U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd meets with constituents at a library in Glenwood Springs, Colorado on Aug. 17, 2026. (Jesse Paul, The Colorado Sun) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hurd_gj_jp-15-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> At the beginning of this year’s election cycle, Hurd appeared to be…