Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up with the Colorado Sun. It’s Wednesday September 15th. Colorado Republicans see the once-a-decade redistricting process as an opportunity to regain some ground. 

 

Today - we take a look at an analysis of the latest maps that offer a glimpse into where the process of redrawing state House and Senate districts is headed. 

 

But first -- We’d like to thank our sponsor, Pinnacol Assurance. Pinnacol provides caring workers’ comp insurance. They were also named one of the most community-minded companies in Colorado. Pinnacol gives back through community investments, scholarships and apprenticeships. At Pinnacol, caring is more than kindness. It’s their powertool. See how they put care to work at Pinnacol dot com.

 

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 September 15th, 1879 - the date of the first official meeting of the Colorado Historical Society in Denver, now known as History Colorado.

 

At the time, the Rocky Mountain News informed its readers that [quote] “the attention of old timers and all interested in the early history of Denver and Colorado is called to the meeting of the State Historical Society”. 

 

Now, our feature story.

 

Colorado has been trending blue for years as the share of registered Republican voters has declined and the percentage of unaffiliated voters grows. Though Republicans see the once-a-decade redistricting process as an opportunity to regain some ground, an analysis of the latest maps shows Democrats would be poised to keep control of the state Legislature. The latest draft maps are based on 2020 census data and public feedback, and will surely change; another draft is due September 23. But they offer a glimpse into where the process of redrawing state House and Senate districts is headed. Thy Vo and Sandra Fish tell us more. 

 

To read more of Thy and Fish’s reporting on redistricting — and to sign up for their weekly newsletter — go to coloradosun.com. 

 

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

 

Grand Mesa Nordic skiers are no longer on a collision course with logging trucks on popular trails at the top of the world’s largest flattop mountain. Though an estimated 250 logging trucks had been slated to cut through the Nordic ski area this season, forest officials and the logging company have agreed to hold off until 2023. Along with recreational skiers, the trail network is heavily used in early season by numerous high school and collegiate ski teams because its 10,500-foot elevation usually brings early snow pack at a time when other Nordic areas are still waiting to groom trails.

 

President Joe Biden tried to advance his domestic spending plans Tuesday while touring the National Renewable Energy Laboratory campus near Superior to highlight how his clean-energy proposals would help combat climate change and create good-paying jobs along the way. The trip to the the lab’s Flatirons Campus capped the president’s two-day swing through the West. He spoke about “more jobs for the economy” as he checked out a giant windmill blade laying on the ground outside the lab and got a demonstration of wind turbine technology.

 

Amazon says it is bringing its palm-recognition technology to Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver. It’s the first time Amazon One technology will be used outside some of Amazon’s stores, where shoppers can pay for groceries and snacks by swiping their palms. Starting this week people going to concerts at Red Rocks will be able to sign up through A-E-G’s AXS ticketing system for the service that lets them wave their hand over a device to get into the venue. The Denver deal could lead to the technology being used at other A-E-G stadiums and movie theaters.

 

The former Lake County coroner was sentenced to six months of unsupervised probation after a jury found him guilty of second degree official misconduct. The charge stems from when 45-year-old Shannon Kent sent his wife, who was not a deputy coroner, to several death scenes over a four-month period in 2019. Kent was acquitted of second-degree perjury, which is a felony. He faces a separate charge related to a corpse that was allegedly stored unrefrigerated in his private funeral home for several months. 

 

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 with the Colorado Sun. It&rsquo;s Wednesday September 15th. Colorado Republicans see the once-a-decade redistricting process as an opportunity to regain some ground.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Today - we take a look at an analysis of the latest maps that offer a glimpse into where the process of redrawing state House and Senate districts is headed.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
But first -- We&rsquo;d like to thank our sponsor, Pinnacol Assurance. Pinnacol provides caring workers&rsquo; comp insurance. They were also named one of the most community-minded companies in Colorado. Pinnacol gives back through community investments, scholarships and apprenticeships. At Pinnacol, caring is more than kindness. It&rsquo;s their powertool. See how they put care to work at Pinnacol dot com.
&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 September 15th, 1879 - the date of the first official meeting of the Colorado Historical Society in Denver, now known as History Colorado.
&nbsp;
At the time, the Rocky Mountain News informed its readers that [quote] &ldquo;the attention of old timers and all interested in the early history of Denver and Colorado is called to the meeting of the State Historical Society&rdquo;.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Now, our feature story.
&nbsp;
Colorado has been trending blue for years as the share of registered Republican voters has declined and the percentage of unaffiliated voters grows. Though Republicans see the once-a-decade redistricting process as an opportunity to regain some ground, an analysis of the latest maps shows Democrats would be poised to keep control of the state Legislature. The latest draft maps are based on 2020 census data and public feedback, and will surely change; another draft is due September 23. But they offer a glimpse into where the process of redrawing state House and Senate districts is headed. Thy Vo and Sandra Fish tell us more.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
To read more of Thy and Fish&rsquo;s reporting on redistricting &mdash; and to sign up for their weekly newsletter &mdash; go to coloradosun.com.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:
&nbsp;
Grand Mesa Nordic skiers are no longer on a collision course with logging trucks on popular trails at the top of the world&rsquo;s largest flattop mountain. Though an estimated 250 logging trucks had been slated to cut through the Nordic ski area this season, forest officials and the logging company have agreed to hold off until 2023. Along with recreational skiers, the trail network is heavily used in early season by numerous high school and collegiate ski teams because its 10,500-foot elevation usually brings early snow pack at a time when other Nordic areas are still waiting to groom trails.
&nbsp;
President Joe Biden tried to advance his domestic spending plans Tuesday while touring the National Renewable Energy Laboratory campus near Superior to highlight how his clean-energy proposals would help combat climate change and create good-paying jobs along the way. The trip to the the lab&rsquo;s Flatirons Campus capped the president&rsquo;s two-day swing through the West. He spoke about &ldquo;more jobs for the economy&rdquo; as he checked out a giant windmill blade laying on the ground outside the lab and got a demonstration of wind turbine technology.
&nbsp;
Amazon says it is bringing its palm-recognition technology to Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver. It&rsquo;s the first time Amazon One technology will be used outside some of Amazon&rsquo;s stores, where shoppers can pay for groceries and snacks by swiping their palms. Starting this week people going to concerts at Red Rocks will be able to sign up through A-E-G&rsquo;s AXS ticketing system for the service that lets them wave their hand over a device to get into the venue. The Denver deal could lead to the technology being used at other A-E-G stadiums and movie theaters.
&nbsp;
The former Lake County coroner was sentenced to six months of unsupervised probation after a jury found him guilty of second degree official misconduct. The charge stems from when 45-year-old Shannon Kent sent his wife, who was not a deputy coroner, to several death scenes over a four-month period in 2019. Kent was acquitted of second-degree perjury, which is a felony. He faces a separate charge related to a corpse that was allegedly stored unrefrigerated in his private funeral home for several months.&nbsp;
&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.

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/.

The Daily Sun-Up

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;