EDWARDS, Colorado - The 10th annual Mardi Gras Ball, a cocktail dinner dance and auction to benefit Vail Christian High School and St. Clare of Assisi Elementary School in Edwards, is Friday at the Vail Christian High School Performing Arts Center.
Co-hosted by the two Christian schools to help offset operating costs, the event supports the education of over 250 Eagle County students.
Attire for the celebration is "festive formal" or "mountain elegance" and organizers are encouraging guests to don silver and gold in honor of the event's 10th anniversary.
Auction items include a week at Hawk's Cay near Key West, Florida, a week at St. Barth or Isla Mujeres, a luxurious fur coat, an apres ski party for 25 at Beaver Creek's Dusty Boot, a handmade kindergarten quilt and a $5,000 road bike.
Tickets to the Mardi Gras Ball are available for $100 each. Tickets and tables are still available for purchase. Tickets will also be available at the door, unless th
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Vail Valley locals land in swimsuit issue
EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado - The Vail Valley isn't known for its beaches, but a pair of its athletes have landed some pages in a winter classic - the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn, 25, and local snowboarder Clair Bidez, 22 are both featured in various combinations of jackets, ski/snowboard gear and bikinis in this year's issue. The Vail Valley pair is joined by snowboarder Hannah Teter and aerial skier Lacy Schnoor.
Vonn and Bidez were both photographed by Warwick Saint in Whistler several weeks ago.
Both were occupied Tuesday with parties to unveil the magazine, and were hard to contact. But Bidez's mom and brother were happy to talk.
Patty Bidez was on hand for the photo shoot, but sworn to secrecy until she sent out a blast e-mail Tuesday, the day the issue hit the stands.
"The people were fantastic," Patty Bidez said. "I think it's great, and they're great pictures, but (Clair's dad) Earle's jaw dropped when he fi
World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn, 25, and local snowboarder Clair Bidez, 22 are both featured in various combinations of jackets, ski/snowboard gear and bikinis in this year's issue. The Vail Valley pair is joined by snowboarder Hannah Teter and aerial skier Lacy Schnoor.
Vonn and Bidez were both photographed by Warwick Saint in Whistler several weeks ago.
Both were occupied Tuesday with parties to unveil the magazine, and were hard to contact. But Bidez's mom and brother were happy to talk.
Patty Bidez was on hand for the photo shoot, but sworn to secrecy until she sent out a blast e-mail Tuesday, the day the issue hit the stands.
"The people were fantastic," Patty Bidez said. "I think it's great, and they're great pictures, but (Clair's dad) Earle's jaw dropped when he fi
Vail Valley skier, snowboarder featured in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue
VAIL VALLEY, Colorado - The Vail Valley is well represented in this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn and snowboarder Clair Bidez are two of the four female winter athletes featured in this year's edition of the popular swimsuit issue. Aerial skier Lacey Schnoor and snowboarders Hannah Teeter are the others.
Vonn, 25 and Bidez, 22 were photographed by Warwick Saint in Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia. To see more, go to http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010_swimsuit/winter.
World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn and snowboarder Clair Bidez are two of the four female winter athletes featured in this year's edition of the popular swimsuit issue. Aerial skier Lacey Schnoor and snowboarders Hannah Teeter are the others.
Vonn, 25 and Bidez, 22 were photographed by Warwick Saint in Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia. To see more, go to http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010_swimsuit/winter.
Strained relationship with father for Vail's Vonn
The Vancouver Olympics are shaping up to be Lindsey Vonn's shining moment, the apex of a career that began years ago when her father introduced her to skiing. He saw enough talent in his daughter to move the whole family to Colorado.
Yet Alan Kildow, himself a former competitive skier, will almost certainly have to watch on television, not in person, when Vonn competes as perhaps the biggest U.S. star of the Winter Games. They had a falling out a few years ago.
Vonn does not like to discuss the estrangement, but by all accounts the feud began before the 2006 Turin Olympics.
"He always supported me when I did well, which was 90 percent of the time, but when I didn't, he didn't handle it very well," Vonn told the Denver Post a few months before those games. "It was so hot and cold. It was so much criticism and so much negativity, and it was really hard to balance my emotions."
