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Events...
August 20th, 2008 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Betsy and Sen. Ken Salazar Host a Town Hall Meeting on Energy
| WHAT | Town Hall Meeting on Energy |
| WHERE | Windsor Community Recreation Center 250 11th St Windsor, CO 80550 |
| WHEN | Wednesday, August 20th from 2:30pm to 3:30pm |
| WHO | Sen. Ken Salazar Betsy Markey |
August 1st - 2nd, 2008
Betsy Visits South East Colorado
On Friday, August 1st, Betsy Markey traveled to Lamar, Colorado. She spent the afternoon meeting with local newspapers and small business owners. Betsy also spoke with community groups at the home of a local business leader.
On Saturday, Betsy was in Springfield, Colorado for the annual Baca County Fair and Parade. Joined by her three sisters and niece, Betsy walked in the parade and then enjoyed a barbecue with local residents.
That evening Betsy traveled to Las Animas, Colorado for the Bent County Fair and Rodeo.
“People in this part of the state are hurting from the high cost of gas and diesel,” said Markey. “I spoke with many folks who feel that their voices are not being heard in Washington, and that has got to change.”
Saturday July 26, 2008 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Join Betsy for a full day at the Crowley County Fair!
With a pancake breakfast kicking off the events, a parade through the streets of Ordway and the annual BBQ, the Crowley County Fair is guaranteed to be full day of fun with friends and family. Please come by and introduce yourself to Betsy, her husband Jim and our campaign volunteers sometime during the day.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Please Join Betsy Markey and Special Guest Governor Bill Ritter for Dinner and Cocktails.
Come celebrate a great Colorado summer at the home of Les and Jeanne Gelvin and meet Betsy Markey and her special guest Governor Bill Ritter. Dinner and cocktails will be served and lively conversation is promised for all. The host committee for this event include: Les and Jeanne Gelvin, Linda and Gary Berger, Alice Blanke, Al and Carol Burkhart, Rod Clough, Katie Hoffner, Sally Juday, Karen Merriam, Press Montoya, Ken and Paisley Pettine, and Joe and Mary Lou Whisenand.
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August 21, 2007 202.549.3048
UNITED STATES SENATOR KEN SALAZAR TO ENDORSE BETSY
MARKEY FOR CONGRESS
Senator throws support behind Markey in Fourth District bid for Congress
On Wednesday, August 22, United States Senator Ken Salazar will endorse Betsy Markey, Democratic candidate for Congress from Colorado’s Fourth District. Markey is running against Eric Eidsness and Angie Paccione in the Democratic primary. The three are vying to challenge Republican Marilyn Musgrave in November 2008.
When she entered the race, Markey announced the endorsements of State Senator Bob Bacon, State Representative John Kefalas, former State Senators Peggy Reeves and Stan Matsunaka, and other local community leaders. Markey most recently was Northern Colorado Regional Director for U.S. Senator Ken Salazar. She is an accomplished businesswoman, having founded and grown a successful high-tech business and a local retail shop. She is also a past high-ranking official in the U.S. State Department.
WHAT: U.S. Senator Ken Salazar endorses Betsy Markey
in her bid for Congress
WHEN: 11:00 am
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
WHERE: Southeast Corner of the grounds of the Colorado State Capitol Building
Denver, CO
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