Memories of Gov. Dick Lamm and lost Olympics
It’s showtime on NBC for the Winter Olympics, which began this week in Milan/Cortina, Italy. Thankfully, it appears the Winter Games will have ample snow for the alpine ski events, unlike the snowpack in the Colorado mountains this year.
The opening ceremonies at the Milan stadium were impressive as winter teams paraded into the dynamic venue. The occasion was joyful, and the large U.S. Team was impressive, wearing stylish headwear and white coats as they joined the lengthy parade of nations, some with one or two athletes proudly waving their flags.
My memories flashed back to Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm and the Colorado Winter Olympics that never were. Lamm put his political career on the line when he opposed bringing the Winter Olympics to Colorado in 1976, arguing that the costs would be hefty and that statewide environmental damage would result…