It's become an off-limits subject for all concerned. Kildow, a Minneapolis lawyer, is happy to chat
Yet Alan Kildow, himself a former competitive skier, will almost certainly have to watch on television, not in person, when Vonn competes as perhaps the biggest U.S. star of the Winter Games. They had a falling out a few years ago.
Vonn does not like to discuss the estrangement, but by all accounts the feud began before the 2006 Turin Olympics.
"He always supported me when I did well, which was 90 percent of the time, but when I didn't, he didn't handle it very well," Vonn told the Denver Post a few months before those games. "It was so hot and cold. It was so much criticism and so much negativity, and it was really hard to balance my emotions."
It's become an off-limits subject for all concerned. Kildow, a Minneapolis lawyer, is happy to chat
Vail Valley: Ruggs Benedict honored as 2009 Business of the Year
Ruggs Benedict was honored Feb. 5 by the Vail Valley Partnership as the 2009 Business of the Year. The award was presented at the Partnership's annual Success Awards Gala. This happy crowd is, from left, Ruggs Benedict owner Roger Benedict, Partnership President Michael Kurz, Alfonso Aragon and Mandy Nichols of Ruggs Benedict, and Partnership board president Glenn Davis.
Vail rocks for Haiti benefit set for today
VAIL - Nearly 20 local musicians will come together for a benefit concert Wednesday night at Samana Lounge in Vail. Musicians set to perform:
* Andrew Portwood, Trevor Jones, Mark Levy, Steve Rogers (Frogs Gone Fishin').
* DJ Logic.
* Cristian Basso (Little Hercules).
* Jake Wolf (Shakedown Street).
* Scotty Stoughton, Jeff Armistead, Katlyn Cover (Bonfire Dub).
* Dave Perron, Bob Masters, Dave Donahue, Patrick Padgett (The Laughing Bones).
* KT Homes, Elli Gauthier (Boxcar Daisies).
* Johnny Shleper (M.T.H.D.S.).
* Ben Koleker, Justin Ernst (Velcro Sneakers).
If you go ...
What: Vail Rocks for Haiti, a musical benefit for earthquake relief.
Where: Samana Lounge, Vail.
When: Wednesday. The acoustic set will start at 8 p.m., DJ Logic will spin the set break, and the electric set will start at 10:45 p.m.
Cost: $15 minimum suggested donation.
Proceeds from the event will go to
* Andrew Portwood, Trevor Jones, Mark Levy, Steve Rogers (Frogs Gone Fishin').
* DJ Logic.
* Cristian Basso (Little Hercules).
* Jake Wolf (Shakedown Street).
* Scotty Stoughton, Jeff Armistead, Katlyn Cover (Bonfire Dub).
* Dave Perron, Bob Masters, Dave Donahue, Patrick Padgett (The Laughing Bones).
* KT Homes, Elli Gauthier (Boxcar Daisies).
* Johnny Shleper (M.T.H.D.S.).
* Ben Koleker, Justin Ernst (Velcro Sneakers).
If you go ...
What: Vail Rocks for Haiti, a musical benefit for earthquake relief.
Where: Samana Lounge, Vail.
When: Wednesday. The acoustic set will start at 8 p.m., DJ Logic will spin the set break, and the electric set will start at 10:45 p.m.
Cost: $15 minimum suggested donation.
Proceeds from the event will go to
Vail Valley artists holding group show in Denver
VAIL - The Eagle Valley Artists Alliance in Colorado's Vail Valley is accepting entries for a juried art exhibition to be held at CORE Main Gallery in Denver March 4-21.
The First Friday Art Walk and Reception will be held on March 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. This juried show is the alliance's first group exhibition in Denver's Santa Fe Arts District. All artwork must be original and alliance membership is required to enter work for consideration. For submission details or to join the alliance, e-mail: info@eaglevalleyartists.com. Submission deadline is Feb. 19.
The First Friday Art Walk and Reception will be held on March 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. This juried show is the alliance's first group exhibition in Denver's Santa Fe Arts District. All artwork must be original and alliance membership is required to enter work for consideration. For submission details or to join the alliance, e-mail: info@eaglevalleyartists.com. Submission deadline is Feb. 19.
