Ag & Natural Resources committee gives appointees thumbs down

Two of Governor Jared Polis’ three appointees to the State Parks and Wildlife Commission got a thumbs-down from the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Feb. 29.

The committee, with chair Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Summit County, voting with its three Republicans, are sending an unfavorable recommendation on Gary Skiba and Jessica Beaulieu.

The committee did approve the recommendation for John “Jack” Murphy.

Skiba was appointed to represent sportspersons — hunters and anglers — on the commission. Murphy and Beaulieu were appointed to represent State parks and outdoor recreation....