Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Wednesday April 7th, and even though there’s a lot of turmoil right now we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you.

 

Today - Months after a winter storm paralyzed the southern U.S. and caused major utility issues, some Coloradans who are customers of electricity co-ops are now being charged more to help foot the bill.

 

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 7th, 1903 when prohibitionist Carrie Nation came to the tourist town of Glenwood Springs. Nation was motivated by a fiery determination to eradicate alcohol from American life and rallied against spirits to an interested crowd.

 

Now, our feature story.

 

It’s been almost two months since a deep freeze paralyzed much of the southern U.S. and spiked energy prices. Yet energy customers of Grand Valley Power in Grand Junction, as well as other electricity co-ops, are helping foot the bill even though it didn’t get very cold in their regions. Reporter Michael Booth talks with Lucy Haggard to untangle what’s happening in Colorado’s energy world.

 

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

 

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

 

Colorado lawmakers have unveiled the upcoming fiscal year’s budget to the tune of $34.1 billion. The budget has roughly $1.8 billion more available than the current fiscal year, due in large part to money left over from pandemic-induced budget cuts that turned out to be unnecessary. About $1.3 billion will be set aside for reserve savings, a significantly higher portion than in previous years. State employees will also get a 3% raise to help their wages match the market. 

 

The Major League Baseball All-Star Game will happen this July at Denver’s Coors Field, instead of at Truist Park in Atlanta as previously planned. The league moved the game in protest of Georgia’s new voting laws, which many critics argue will increase voter suppression. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said Tuesday that the city expects more than $100 million in economic benefit from the game. The Colorado Rockies opened their season at Coors Field on Thursday, winning against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/04/06/mlb-all-star-game-colorado/  

 

Angel of SHAV-ano Recycling, a family-run operation in CHAY-fee County, will shut down on Thursday because of slim profits and bad customer behavior. The company picked up roughly 4 million pounds of recyclables last year through its free community recycling sites, but owner Mickey Barry says it’s become more work than it’s worth. County officials were surprised by the announcement but say residents still can pay to have their recycling picked up at home by two private trash companies. 

 

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 Wednesday April 7th, and even though there&rsquo;s a lot of turmoil right now we&rsquo;re feeling lucky to start the day with you.
&nbsp;
Today - Months after a winter storm paralyzed the southern U.S. and caused major utility issues, some Coloradans who are customers of electricity co-ops are now being charged more to help foot the bill.
&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 7th, 1903 when prohibitionist Carrie Nation came to the tourist town of Glenwood Springs. Nation was motivated by a fiery determination to eradicate alcohol from American life and rallied against spirits to an interested crowd.
&nbsp;
Now, our feature story.
&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s been almost two months since a deep freeze paralyzed much of the southern U.S. and spiked energy prices. Yet energy customers of Grand Valley Power in Grand Junction, as well as other electricity co-ops, are helping foot the bill even though it didn&rsquo;t get very cold in their regions. Reporter Michael Booth talks with Lucy Haggard to untangle what&rsquo;s happening in Colorado&rsquo;s energy world.
&nbsp;
To read more about energy in Colorado, go to coloradosun.com.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:
&nbsp;
Colorado lawmakers have unveiled the upcoming fiscal year&rsquo;s budget to the tune of $34.1 billion. The budget has roughly $1.8 billion more available than the current fiscal year, due in large part to money left over from pandemic-induced budget cuts that turned out to be unnecessary. About $1.3 billion will be set aside for reserve savings, a significantly higher portion than in previous years. State employees will also get a 3% raise to help their wages match the market.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game will happen this July at Denver&rsquo;s Coors Field, instead of at Truist Park in Atlanta as previously planned. The league moved the game in protest of Georgia&rsquo;s new voting laws, which many critics argue will increase voter suppression. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said Tuesday that the city expects more than $100 million in economic benefit from the game. The Colorado Rockies opened their season at Coors Field on Thursday, winning against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
https://coloradosun.com/2021/04/06/mlb-all-star-game-colorado/&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Angel of SHAV-ano Recycling, a family-run operation in CHAY-fee County, will shut down on Thursday because of slim profits and bad customer behavior. The company picked up roughly 4 million pounds of recyclables last year through its free community recycling sites, but owner Mickey Barry says it&rsquo;s become more work than it&rsquo;s worth. County officials were surprised by the announcement but say residents still can pay to have their recycling picked up at home by two private trash companies.&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.
&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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