Meet Dusty Johnson

Dusty Alvina Johnson is from Fort Morgan, where she grew up raising goats and playing soccer. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, with a focus on agriculture and water, from Regis University. She also completed the Healthcare Certificate Program in Emergency Management Systems from Morgan Community College.

Dusty’s passion for agriculture and rural communities has been deeply rooted in her character from her upbringing in 4H and FFA, and is continually strengthened as she engages with agricultural groups. She is an eastern plains girl at heart and will do everything she can to preserve and protect our rural way of living. Dusty is committed to supporting rural communities and bridging the rural-urban divide through education and outreach efforts. Guided by her slogan of "Cows, Cops, and Coffee," Dusty emphasizes championing agriculture, supporting all first responders, and fostering community connections over meaningful conversations.

Dusty has over 10 years of experience in the political sector, as she has worked as a staffer and legislative aide for an U.S. Congressman and three State Senators. In addition to her work in the legislative branch, she is also the former Morgan County Republican Chairman and former Senate District 1 GOP Chairman. Dusty is an alumni of the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program (Class 14) and Leadership Program of the Rockies (Class of 2024). She was recognized as one of the 2022 Logan & Morgan County 10 Under 40 recipients.

Dusty is honored to be the current State Representative for House District 63 – which serves seven counties in Northeast Colorado. She sits on the following House Committees: Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources, Health & Human Services, and Education in addition to the Joint Year Round Audit Committee.