Vail Daily Red, White & Brew: 'Pure velvet on the palate'
Charles Smith Wine "The Velvet Devil" Merlot, $14.99
Winemaker Charles Smith is quite the character. Hailing from the area of Walla Walla, Wash., Charles is known for his outrageous appearance, big attitude, crazy labels and above all - for outstanding wines. You know Charles Smith's wines; they have the labels that look like a third grader designed them. But don't let that dissuade you from trying his wines.
The Velvet Devil Merlot gives off sweet chocolate aromas, which lighten to red berry aromas with a light chocolate under layer with touches of raspberry.
The name is fitting as this is pure velvet on the palate. Rich, plush and voluptuous are some descriptors that come to mind. This wine has a distinctive chocolate quality as well as big blueberry, blackberry and plum notes with a well-integrated lean texture and a finish that is intriguing. Smith and his Washington State creations tend to be solid values if not unique. This one is certainly unique. The Charl
Winemaker Charles Smith is quite the character. Hailing from the area of Walla Walla, Wash., Charles is known for his outrageous appearance, big attitude, crazy labels and above all - for outstanding wines. You know Charles Smith's wines; they have the labels that look like a third grader designed them. But don't let that dissuade you from trying his wines.
The Velvet Devil Merlot gives off sweet chocolate aromas, which lighten to red berry aromas with a light chocolate under layer with touches of raspberry.
The name is fitting as this is pure velvet on the palate. Rich, plush and voluptuous are some descriptors that come to mind. This wine has a distinctive chocolate quality as well as big blueberry, blackberry and plum notes with a well-integrated lean texture and a finish that is intriguing. Smith and his Washington State creations tend to be solid values if not unique. This one is certainly unique. The Charl
Body & MindwoRX wellness center opens in Vail Valley
VAIL VALLEY, Colorado - Like a lot of people who lived through the '70s, Vail Valley resident Mike Christenberry, who owns JointwoRX Physical Therapy in Edwards with his wife, Sara Manwiller, dabbled in transcendental meditation, but it never resonated with him. Enlightenment didn't present itself, either did a far-out experience, as he expected. So his meditation practice fell to the wayside, like macrame and bellbottoms.
It wasn't until a year and a half ago, after his fourth bout with cancer, that Christenberry decided to give meditation another try. Upon his wife's insistence, he and Manwiller headed to the Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, Calif., for the "Perfect Health Conscience Karma Program" to detox their bodies and cleanse their minds after the stress of Christenberry's chemotherapy and surgery. It was here that the center's founder, Deepak Chopra, introduced them to primordial sound meditation.
"It was li
It wasn't until a year and a half ago, after his fourth bout with cancer, that Christenberry decided to give meditation another try. Upon his wife's insistence, he and Manwiller headed to the Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, Calif., for the "Perfect Health Conscience Karma Program" to detox their bodies and cleanse their minds after the stress of Christenberry's chemotherapy and surgery. It was here that the center's founder, Deepak Chopra, introduced them to primordial sound meditation.
"It was li
Vail dance fest tickets go on sale Friday
VAIL - Three premieres. Eleven performances. One artist-in-residence and one company residency.
The Vail International Dance Festival returns to the Vail Valley July 27 through Aug. 10 and the schedule was released this week. Tickets go on sale Friday at 11 a.m.
Highlights of the festival include:
* The Vail debut of BeijingDance / LDTX, who will present a repertoire of contemporary dance and a world premiere.
* Tango dancers Natalia Hills and Gabriel Misse, who will present an UpClose look at their art form, as well as the U.S. premiere of their new tango show, Romper el Piso.
* New for 2010, the artist-in-residence initiative. The festival's first artist-in-residence is acclaimed choreographer and dancer Larry Keigwin, who will premiere a new work during the International Evenings of Dance, as well as perform himself during the festival. During his residency, Keigwin will also create a free, community participation event.
The two-week festival also fe
The Vail International Dance Festival returns to the Vail Valley July 27 through Aug. 10 and the schedule was released this week. Tickets go on sale Friday at 11 a.m.
Highlights of the festival include:
* The Vail debut of BeijingDance / LDTX, who will present a repertoire of contemporary dance and a world premiere.
