U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, who represents Colorado’s 7th district in Congress, posted a series of updates on March 20, 2026, addressing ongoing fire conditions in Fremont County, challenges facing rural mountain communities, and concerns about media consolidation under the Trump administration.
In her first post at 18:37 UTC, Pettersen wrote: “I’m closely monitoring the fire conditions in Fremont County and in close contact with local officials on the ground. My office is actively working to make sure local responders have what they need. If you or someone you know is affected, please pay attention to emergency https://t.co/nx67Uodc31”.
Later that evening at 20:30 UTC, she highlighted issues discussed with leaders from several Colorado mountain towns: “I got to join leaders from Salida, Leadville, and other ski towns across Colorado to discuss the challenges our mountain communities are facing. When it comes to our workforce needs, housing, child care, & more, our rural communities are hit the hardest. Unfortunately, Trump is https://t.co/DaTDjlzKPe”.
At 22:23 UTC on the same day, Pettersen expressed criticism of recent actions by federal regulators regarding media ownership: “Trump’s FCC has gone to extraordinary lengths to silence dissent & undermine the free press. The approval of the Nexstar-Tegna merger will only hurt local journalism & raise prices for consumers. This is authoritarian behavior— we must use every tool available to rein in this https://t.co/c33kDQ55s2”.
Brittany Pettersen has served as U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 7th District since 2023 after succeeding Ed Perlmutter. She previously held positions in both chambers of Colorado’s state legislature between 2013 and 2023 and resides in Lakewood (source: FACTS FOR STEP 4). Born in Colorado in 1981 and a graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver with a BA degree, Pettersen continues her legislative work focused on both local emergencies and broader policy issues.
