Newsmaker Q&A: Markey returns to state she treasures

In June, Betsy Markey, who represented the 4th Congressional District for one term, announced she’ll be seeking the Democratic nomination for state treasurer in 2014.

The former Fort Collins business owner beat out Republican incumbent Marilyn Musgrave to win the U.S. House seat in 2008 but then lost to Cory Gardner in 2010. She then returned to Washington to serve as a deputy at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

We asked her what drew her back to Colorado at such a divisive political time and why she’s qualified to count beans for the state.

Question: What made you decide to return to…