President Biden nominates Pueblo County Sheriff Taylor to serve as U.S. Marshal

PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo (KRDO) -- Monday, President Joe Biden nominated Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk Taylor to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Colorado.

He was recommended for the position by U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet.

“Sheriff Taylor has served Pueblo County with integrity and a commitment to justice,” said Hickenlooper in a press release. “We’re glad President Biden has selected him to be the U.S. Marshal for Colorado.”

Bennet echoed that sentiment in the press release.

“Sheriff Kirk Taylor has diligently served Colorado for over 35 years to help keep our communities safe,” said Bennet. “I’m confident that he will continue to pursue justice as a U.S. Marshal for the District of Colorado. I look forward to supporting his nomination throughout the confirmation process.”

Taylor is one of two nominees chosen by President Biden to serve as a U.S. Marshal. He's served as Pueblo County Sheriff since 2007. Taylor served as an investigator in the Pueblo District Attorney's Office and is also a Navy veteran.