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Colo. Gov. Bill Owens (R) named state Sen. Jim Dyer (D) to succee...

Colo. Gov. Bill Owens (R) named state Sen. Jim Dyer (D) to succeed PUC Comr. Robert Hix, whose term has expired. Appointment will be effective when current legislative session ends May 9. Political observers said move could pave way…

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for Republicans to regain control of Senate in 2003, where Democrats currently hold one-vote majority. Senate vacancy committee has 10 days after Dyer’s resignation to name interim replacement to serve year remaining in his term. Otherwise, Owens would make appointment. Dyer is considered popular lawmaker who served 6 terms in House. This is his first Senate term, representing district that normally strongly favors Republicans.