Pueblo, home of the heroes and of the hotties: Check out Reps. Leroy Garcia, a Democrat, and Clarice Navarro, a Republican, at last year’s State Fair BBQ. (Lynn Bartels, The Denver Post)
It’s that time of the year again, when legislators, lobbyists and a host of others head to Pueblo for a BBQ kicking off the .
The event often is better attended in election years, when candidates come and mingle with the crowd. Joining this year’s dinner: Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper and his Republican challenger, Bob Beauprez. Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Udall will attend while his Republican challenger, Congressman Cory Gardner, will be in Pueblo Saturday.
Republican George Rivera, flanked by supporters, at the 2013 Colorado State Fair legislative barbecue. (Lynn Bartels, The Denver Post)
Last year’s event featured an interesting twist: and the Pueblo Democrat over her gun votes.
and Republican George Rivera took her seat in the state Senate. He’s expected to be at the BBQ. in November, Rep. Leroy Garcia, confirmed he’s fair bound.
