58 in November 2024. Current committee assignments include Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources, Business Affairs and Labor, Transportation, Housing and Local Government. Sponsors bills in the 2026 session focusing on rural and natural resource priorities.