Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Thursday April 8th, and even though there’s a lot of turmoil right now we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you.

 

Today - Coloradans 16 or older are now eligible to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. So, what’s the best way to get an appointment?

 

But before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”:

 

Today, we take you back to April 8th, 1852 - the birthdate of Charles Boettcher. Boettcher was born in Germany and came to the U.S. 17 years later. He and his brother eventually opened a hardware store in Greeley, and soon expanded, opening more stores around the state. Then, with the silver boom he began investing in mines, banking and other industries. Eventually, he even helped found the Great Western Sugar Company and managed the Denver Tramway Company. Today the name endures through the Boettcher MAnsion in Jefferson County and the Boettcher Concert Hall.

 

Now, our feature story.

 

Every person in Colorado who is age 16 or older is now eligible to get vaccinated against coronavirus. But looking for an appointment can be chaotic and overwhelming. Reporter John Ingold shares with Lucy Haggard some tips on how people can find a time to get a shot.

 

To read more about coronavirus vaccinations and get resources on how to find an appointment, go to coloradosun.com. 

 

And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:

 

A new bill in the statehouse aims to give every Coloradan age 18 and younger a free mental health screening and up to three free visits with a therapist. House Bill 1258 would put $9 million toward the services, and to develop an online portal for scheduling them. The proposal combines ideas from Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Gov. Jared Polis’ office in an effort to help youth process the chaos of the past year.

 

When the coronavirus pandemic hit Colorado, mountain towns braced for the worst. But a new survey of sales tax reports from 20 resort communities found spending was down just three percent from 2019 to 2020. Some places saw worse outcomes than others, but none were as dire as projections from April 2020. Early reports from the current ski season indicate spending has tracked with pre-COVID seasons, despite capacity limits and a lack of events.

 

Colorado’s unemployment rate is back down to 6.6%, from its peak of 12.1% in April 2020. Yet as hundreds of thousands still look for work, many are struggling with the state-run job board. Connecting Colorado is run by the department of labor as part of a federal requirement to support people on unemployment. The board had more than 70,000 positions listed on Wednesday. But many workers find the board often duplicates positions, or doesn’t include high-profile hiring sprees from companies like Amazon. The board’s jobs are vetted through DirectEmployers Association, a nonprofit that manually posts each position.

 

For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. And don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow for a special holiday episode. Now, a quick message from our editor.

 

The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.

 

Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you’ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow.

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Good Morning, Colorado, you&rsquo;re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It&rsquo;s Thursday April 8th, and even though there&rsquo;s a lot of turmoil right now we&rsquo;re feeling lucky to start the day with you.
&nbsp;
Today - Coloradans 16 or older are now eligible to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. So, what&rsquo;s the best way to get an appointment?
&nbsp;
But before we begin, let&rsquo;s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Colorado Day by Day&rdquo;:
&nbsp;
Today, we take you back to April 8th, 1852 - the birthdate of Charles Boettcher. Boettcher was born in Germany and came to the U.S. 17 years later. He and his brother eventually opened a hardware store in Greeley, and soon expanded, opening more stores around the state. Then, with the silver boom he began investing in mines, banking and other industries. Eventually, he even helped found the Great Western Sugar Company and managed the Denver Tramway Company. Today the name endures through the Boettcher MAnsion in Jefferson County and the Boettcher Concert Hall.
&nbsp;
Now, our feature story.
&nbsp;
Every person in Colorado who is age 16 or older is now eligible to get vaccinated against coronavirus. But looking for an appointment can be chaotic and overwhelming. Reporter John Ingold shares with Lucy Haggard some tips on how people can find a time to get a shot.
&nbsp;
To read more about coronavirus vaccinations and get resources on how to find an appointment, go to coloradosun.com.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:
&nbsp;
A new bill in the statehouse aims to give every Coloradan age 18 and younger a free mental health screening and up to three free visits with a therapist. House Bill 1258 would put $9 million toward the services, and to develop an online portal for scheduling them. The proposal combines ideas from Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Gov. Jared Polis&rsquo; office in an effort to help youth process the chaos of the past year.
&nbsp;
When the coronavirus pandemic hit Colorado, mountain towns braced for the worst. But a new survey of sales tax reports from 20 resort communities found spending was down just three percent from 2019 to 2020. Some places saw worse outcomes than others, but none were as dire as projections from April 2020. Early reports from the current ski season indicate spending has tracked with pre-COVID seasons, despite capacity limits and a lack of events.
&nbsp;
Colorado&rsquo;s unemployment rate is back down to 6.6%, from its peak of 12.1% in April 2020. Yet as hundreds of thousands still look for work, many are struggling with the state-run job board. Connecting Colorado is run by the department of labor as part of a federal requirement to support people on unemployment. The board had more than 70,000 positions listed on Wednesday. But many workers find the board often duplicates positions, or doesn&rsquo;t include high-profile hiring sprees from companies like Amazon. The board&rsquo;s jobs are vetted through DirectEmployers Association, a nonprofit that manually posts each position.
&nbsp;
For more information on all of these stories, visit our website,<a href="http://www.coloradosun.com/"> www.coloradosun.com</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to tune in again tomorrow for a special holiday episode. Now, a quick message from our editor.
&nbsp;
The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.
&nbsp;
Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you&rsquo;ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don&rsquo;t forget to tune in again tomorrow.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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