That's only a week after Romney held two events along the Front Range. 

It's also two days before the first presidential debate at Denver University on Oct. 3. 

Colorado is a vital swing state in the presidential election and the state has seen its share of political luminaries this year.

Romney's running mate, Paul Ryan, had just held an evening rally in Colorado Springs when the campaign announced Romney's visit.

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