Governor's Residence Preservation Fund

First Lady Jeannie Ritter, former First Lady Frances Owens and Jean Galloway announce the creation of a new Governor's Residence Preservation Fund on July 24 to help preserve and maintain "Colorado's home," which is celebrating its 100^th anniversary this year.

NYPUM Center

Jeannie Ritter talks (and rides) with members of the National Youth Program Using Minibikes, an experiential therapy program using the principals of restorative justice run jointly by the Larimer Center for Mental Health and the Department of Human Services - the only program of its kind in the state.

Larimer Center for Mental Health

Jeannie Ritter meets with members of the Larimer County Interagency Oversight Group and the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Partnerships in Loveland and Fort Collins as part of her visit to the Larimer Center for Mental Health on December 5.

Frontier House Clubhouse

Jeannie Ritter visits with members of Frontier House Clubhouse in Greeley, a supportive employment center for individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses that emphasizes vocational training and job skills, during her visit to North Range Behavioral Health on September 5.

Anchor Center Ribbon Cutting

Jeannie Ritter speaks at the Anchor Center for Blind Children's new state-of-the-art facility in Stapleton on September 28, and cheers on the ribbon-cutting by Anchor Center preschoolers.

Council Tree Pow Wow

Jeannie Ritter in Delta on September 14 at the Celebration of the Ute Nation Day, part of the Council Tree Pow Wow. The First Lady met with the chairmen of the Three Ute Tribes, and took part in ceremonies, including the Bear Dance.

Colorado's First Ladies

First Lady Jeannie Ritter and former First Ladies (from left) Bea Romer, Frances Owens and Dottie Lamm gathered on July 25 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Denver Health Medical Center's Reach Out and Read program.

First Lady in La Junta

The First Lady meets on July 3 with community members and local officials in Otero County to discuss mental health and substance abuse issues faced in southeast Colorado.

First Lady in Las Animas

The First Lady meets on July 3 with community members about mental health concerns in Bent County.

First Lady in Lamar

The First Lady listens on July 2 to Law Enforcement concerns during a meeting in Prowers County.

First Lady in Springfield

The first lady listens to County Commissioners during a community meeting with Baca County officials and mental health stakeholders on July 2.

Read Across America

The governor and first lady read to children at Del Pueblo Elementary School on March 2 as part of the Read Across America program celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday.

First Lady at the Blair Caldwell Library

First Lady and Clifford the Big Red Dog read to children at the Blair Caldwell Library in Denver on Feb, 7, 2007.

Teen Driving Safety

First Lady Jeannie Ritter helps announce new teen driver safety program at state Capitol on Feb. 1, 2007.

Former First Lady Frances Owens with Current First Lady Jeannie Ritter