Local elected officials are asking Congressional leaders to investigate U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s actions in relation to riot last week, in which five people died. Boebert represents the Third Congressional District, a vast constituency including most of western Colorado and part of southern Colorado.

Here in Ouray County, members of the Ridgway Town Council and one county commissioner signed a letter expressing concerns to House of Representatives leaders about Boebert’s actions prior to an...