Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Tuesday October 27th, and we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you. Join us daily for an in-depth look at one of our top stories, and a quick summary of other important things happening in our state.

And later, for the first time on our podcast, we’re excited to share insight from one of our readers on what they’ve learned while living through a global pandemic in Colorado.

Today, our focus is on Pueblo County’s important role in the upcoming presidential election.

Today’s episode is brought to you by IndieGetUp. If you want a chance to win $2200 worth of impeccable outdoor gear, then check out their Born in Colorado Giveaway!

To enter, go to indiegetup.com/giveaway and follow the prompt to win, also check out indiegetup.com for your men’s sustainable fashion needs.

Before we begin, let’s take a look at what happened on this day in Colorado history - adapted from Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”:

Today, we take you back to October 27th, 1972 when a thousand people gathered at the university of northern colorado campus in Greeley to dedicate a new library building to arguably the most famous person ever to serve on the school’s faculty - author James A. Michener.

Now, our feature story.

That was Pueblo Mayor Nick Gradisar

Pueblo County flipped to Trump from Obama in 2016. But a lot is different this year compared to four years ago. For one, neither major party candidate made a campaign stop in Pueblo; while four years ago, Clinton and Trump held massive rallies here.

In addition, this year, Trump’s fans are considerably more vocal in their support.

Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul is joining us today to talk about why that happened, and why we’ll be keeping a close eye on Pueblo come election day.

Thanks Jesse.

So, as you’ve just heard. Once a reliably Democratic town and union stronghold, Pueblo is now the largest of five counties in Colorado that voted for President Barack Obama and then flipped to support Trump in the 2016 election.

Trump won in 2016 by just 390 votes.

Now, Republicans are walking door-to-door to turn out voters in Pueblo -- unlike the Democratic Party, which is mostly employing a digital outreach strategy amid public health concerns over the coronavirus.

The county Republican Party chairwoman, said she’s hearing from registered Democrats and union members who are ready to back Trump.

Before we go, and now that we’re months into dealing with the impacts of the coronavirus, we’re bringing you insight from one of our readers on how the experience has changed their lives, and what they’ve learned along the way. This is part of our “Write On, Colorado” initiative.

To browse through more than 150 personal essays and poems like this, or to submit your own, go to Colorado Sun dot com slash writeon.

Finally, here are a few other stories you should know about today:

Colorado voters are deciding a ballot question that seeks to limit how far into pregnancy an abortion can be legally performed.

The installation in Denver, “CARNE y ARENA” or Virtually Present, Physically Invisible, by renowned Mexican film director Alejandro Iñárritu, packs an emotional punch and comes at a time when it’s just possible the country could use a jolt of empathy.

As the pandemic forces colleges and universities to slash their budgets, part-time instructors are worried about partly or even entirely losing their teaching hours

Colorado’s pediatricians and educators are urging Gov. Jared Polis to take stronger actions to slow the spread of the coronavirus in order to preserve the possibility of students attending school in person.

For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com.

And don’t forget to check out the Born in Colorado Giveaway curated by IndieGetUp, Colorado’s number-one sustainable men’s fashion marketplace, for a chance to win $2200 worth of outdoor gear! Featuring Folsom Skis, Strafe Outerwear, Lems Shoes, D-Curve Optics, Point 6 socks, Arcanum CBD-infused tape, Ripton & Company, and Elsewhere Candle Company.

The IndieGetUp giveaway is the perfect way to explore the outdoors with premium gear.

Again, go to indiegetup.com/giveaway and follow the prompt to win, also check out indiegetup.com for all of your men’s sustainable fashion needs.

