Today, SunLit editor Kevin Simpson chats with an author who looked at a lesser known aspect of one of the more famous names in Colorado history.

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Today, SunLit editor Kevin Simpson chats with an author who looked at a lesser known aspect of one of the more famous names in Colorado history.
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Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission 

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;

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Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

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Author Jody Pritzl on her book "Gold-Fated Family" with SunLit editor Kevin Simpson

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the record number of people getting out to enjoy nature but has warnings from local officials as wildfires rage in Colorado and fire restrictions are sweeping across the state.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/02/recreating-during-drought-wildfires/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/01/mesa-county-search-and-rescue-ruby-horsethief/

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the record number of people getting out to enjoy nature but has warnings from local officials as wildfires rage in Colorado and fire restrictions are sweeping across the state.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/02/recreating-during-drought-wildfires/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/02/recreating-during-drought-wildfires/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/01/mesa-county-search-and-rescue-ruby-horsethief/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/01/mesa-county-search-and-rescue-ruby-horsethief/</a>

More folks getting outside, but Colorado summer comes with warnings this year

Colorado Sun Public Policy Editor Justin George, is joined by political reporter Colleen Slevin to discuss the surprising results of Tuesday’s races.

Colorado Sun Public Policy Editor Justin George, is joined by political reporter Colleen Slevin to&nbsp;discuss the surprising results of Tuesday&rsquo;s races.

Progressives and a socialist win big in Colorado's primary election

Today, we’re checking in on our Colorado 150 series with culture and arts reporter Parker Yamasaki to talk about some of Colorado’s great venues (think Red Rocks) and mining towns (think Crystal Mill). Our series celebrates 150 awesome things about Colorado as we countdown to the Aug. 1 statehood day.

Colorado 150 landing page
https://coloradosun.com/colorado-150/ 
Reader suggestions
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/23/what-do-you-love-about-colorado-audience-callout/ 
June 4 episode
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colorado-150th-statehood-project-full-steam-ahead/id1529487340?i=1000771127906 
May 7 episode
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colorado-150th-birthday-celebration-underway/id1529487340?i=1000766587825 
April 23 episode
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sun-getting-in-on-colorados-150th-anniversary/id1529487340?i=1000763215424 

Today, we&rsquo;re checking in on our Colorado 150 series with culture and arts reporter Parker Yamasaki to talk about some of Colorado&rsquo;s great venues (think Red Rocks) and mining towns (think Crystal Mill). Our series celebrates 150 awesome things about Colorado as we countdown to the Aug. 1 statehood day.
Colorado 150 landing page <a href="https://coloradosun.com/colorado-150/">https://coloradosun.com/colorado-150/</a>&nbsp; Reader suggestions <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/23/what-do-you-love-about-colorado-audience-callout/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/23/what-do-you-love-about-colorado-audience-callout/</a>&nbsp; June 4 episode <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colorado-150th-statehood-project-full-steam-ahead/id1529487340?i=1000771127906">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colorado-150th-statehood-project-full-steam-ahead/id1529487340?i=1000771127906</a>&nbsp; May 7 episode <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colorado-150th-birthday-celebration-underway/id1529487340?i=1000766587825">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colorado-150th-birthday-celebration-underway/id1529487340?i=1000766587825</a>&nbsp; April 23 episode <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sun-getting-in-on-colorados-150th-anniversary/id1529487340?i=1000763215424">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sun-getting-in-on-colorados-150th-anniversary/id1529487340?i=1000763215424</a>&nbsp;

Author Jody Pritzl on her book "Gold-Fated Family" with SunLit editor Kevin Simpson

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