Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins gets us caught up on the Colorado ski season, from the latest backcountry conditions after last week’s storm cycles, to wondering if the resorts can recover from a tough year and his favorite moments for the Colorado Olympians.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/18/avalanche-danger-spikes/ 

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins gets us caught up on the Colorado ski season, from the latest backcountry conditions after last week&rsquo;s storm cycles, to wondering if the resorts can recover from a tough year and his favorite moments for the Colorado Olympians.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/18/avalanche-danger-spikes/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/18/avalanche-danger-spikes/&nbsp; </a>

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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Veteran reporter Jason Blevins covers the industry from the inside out, plus indulges in the fun side of being outdoors in our beautiful state.

Veteran reporter Jason Blevins covers the industry from the inside out, plus indulges in the fun side of being outdoors in our beautiful state.

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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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Colorado ski season insights and some great Colorado Olympic moments

G. Brown of the Colorado Music Experience and the Sun's Kevin Simpson talk breakup songs.

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G. Brown of the Colorado Music Experience and the Sun's Kevin Simpson talk breakup songs.
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G. Brown of the Colorado Music Experience talks breakup songs

Today, we're tuning in behind the scenes of a new series The Colorado Sun is reporting on the state's struggling child care system. The series, funded by a grant from Gary Community Ventures, will explore why child care has become too expensive for many families, the reasons why many child care providers are scraping by and what solutions might make child care more accessible.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/15/colorado-child-care-unaffordable-out-of-reach-school-families/ & https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/17/new-mexico-is-making-child-care-free-for-all-working-parents-why-isnt-colorado/ 

Photo by Jeremy Sparig, Special to The Colorado Sun

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Today, we're tuning in behind the scenes of a new series The Colorado Sun is reporting on the state's struggling child care system. The series, funded by a grant from Gary Community Ventures, will explore why child care has become too expensive for many families, the reasons why many child care providers are scraping by and what solutions might make child care more accessible.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/15/colorado-child-care-unaffordable-out-of-reach-school-families/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/15/colorado-child-care-unaffordable-out-of-reach-school-families/</a> &amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/17/new-mexico-is-making-child-care-free-for-all-working-parents-why-isnt-colorado/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/17/new-mexico-is-making-child-care-free-for-all-working-parents-why-isnt-colorado/</a>&nbsp;
Photo by Jeremy Sparig, Special to The Colorado Sun
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Child care costs are pricing out both Colorado families and providers

The Trump administration has rolled back hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for Colorado among other punitive actions directed toward the state. Colorado Sun reporter Taylor Dolven explored why alongside Colorado Public Radio reporters Bente Birkeland and Caitlyn Kim on the latest edition of Purplish. Purplish is a production of CPR News and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. The Colorado Sun is a member of the alliance.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/04/colorado-attorney-general-phil-weiser-lawsuits-trump/

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The Trump administration has rolled back hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for Colorado among other punitive actions directed toward the state. Colorado Sun reporter Taylor Dolven explored why alongside Colorado Public Radio reporters Bente Birkeland and Caitlyn Kim on the latest edition of Purplish.&nbsp;Purplish is a production of CPR News and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. The Colorado Sun is a member of the alliance.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/04/colorado-attorney-general-phil-weiser-lawsuits-trump/">https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/04/colorado-attorney-general-phil-weiser-lawsuits-trump/</a>
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Colorado ski season insights and some great Colorado Olympic moments

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