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, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up. It&rsquo;s Tuesday October 27th, and we&rsquo;re feeling lucky to start the day with you. Join us daily for an in-depth look at one of our top stories, and a quick summary of other important things happening in our state. And later, for the first time on our podcast, we&rsquo;re excited to share insight from one of our readers on what they&rsquo;ve learned while living through a global pandemic in Colorado. Today, our focus is on Pueblo County&rsquo;s important role in the upcoming presidential election. Today&rsquo;s episode is brought to you by IndieGetUp. If you want a chance to win $2200 worth of impeccable outdoor gear, then check out their Born in Colorado Giveaway! To enter, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://indiegetup.com/giveaway" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://indiegetup.com/giveaway&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1603865055572000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFqa5ax34tFkZEZY5PEj0Do0EbuCQ">indiegetup.com/giveaway</a>&nbsp;and follow the prompt to win, also check out&nbsp;<a href="http://indiegetup.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://indiegetup.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1603865055572000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH093eHW1muToegfylaC5P7DkG7rQ">indiegetup.com</a>&nbsp;for your men&rsquo;s sustainable fashion needs. Before we begin, let&rsquo;s take a look at what happened on this day in Colorado history - adapted from Derek R Everett&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Colorado Day by Day&rdquo;: Today, we take you back to October 27th, 1972 when a thousand people gathered at the university of northern colorado campus in Greeley to dedicate a new library building to arguably the most famous person ever to serve on the school&rsquo;s faculty - author James A. Michener. Now, our feature story. That was Pueblo Mayor Nick Gradisar Pueblo County flipped to Trump from Obama in 2016. But a lot is different this year compared to four years ago. For one, neither major party candidate made a campaign stop in Pueblo; while four years ago, Clinton and Trump held massive rallies here. In addition, this year, Trump&rsquo;s fans are considerably more vocal in their support. Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul is joining us today to talk about why that happened, and why we&rsquo;ll be keeping a close eye on Pueblo come election day. Thanks Jesse. So, as you&rsquo;ve just heard. Once a reliably Democratic town and union stronghold, Pueblo is now the largest of five counties in Colorado that voted for President Barack Obama and then flipped to support Trump in the 2016 election. Trump won in 2016 by just 390 votes. Now, Republicans are walking door-to-door to turn out voters in Pueblo -- unlike the Democratic Party, which is mostly employing a digital outreach strategy amid public health concerns over the coronavirus. The county Republican Party chairwoman, said she&rsquo;s hearing from registered Democrats and union members who are ready to back Trump. Before we go, and now that we&rsquo;re months into dealing with the impacts of the coronavirus, we&rsquo;re bringing you insight from one of our readers on how the experience has changed their lives, and what they&rsquo;ve learned along the way. This is part of our &ldquo;Write On, Colorado&rdquo; initiative. To browse through more than 150 personal essays and poems like this, or to submit your own, go to Colorado Sun dot com slash writeon. Finally, here are a few other stories you should know about today: Colorado voters are deciding a ballot question that seeks to limit how far into pregnancy an abortion can be legally performed. The installation in Denver, &ldquo;CARNE y ARENA&rdquo; or Virtually Present, Physically Invisible, by renowned Mexican film director Alejandro I&ntilde;&aacute;rritu, packs an emotional punch and comes at a time when it&rsquo;s just possible the country could use a jolt of empathy. As the pandemic forces colleges and universities to slash their budgets, part-time instructors are worried about partly or even entirely losing their teaching hours Colorado&rsquo;s pediatricians and educators are urging Gov. Jared Polis to take stronger actions to slow the spread of the coronavirus in order to preserve the possibility of students attending school in person. For more information on all of these stories, visit our website,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.coloradosun.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.coloradosun.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1603865055572000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEM7KkByERUqQ2Rn7pxE5TmNmaQJg">www.coloradosun.com</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to check out the Born in Colorado Giveaway curated by IndieGetUp, Colorado&rsquo;s number-one sustainable men&rsquo;s fashion marketplace, for a chance to win $2200 worth of outdoor gear! Featuring Folsom Skis, Strafe Outerwear, Lems Shoes, D-Curve Optics, Point 6 socks, Arcanum CBD-infused tape, Ripton &amp; Company, and Elsewhere Candle Company. The IndieGetUp giveaway is the perfect way to explore the outdoors with premium gear. Again, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://indiegetup.com/giveaway" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://indiegetup.com/giveaway&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1603865055572000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFqa5ax34tFkZEZY5PEj0Do0EbuCQ">indiegetup.com/giveaway</a>&nbsp;and follow the prompt to win, also check out&nbsp;<a href="http://indiegetup.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://indiegetup.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1603865055572000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH093eHW1muToegfylaC5P7DkG7rQ">indiegetup.com</a>&nbsp;for all of your men&rsquo;s sustainable fashion needs. 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&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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