Adams County Times

Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, MD, representing Colorado's 8th District, has been active on social media sharing various updates and initiatives. Her recent tweets highlight a range of topics from celebrating a colleague's retirement to financial returns for her constituents and legislative priorities.

On December 10, 2024, Congresswoman Caraveo celebrated the retirement of Mike Nelson, a well-known weather forecaster in Colorado. She expressed pride in honoring him on the US House Floor alongside her colleague Rep. Eric Sorensen. "️ With 40 years of forecasting — dedicating 25 of those to Colorado, Mike Nelson became a familiar face and trusted voice for weather in our state."

Later that day, she announced that her office had successfully returned over $7 million to working families within Colorado’s 8th District in less than two years. "In less than two years, my office has returned over $7 million to the working families of Colorado’s 8th District."

On December 12, 2024, Congresswoman Caraveo called for bipartisan support in passing significant agricultural legislation. She urged Republicans to join House Agriculture Democrats in approving $10 billion for critical assistance to American farmers and extending the Farm Bill. "The time to act is now! Republicans must join @HouseAgDems in passing $10 billion in critical assistance for America farmers and extending the Farm Bill."