Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up from the Colorado Sun. It’s Monday March 15th, 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. 

 

Today -- Two of the largest water storage options in the American West are at record low levels. And despite the need, building a dam can be more challenging than you think.

 

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 March 15th, 1877 when Colorado’s first state legislature met in Denver. The General Assembly and Governor John L. Routt hammered out legislation on issues, some fundamental and some symbolic. Among the latter, no statue trumped the one signed by Routt on this day which determined the state seal.

 

 Now, our feature story. 

 

Lake Mead and Lake Powell, two of the American West’s largest water storage options, are at record low levels. Yet in northern Colorado, water managers are asking for permission to build more dams. Reporter Michael Booth talks with Lucy Haggard about the proposed Chimney Hollow project and explains why building a dam in Colorado is easier said than done.

 

 To read more about the chimney hollow dam project, go to coloradosun.com. 

 

Thanks for listening. Finally, here are a few stories you should know about today:

 

A massive blizzard on Colorado’s Front Range has led to closures Monday, including at the state capitol. The storm, which started rolling in on Saturday, dropped anywhere from one to three feet of snow from Denver to the Wyoming border. I-70 and I-25, two of Colorado’s major highways, closed multiple times over the weekend as crews worked to keep up with the snow. Denver International Airport also halted flights Sunday.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/14/colorado-winter-storm-march-2021/ 

 

Every Coloradan age 16 and older will be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine by mid-April. Governor Jared Polis said Friday that overlapping the vaccine’s distribution phases will ensure demand and supply are adequately matched. The next phase, 1b4, will open up vaccine access this Friday for those 50 years and older, as well as many essential workers.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/12/jared-polis-coronavirus-briefing-vaccines-march-12/ 

 

Democrat Gregg Smith will not run to unseat Republican Representative Lauren Boebert, Smith announced Monday. He announced his candidacy shortly after the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6 but faced criticism for his connections to the private security firm Blackwater. A number of other democrats have since jumped into the 2022 congressional race, and Smith said he feels confident one of them can beat Boebert.

 

For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. Now, a quick message from our editor.

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Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up from the Colorado Sun. It&rsquo;s Monday March 15th, 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.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Today -- Two of the largest water storage options in the American West are at record low levels. And despite the need, building a dam can be more challenging than you think.
&nbsp;
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 March 15th, 1877 when Colorado&rsquo;s first state legislature met in Denver. The General Assembly and Governor John L. Routt hammered out legislation on issues, some fundamental and some symbolic. Among the latter, no statue trumped the one signed by Routt on this day which determined the state seal.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;Now, our feature story.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Lake Mead and Lake Powell, two of the American West&rsquo;s largest water storage options, are at record low levels. Yet in northern Colorado, water managers are asking for permission to build more dams. Reporter Michael Booth talks with Lucy Haggard about the proposed Chimney Hollow project and explains why building a dam in Colorado is easier said than done.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;To read more about the chimney hollow dam project, go to coloradosun.com.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Thanks for listening. Finally, here are a few stories you should know about today:
&nbsp;
A massive blizzard on Colorado&rsquo;s Front Range has led to closures Monday, including at the state capitol. The storm, which started rolling in on Saturday, dropped anywhere from one to three feet of snow from Denver to the Wyoming border. I-70 and I-25, two of Colorado&rsquo;s major highways, closed multiple times over the weekend as crews worked to keep up with the snow. Denver International Airport also halted flights Sunday.
https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/14/colorado-winter-storm-march-2021/&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Every Coloradan age 16 and older will be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine by mid-April. Governor Jared Polis said Friday that overlapping the vaccine&rsquo;s distribution phases will ensure demand and supply are adequately matched. The next phase, 1b4, will open up vaccine access this Friday for those 50 years and older, as well as many essential workers.
https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/12/jared-polis-coronavirus-briefing-vaccines-march-12/&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Democrat Gregg Smith will not run to unseat Republican Representative Lauren Boebert, Smith announced Monday. He announced his candidacy shortly after the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6 but faced criticism for his connections to the private security firm Blackwater. A number of other democrats have since jumped into the 2022 congressional race, and Smith said he feels confident one of them can beat Boebert.
&nbsp;
For more information on all of these stories, visit our website,<a href="http://www.coloradosun.com/"> www.coloradosun.com</a>. 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.
&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/.

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