Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up with the Colorado Sun. It’s Wednesday August 25th.

 

Today - A new study shows that most of the water Denverites see in city creeks during the summer months isn’t actually coming from the mountains or rainfall. It’s coming from city tap water. 

 

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 August 25th, 1888 when a shootout happened in Stonewall... But the story actually starts earlier. The Maxwell Grant and Railway Company had purchased the land in 1869 and then defied the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo by attempting to evict the people already living there. By 1887, the Supreme Court sided with the new corporate owners. When Las Animas County officials arrived to evict the residents of Stonewall the following year, violence broke out. Even though the locals won the skirmish, three settlers were killed in the violence.

 

Now, our feature story.

 

A new study from Colorado State University shows most of the water Denverites see in city creeks in the summer isn’t coming from the mountains or rainfall. It’s coming from city tap water. 

 

Historically, most of these streams should be bone dry during the hottest months of the year. Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth recently dug into what the study means for the city.

 

Fellow Sun reporter Daniel Ducassi speaks with Booth about the details of the study.

 

To read more of Michael Booth’s reporting on water in Colorado, go to coloradosun.com

 

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

 

Unite for Colorado, which was fined $40,000 for not disclosing its donors after spending $4 million on 2020 ballot initiatives, is in a war to keep those donors secret. Progressive activists have fired two complaints alleging that the organization has spent so much money directly campaigning for conservative causes that it should lose its status as a political nonprofit and begin functioning as an issue committee. Political nonprofits don’t have to disclose their donors as long as their primary purpose isn’t to support or oppose causes and candidates. They’re often called dark money groups, and they are some of the biggest spenders in Colorado elections for both Democrats and Republicans. 

 

For long stretches of the summer Colorado has been bathed in smoke traveling hundreds of miles from wildfires in California and Oregon. That long-range smoke could be more dangerous than homegrown forest fire fumes, it turns out. Some initial studies have shown that long-range smoke may be more toxic. It’s also harder to notice since its smoky smell disappears. One study from the Colorado School of Public Health showed increased incidence of premature births, gestational diabetes and hospitalizations for cardiovascular problems during long-range smoke events.

 

A psychiatrist has recommended that a mentally ill Danish man accused of starting a wildfire in 2018 that burned 149 homes should be forcibly medicated. The decision could pave the way to him being able to stand trial. The finding of the doctor at the state mental hospital was revealed Monday during a court hearing. A judge must approve the recommendation before any medication can be given to Jesper Joergensen, who has been repeatedly found unable to go on trial after being diagnosed with delusional disorder following the Spring Creek fire near LaVeta.

 

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 August 25th.
&nbsp;
Today - A new study shows that most of the water Denverites see in city creeks during the summer months isn&rsquo;t actually coming from the mountains or rainfall. It&rsquo;s coming from city tap water.&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 August 25th, 1888 when a shootout happened in Stonewall... But the story actually starts earlier. The Maxwell Grant and Railway Company had purchased the land in 1869 and then defied the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo by attempting to evict the people already living there. By 1887, the Supreme Court sided with the new corporate owners. When Las Animas County officials arrived to evict the residents of Stonewall the following year, violence broke out. Even though the locals won the skirmish, three settlers were killed in the violence.
&nbsp;
Now, our feature story.
&nbsp;
A new study from Colorado State University shows most of the water Denverites see in city creeks in the summer isn&rsquo;t coming from the mountains or rainfall. It&rsquo;s coming from city tap water.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Historically, most of these streams should be bone dry during the hottest months of the year. Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth recently dug into what the study means for the city.
&nbsp;
Fellow Sun reporter Daniel Ducassi speaks with Booth about the details of the study.
&nbsp;
To read more of Michael Booth&rsquo;s reporting on water in Colorado, go to coloradosun.com
&nbsp;
And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:
&nbsp;
Unite for Colorado, which was fined $40,000 for not disclosing its donors after spending $4 million on 2020 ballot initiatives, is in a war to keep those donors secret. Progressive activists have fired two complaints alleging that the organization has spent so much money directly campaigning for conservative causes that it should lose its status as a political nonprofit and begin functioning as an issue committee. Political nonprofits don&rsquo;t have to disclose their donors as long as their primary purpose isn&rsquo;t to support or oppose causes and candidates. They&rsquo;re often called dark money groups, and they are some of the biggest spenders in Colorado elections for both Democrats and Republicans.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
For long stretches of the summer Colorado has been bathed in smoke traveling hundreds of miles from wildfires in California and Oregon. That long-range smoke could be more dangerous than homegrown forest fire fumes, it turns out. Some initial studies have shown that long-range smoke may be more toxic. It&rsquo;s also harder to notice since its smoky smell disappears. One study from the Colorado School of Public Health showed increased incidence of premature births, gestational diabetes and hospitalizations for cardiovascular problems during long-range smoke events.
&nbsp;
A psychiatrist has recommended that a mentally ill Danish man accused of starting a wildfire in 2018 that burned 149 homes should be forcibly medicated. The decision could pave the way to him being able to stand trial. The finding of the doctor at the state mental hospital was revealed Monday during a court hearing. A judge must approve the recommendation before any medication can be given to Jesper Joergensen, who has been repeatedly found unable to go on trial after being diagnosed with delusional disorder following the Spring Creek fire near LaVeta.
&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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