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Representative John T. Salazar (CO)


Current Office: U.S. House
Current District: 3
First Elected: 11/02/2004
Last Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: 2010
Party: Democratic



Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Mary Lou
3 Children: Jesus, Esteban, Miguel.
Birth Date: 07/21/1953
Birthplace: Alamosa, CO
Home City: Manassa, CO
Religion: Catholic

Education:
Attended, Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program, 1992
BA, Adams State College, 1981.

Professional Experience:
Member, United States Army Criminal Investigations Division, 1973-1976
Owner/Operator, El Rancho Salazar
Farmer
Chair/Chief Executive Officer, Spudseed.com
Rancher.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2004-present
Representative, Colorado State House of Representatives, 2002-2004.


Organizations:
Basketball Basics For Leadership Training, Manasa Elementary School
Chair, Colorado Certified Seed Growers
Dr. Michael P. Espinoza Challenge for Success
Saint Joseph's Parish Youth Group.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Board Member, Rio Grande Water Conservation District, 1990-1994
Member, Colorado State Agricultural Commission
Board Member, Governor's Economic Development Advisory.

Committees:
Appropriations, Member
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Member
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, Member




Photo for Representative John T. Salazar (CO)



Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://www.house.gov/salazar/c ...
Washington, D.C. Website:
http://www.house.gov/salazar/

Washington, D.C. Address
326 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4761
Fax: 202-226-9669
District Address
609 Main Street, #6
Alamosa, CO 81101
Phone: 719-587-5105
Fax: 719-587-5137
District Address
134 West B Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
Phone: 719-543-8200
Fax: 719-543-8204
District Address
225 North 5th Street
Suite 702
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: 970-245-7107
Fax: 970-245-2194
District Address
813 Main Avenue
Suite 300
Durango, CO 81301
Phone: 970-259-1012
Fax: 970-259-9467





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