Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Thursday April 22nd, and even though there’s a lot of turmoil right now we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you.

 

It’s Earth Day today and we’re talking all about recycling in Colorado. 

 

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 22nd, 1869 when federal officials purchased a site on Colfax Avenue in Denver for $60,000. Why? To set up a facility to produce coin money. The structure they built remains in operation today. Denver’s US Mint also now represents the second largest American gold depository.

 

Now, our feature story.

 

For the 51st annual celebration of Earth Day, reporter Lucy Haggard dives into Colorado’s complete glass recycling loop, and what it could take to improve the state’s recycling rates. 

 

To read more about recycling in Colorado, go to coloradosun.com. 

 

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

 

Northern Water will put $15 million into a trust to end a legal battle over its Windy Gap firming project and the Chimney Hollow reservoir. The reservoir will be filled with water drawn from the Colorado River Basin in Grand County and mostly will benefit 12 of Northern Water’s members, including nine Front Range cities. A coalition of environmental groups trying to stop the transfer of Western Slope water to the Front Range said they were disappointed by the court order that sent them to mediation with Northern Water. But they said the money will be used to mitigate some of the harms caused by diversion project.

 

https://coloradosun.com/2021/04/21/chimney-hollow-dam-loveland-settlement/

 

A once-in-70-years freeze in October killed one of the Western Slope’s most beloved organic peach orchards. To survive the devastating financial loss, orchardman Steve Ela is asking supporters to sponsor baby trees as he replants the Ela Family Farm orchard near Hotchkiss. He’s also warning his customers across the state that they’ll have to buy peaches from other growers this year. The official Western Slope peach forecast suggests most orchards near Palisade will have crops about 80 percent of normal.

 

Engineering students from the University of Colorado have won the U.S. Department of Energy’s solar decathlon with an affordable, energy efficient home they built in Fraser. The 1,200 square foot home stays cozy even when temperatures in the mountain town plummet below zero and the new owners sell extra solar energy back to the utility in their community. The house also is being touted as a model for affordable housing because its cost -- including land -- was about $300,000 less than the median home price in Grand County last month.

 

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 22nd, and even though there&rsquo;s a lot of turmoil right now we&rsquo;re feeling lucky to start the day with you.
&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s Earth Day today and we&rsquo;re talking all about recycling in Colorado.&nbsp;
&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 22nd, 1869 when federal officials purchased a site on Colfax Avenue in Denver for $60,000. Why? To set up a facility to produce coin money. The structure they built remains in operation today. Denver&rsquo;s US Mint also now represents the second largest American gold depository.
&nbsp;
Now, our feature story.
&nbsp;
For the 51st annual celebration of Earth Day, reporter Lucy Haggard dives into Colorado&rsquo;s complete glass recycling loop, and what it could take to improve the state&rsquo;s recycling rates.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
To read more about recycling in Colorado, go to coloradosun.com.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:
&nbsp;
Northern Water will put $15 million into a trust to end a legal battle over its Windy Gap firming project and the Chimney Hollow reservoir. The reservoir will be filled with water drawn from the Colorado River Basin in Grand County and mostly will benefit 12 of Northern Water&rsquo;s members, including nine Front Range cities. A coalition of environmental groups trying to stop the transfer of Western Slope water to the Front Range said they were disappointed by the court order that sent them to mediation with Northern Water. But they said the money will be used to mitigate some of the harms caused by diversion project.
&nbsp;
https://coloradosun.com/2021/04/21/chimney-hollow-dam-loveland-settlement/
&nbsp;
A once-in-70-years freeze in October killed one of the Western Slope&rsquo;s most beloved organic peach orchards. To survive the devastating financial loss, orchardman Steve Ela is asking supporters to sponsor baby trees as he replants the Ela Family Farm orchard near Hotchkiss. He&rsquo;s also warning his customers across the state that they&rsquo;ll have to buy peaches from other growers this year. The official Western Slope peach forecast suggests most orchards near Palisade will have crops about 80 percent of normal.
&nbsp;
Engineering students from the University of Colorado have won the U.S. Department of Energy&rsquo;s solar decathlon with an affordable, energy efficient home they built in Fraser. The 1,200 square foot home stays cozy even when temperatures in the mountain town plummet below zero and the new owners sell extra solar energy back to the utility in their community. The house also is being touted as a model for affordable housing because its cost -- including land -- was about $300,000 less than the median home price in Grand County last month.
&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;