Vigil keeps his seat

VALLEY — House District 62 Incumbent Rep. Edward Vigil, a Democrat, retained his seat in Tuesday’s election over Republican challenger Tim Walters.

Vigil is serving his second term as the Colorado State Representative for District 62.

He is a member of the Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources Committee, the Capitol Development Committee, and the Water Review Committee.

Vigil is a sixth generation native, born and raised in San Pablo near San Luis. He and his wife Evelyn currently live in the Fort Garland area and own Sangre de Cristo Laboratory.

Vigil served two terms as Costilla County Commissioner before being elected to the state house.