In 2025, Gabe Evans Said He Had “To Build A Fence For The Cows This Summer” Despite Reportedly Not Having Cattle On His Property

In An Interview With El Commercio, Evans Said He “Have To Build A Fence For The Cows This Summer.” “Asked by El Commercio last month what ‘household task’ awaits him during his ‘summer break,’ U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) replied, ‘I have to build a fence for the cows this summer.’” [Colorado Times Recorder, 9/4/25]

• Colorado Times Recorder: It Was “Strange” Evans Said He Planned To Build A Fence For Cows Because Evans “Currently Has No Cattle On The Property.” “It’s a strange comment because Evans currently has no cattle on the property, having removed his three Longhorns from his land and put them under the care of a neighbor, who’s said he’ll give them back to Evans someday. Evans’ office declined an offer to explain the comment about building a fence, including whether he’d finished it, why he’s building it, and when he plans to put any cattle back on his land, if ever.” [Colorado Times Recorder, 9/4/25]

Evans Previously Removed His Three Longhorn Cows From His Property And Allegedly Put Them In The Care Of A Neighbor. “It’s a strange comment because Evans currently has no cattle on the property,

Following His Election To Congress, Evans Boarded A Cow, Heifer, And A Young Bull Calf At Cwm Ceffyl Ranch

After His Election To Congress, Evans Boarded Three Animals At Cwm Ceffyl Ranch. “After Evans was elected to Congress, he put his cattle under the care of Chuck Hughes, who runs Cwm Ceffyl Ranch. ‘Gabe, keep up the good work and don’t let the constant mud the lefties throw at you be discouraging,” Hughes wrote to Evans on Facebook. ‘Here’s a peaceful scene of your cattle. I am enjoying them. They’re doing well.’ Reached by phone, Hughes said he’s ‘boarding’ three animals for Evans — a cow, heifer, and a young bull calf. ‘I’m happy to help him out,’ he said. He’ll give the longhorns back to Evans when he returns to Colorado or ‘whenever he might want them,’ but Hughes hopes Evans shakes up Washington while he’s there.” [Colorado Times Recorder, 6/10/25]

• Chuck Hughes, Who Ran Cwm Ceffyl Ranch, Said He Would Return The Longhorns To Evans “Whenever He Might Want Them.” “After Evans was elected to Congress, he put his cattle under the care of Chuck Hughes, who runs Cwm Ceffyl Ranch. ‘Gabe, keep up the good work and don’t let the constant mud the lefties throw at you be discouraging,” Hughes wrote to Evans on Facebook. ‘Here’s a peaceful scene of your cattle. I am enjoying them. They’re doing well.’ Reached by phone, Hughes said he’s ‘boarding’ three animals for Evans — a cow, heifer, and a young bull calf. ‘I’m happy to help him out,’ he said. He’ll give the longhorns back to Evans when he returns to Colorado or ‘whenever he might want them,’ but Hughes hopes Evans shakes up Washington while he’s there.” [Colorado Times Recorder, 6/10/25]