Today – we’re revisiting a talk about holiday cheer, as Sun writer Kevin Simpson chats with the Colorado woman behind thousands of visits with that jolly old elf, Santa Claus.

Today &ndash; we&rsquo;re revisiting a talk about holiday cheer, as Sun writer Kevin Simpson chats with the Colorado woman behind thousands of visits with that jolly old elf, Santa Claus.

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;

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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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The Colorado woman behind thousands of visits with Santa

Today, Sun reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about the threat to ponderosa pine trees in Colorado, as well as a state Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/25/colorado-pine-beetles-ponderosa-2025-growth/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/18/childrens-hospital-colorado-supreme-court/

Today, Sun reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about the threat to ponderosa pine trees in Colorado, as well as a state Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/25/colorado-pine-beetles-ponderosa-2025-growth/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/25/colorado-pine-beetles-ponderosa-2025-growth/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/18/childrens-hospital-colorado-supreme-court/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/18/childrens-hospital-colorado-supreme-court/</a>

Ponderosa Pines are struggling & Gender-affirming care goes before the court

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/23/colorado-front-range-foreclosures-housing/ 

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang discusses the uptick in foreclosures along the Front Range and the increase in the number of Colorado homebuyers struggling to pay their mortgage and asking for guidance.

Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/23/colorado-front-range-foreclosures-housing/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/23/colorado-front-range-foreclosures-housing/</a>&nbsp;
Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang discusses the uptick in foreclosures along the Front Range and the increase in the number of Colorado homebuyers struggling to pay their mortgage and asking for guidance.

Colorado foreclosures on the uptick

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/22/arkansas-river-rafting-low-flows/

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the outlook for Colorado’s rafting season and how outfitters, especially along the Arkansas River, are adjusting as we come off the worst winter for snow in history.

Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/22/arkansas-river-rafting-low-flows/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/22/arkansas-river-rafting-low-flows/</a>
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the outlook for Colorado&rsquo;s rafting season and how outfitters, especially along the Arkansas River, are adjusting as we come off the worst winter for snow in history.

The Colorado woman behind thousands of visits with Santa

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