* Tango dancers Natalia Hills and Gabriel Misse, who will present an UpClose look at their art form, as well as the U.S. premiere of their new tango show, Romper el Piso.
* New for 2010, the artist-in-residence initiative. The festival's first artist-in-residence is acclaimed choreographer and dancer Larry Keigwin, who will premiere a new work during the International Evenings of Dance, as well as perform himself during the festival. During his residency, Keigwin will also create a free, community participation event.
The two-week festival also fe
Vail Daily Bizwatch: Gralyn Resources, consulting
Business name: Gralyn Resources, LLC.
Location: Edwards.
Date opened: I opened on the Front Range in 2002.
Owner: Julie McCahan.
Contact info: E-mail Julie@gralynresources.com or call 970-376-1126.
What goods or services do you provide? I help organizations thrive. Our motto is, "Today a goal, tomorrow a reality." I offer customized classes to address team building, communication skills, conflict resolution, management skills and goal attainment. Consulting services include "Hire the right fit."
What's new or exciting at your place? I am expanding my consulting and training services to include life coaching. My goal is to help people thrive and create a continual "plan of growth."
If you are asking yourself any of these questions - How can I reach my goals? How can I use my talents to create success? Can I be free from fear or a phobia? - these new services can help you go to the next level in your journey.
What strategy
Location: Edwards.
Date opened: I opened on the Front Range in 2002.
Owner: Julie McCahan.
Contact info: E-mail Julie@gralynresources.com or call 970-376-1126.
What goods or services do you provide? I help organizations thrive. Our motto is, "Today a goal, tomorrow a reality." I offer customized classes to address team building, communication skills, conflict resolution, management skills and goal attainment. Consulting services include "Hire the right fit."
What's new or exciting at your place? I am expanding my consulting and training services to include life coaching. My goal is to help people thrive and create a continual "plan of growth."
If you are asking yourself any of these questions - How can I reach my goals? How can I use my talents to create success? Can I be free from fear or a phobia? - these new services can help you go to the next level in your journey.
What strategy
Vail Law: Marital breakups must include the law
Legal break-ups aren't as easy as just leaving
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As a pop song of the 1960s observed, breakin' up is hard to do. But this is the twenty-first century, after all, a more hardened and pragmatic time. Thus, the moment seems propitious to gild the lily of innocent sentiment with a brief primer on the stern how-to's of breakin' up.
First, Colorado is a common law marriage state. If you live together in conjugal bliss, whether by big church wedding, saying "I do" to a judge, or just telling the world you're man and wife, you're married. Unless, of course, you take the fire escape exit of divorce. And if you're married, common law or via ceremonial marriage, you must pay the piper and become formally and legally divorced before you leave. That's right - you can't become common law "unmarried," however casually you might have entered into the relationship.
That establish
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Vail Law bug
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As a pop song of the 1960s observed, breakin' up is hard to do. But this is the twenty-first century, after all, a more hardened and pragmatic time. Thus, the moment seems propitious to gild the lily of innocent sentiment with a brief primer on the stern how-to's of breakin' up.
First, Colorado is a common law marriage state. If you live together in conjugal bliss, whether by big church wedding, saying "I do" to a judge, or just telling the world you're man and wife, you're married. Unless, of course, you take the fire escape exit of divorce. And if you're married, common law or via ceremonial marriage, you must pay the piper and become formally and legally divorced before you leave. That's right - you can't become common law "unmarried," however casually you might have entered into the relationship.
That establish
We've got the Olympics covered on VailDaily.com
Local Coverage
Aspen Times Sports Reporter Nate Peterson and Vail Daily Marketing Consultant Mark Bricklin will be on-site covering our local Olympians and reporting on the circus that is the Vancouver Olympics 2010.
Featured content includes:
- Colorado Olympians' bios
- Complete event schedules
- Reader correspondents' blogs
- Olympic Twitter feed
- Your Gold Medal Moment Contest
- And much more!
We're excited about our Local Olympians' sections that have each athlete's bio, photos, articles and links to their website, Twitter and Facebook pages. Note: This section will be finalized with late additions, deletions on Friday, February 12, but check it out today!
