Richard Holtorf
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Richard Holtorf | |
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| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
| In office January 9, 2023 – January 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Dusty Johnson |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 64th district | |
| In office December 28, 2019 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kimmi Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Redistricted |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Colorado State University (BS) Boston University (MBA) United States Army War College (MS) |
| Website | State House website |
Richard Holtorf is an American politician and rancher serving as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from 63rd district, which includes all or part of Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld, and Yuma counties, including the communities of Sterling, Fort Morgan, Brush, Yuma, and Wray.[1][2] Prior to 2023 and reapportionment, Holtorf represented the 64th house district. He assumed office on December 28, 2019.[3][4]
A lifelong resident of Washington County, Holtorf graduated from Akron High School and attended Colorado State University. He was in Army ROTC and was commissioned as an Army aviation officer in 1987. He served in aviation-related jobs in the Army on active duty and in the Army reserve for 29 years. His service included two tours in Afghanistan. He earned a degree from the U.S. Army War College. In 2016, he retired at the rank of colonel. In 2022, he described himself as "a third-generation cattle rancher, feedlot manager, dryland farmer, and state representative".[1]