UncategorizedJohn Salazar Refuses to Run For Governor Jeralyn Merritt October 19, 2005 The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Sign Up Colorado Representative John Salazar made it official Tuesday. He will not run for Governor. Let me be clear — under no circumstance will I run for governor,” Salazar said in a written release. Planning trips for the year? Check out the 5280 Guide to Solo Travel in the January issue! Get 12 issues for $19.95. Subscribe Now › That’s the end of that. I guess it’s back to the drawing board for State House Majority Leader Alice Madden (D-Boulder) who appears intent on finding a pro-choice candidate.