Access this exclusive content at www.VailDaily.com/Quest
AP Coverage
The Associated Press is streaming content to our AP Olympics section.
This section will be updated throughout the day with great articles, videos, photography and more. You'll find complete Olympics coverage here, including a compl
Aspen Times Sports Reporter Nate Peterson and Vail Daily Marketing Consultant Mark Bricklin will be on-site covering our local Olympians and reporting on the circus that is the Vancouver Olympics 2010.
Featured content includes:
- Colorado Olympians' bios
- Complete event schedules
- Reader correspondents' blogs
- Olympic Twitter feed
- Your Gold Medal Moment Contest
- And much more!
We're excited about our Local Olympians' sections that have each athlete's bio, photos, articles and links to their website, Twitter and Facebook pages. Note: This section will be finalized with late additions, deletions on Friday, February 12, but check it out today!
Access this exclusive content at www.VailDaily.com/Quest
AP Coverage
The Associated Press is streaming content to our AP Olympics section.
This section will be updated throughout the day with great articles, videos, photography and more. You'll find complete Olympics coverage here, including a compl
Archery, 'Parents Night Out' starting at Vail rec district
VAIL - Sports programs for kids and adults start in the coming weeks in the Vail Recreation District.
The rec district's Youth Services begins a new indoor archery program on Thursday and there is a Parent's Night Out with the Vail Gymnastics Center on Saturday.
Feb. 22-27 is the gymnastics center's Bring a Friend Week during which members can bring a friend to any class for free. Another new program is women's ice hockey clinics, which are taking place on Sunday mornings at Dobson Ice Arena.
Indoor archery will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning this week in the Red Sandstone Elementary School gymnasium. The program will be open to all ages, with those ages 13 and younger requiring adult supervision. Costs are $5 for a range fee and $5 for equipment rentals.
Parent's Night Out is an opportunity for parents to treat themselves to a night out on the town while children treat themselves to fun and games at the Vail Gymnastics Center. The p
Vail Valley nurse marks 50 years of caring
VAIL VALLEY, Colorado - The Valentine Season is upon us in Colorado's Vail Valley - thoughts of sweethearts, love and caring come to the forefront of our minds. An exceptional sweetheart with a difficult job has blessed countless people for half a decade.
Nurse Willie Benway has been that angel to the nursing profession and to our mountain community. We are extremely grateful for her selfless efforts all these many years.
How many people stick with anything for 50 years? She graduated from nursing school in 1959, and continues to work as a registered nurse at Colorado Mountain Medical, caring for the community of which she has been such an integral part.
She was born and raised in Nebraska, became a nurse, and began a series of adventures in medicine which took her to cities in Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana and Colorado.
"There were all sorts of opportunities for nurses," says Willie. "We could work anywhere, and have a good time as well."
Nurse Willie Benway has been that angel to the nursing profession and to our mountain community. We are extremely grateful for her selfless efforts all these many years.
How many people stick with anything for 50 years? She graduated from nursing school in 1959, and continues to work as a registered nurse at Colorado Mountain Medical, caring for the community of which she has been such an integral part.
She was born and raised in Nebraska, became a nurse, and began a series of adventures in medicine which took her to cities in Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana and Colorado.
"There were all sorts of opportunities for nurses," says Willie. "We could work anywhere, and have a good time as well."
Colorado family awaits ID on body found in Haiti
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.- The family of Colorado Springs filmmaker David Hames is waiting for word on whether remains found in rubble from the earthquake in Haiti are his.
Hames was working in Haiti for Compassion International with Dan Woolley last month when the earthquake hit. Woolley was rescued from the rubble of a Port-au-Prince hotel after spending 60 hours in an elevator shaft.
Compassion International spokesman Stephan Archer said Tuesday that the agency is waiting for results of a forensic examination to identify recently found remains at the site. Archer says according to Hames' family, clothing from the remains matched what Hames was wearing.
Colorado Springs-based Compassion International fights child poverty.
Hames was working in Haiti for Compassion International with Dan Woolley last month when the earthquake hit. Woolley was rescued from the rubble of a Port-au-Prince hotel after spending 60 hours in an elevator shaft.
Compassion International spokesman Stephan Archer said Tuesday that the agency is waiting for results of a forensic examination to identify recently found remains at the site. Archer says according to Hames' family, clothing from the remains matched what Hames was wearing.
Colorado Springs-based Compassion International fights child poverty.
Police debate use of family DNA to ID suspects
DENVER (AP) - Police in at least two states are increasingly using a DNA crime-solving technique that some legal experts say amounts to guilt by association: If your brother, father, uncle or son has been in trouble with the law and is in a DNA database because of it, you, too, could fall under suspicion.
The technique is known as a "familial DNA" search. And in what is believed to be a precedent-setting case, Denver police used it to help catch the burglar who left a drop of blood on a passenger seat when he broke a car window and stole $1.40 in change.
A growing number of law enforcement agencies nationwide are considering whether to adopt the technique, which scientists say holds great promise.
"How can we look a rape victim in the face and say, 'We could have prevented your rape if we had looked at this evidence?'" said Fredrick Bieber, a Harvard medical professor who co-wrote a research paper suggesting familial DNA searches could solve up to 40 percent more c
Obama says both sides have to give on health care
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's says he's willing to start from scratch on health care - as long as the final bill meets his goals.
Answering reporters' questions Tuesday after a meeting with congressional leaders of both parties, Obama said both sides have to give ground on health care. The American people want the problems of cost and coverage addressed - and they don't want another year of wrangling in Congress, the president said.
Obama said he's willing to work on medical malpractice limits - favored by Republicans.
But Republicans have to come around on the need for comprehensive legislation to reduce costs, expand coverage and rein in insurance company practices, he said.
Answering reporters' questions Tuesday after a meeting with congressional leaders of both parties, Obama said both sides have to give ground on health care. The American people want the problems of cost and coverage addressed - and they don't want another year of wrangling in Congress, the president said.
Obama said he's willing to work on medical malpractice limits - favored by Republicans.
But Republicans have to come around on the need for comprehensive legislation to reduce costs, expand coverage and rein in insurance company practices, he said.
Obama: GOP and Dems together can spur job growth
WASHINGTON - Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's lacking, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul. He promised to do his part - but warned he would take Republicans to task if they don't do the same.
"The people who sent us here expect a seriousness of purpose that transcends petty politics," Obama said afterward, making a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room.
He started his remarks to reporters by engaging in a bit of wishful thinking: joking about Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid and Republican leader Mitch McConnell "out doing snow angels together on the South Lawn."
But the friendly rhetoric quickly gave way to tougher talk.
"We can't afford grandstanding at the expense of actually getting something done," Obama said. "What I won't consider is doing nothing."
Obama ticked off several areas where he said cooperatio
"The people who sent us here expect a seriousness of purpose that transcends petty politics," Obama said afterward, making a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room.
He started his remarks to reporters by engaging in a bit of wishful thinking: joking about Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid and Republican leader Mitch McConnell "out doing snow angels together on the South Lawn."
But the friendly rhetoric quickly gave way to tougher talk.
"We can't afford grandstanding at the expense of actually getting something done," Obama said. "What I won't consider is doing nothing."
Obama ticked off several areas where he said cooperatio
GOP candidate lashes out at Colo. governor, rival
DENVER - Republican Scott McInnis says he'll revoke an executive order that allowed state employees to form unions and rewrite new oil and gas rules if he is elected governor.
McInnis railed against oil and gas regulations pushed by Gov. Bill Ritter's administration. The former Colorado congressman, speaking at a mining conference Tuesday, said the regulations are to blame for the loss of tens of thousands of jobs in the state.
McInnis, the GOP front-runner, also took aim at Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, a Democratic candidate for governor. He criticized Hickenlooper, who used to work in the oil and gas industry, for not speaking out against the new regulations.
Ritter, a Democrat, isn't seeking re-election.
McInnis railed against oil and gas regulations pushed by Gov. Bill Ritter's administration. The former Colorado congressman, speaking at a mining conference Tuesday, said the regulations are to blame for the loss of tens of thousands of jobs in the state.
McInnis, the GOP front-runner, also took aim at Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, a Democratic candidate for governor. He criticized Hickenlooper, who used to work in the oil and gas industry, for not speaking out against the new regulations.
Ritter, a Democrat, isn't seeking re-election.
