Today – as part of our High Cost of Colorado series we talk with Sun reporter Olivia Prentzel about how much more expensive it is to enjoy outdoors, including climbing four-teen-ers.  

Today – as part of our High Cost of Colorado series we talk with Sun reporter Olivia Prentzel about how much more expensive it is to enjoy outdoors, including climbing four-teen-ers.

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/.

The Daily Sun-Up

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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Living in Colorado right now means worrying about what everything costs. People say housing and other prices are the state’s biggest problem. This new ongoing Colorado Sun series puts reporters with all kinds of Coloradans to talk about their challenges, their fears and, in some remarkable cases, their solutions.

Living in Colorado right now means worrying about what everything costs. People say housing and other prices are the state’s biggest problem. This new ongoing Colorado Sun series puts reporters with all kinds of Coloradans to talk about their challenges, their fears and, in some remarkable cases, their solutions.

High Cost of Colorado

Veteran reporter Jason Blevins covers the industry from the inside out, plus indulges in the fun side of being outdoors in our beautiful state.

Veteran reporter Jason Blevins covers the industry from the inside out, plus indulges in the fun side of being outdoors in our beautiful state.

The Outsider with Jason Blevins

Why climbing 14ers has gotten more expensive; Sugar City

Author Cam Torrens joins the podcast to discuss his journey from a career in the military to writing fiction. He shares what inspired him to become an author, the challenges of transitioning to a creative career, and the story behind his latest novel, HAVOC: Trouble on the Trail, a Colorado Book Award finalist.

Sponsor: https://honestlygood.org

Author Cam Torrens joins the podcast to discuss his journey from a career in the military to writing fiction. He shares what inspired him to become an author, the challenges of transitioning to a creative career, and the story behind his latest novel, HAVOC: Trouble on the Trail, a Colorado Book Award finalist.
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Cam Torrens on pursuing writing after his military career & his novel "HAVOC"

Two influential hunting organizations are suing the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, saying a new rule reducing the daily limits on killing Colorado furbearers violated the State Administrative Procedure Act and its statutory wildlife management obligations. Today, rural reporter Tracy Ross breaks down the lawsuit and the pending implications.

Story link:

New lawsuit: https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/13/hunting-groups-sue-colorado-parks-wildlife-over-bag-limits/

July decision: 

https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/18/colorado-wildlife-commission-reduces-number-of-fur-bearing-animals-trappers-can-kill/

March CPW meeting:

https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/04/tension-over-furbearer-hunting-prompts-increased-security-at-cpw-meeting/

Two influential hunting organizations are suing the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, saying a new rule reducing the daily limits on killing Colorado furbearers violated the State Administrative Procedure Act and its statutory wildlife management obligations. Today, rural reporter Tracy Ross breaks down the lawsuit and the pending implications.
Story link:
New lawsuit: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/13/hunting-groups-sue-colorado-parks-wildlife-over-bag-limits/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/13/hunting-groups-sue-colorado-parks-wildlife-over-bag-limits/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792205047457000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wvlWSY0fF26ZC3UoQJmTV">https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/13/hunting-groups-sue-colorado-parks-wildlife-over-bag-limits/</a>
July decision:&nbsp;
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/18/colorado-wildlife-commission-reduces-number-of-fur-bearing-animals-trappers-can-kill/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/18/colorado-wildlife-commission-reduces-number-of-fur-bearing-animals-trappers-can-kill/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792205047457000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2QLJ1gXurRWquajdW2tOM0">https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/18/colorado-wildlife-commission-reduces-number-of-fur-bearing-animals-trappers-can-kill/</a>
March CPW meeting:
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/04/tension-over-furbearer-hunting-prompts-increased-security-at-cpw-meeting/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/04/tension-over-furbearer-hunting-prompts-increased-security-at-cpw-meeting/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792205047457000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1bzlvnn6rYRdf6hnq6JTq5">https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/04/tension-over-furbearer-hunting-prompts-increased-security-at-cpw-meeting/</a>

Colorado Parks and Wildlife decision draws lawsuit

Today, reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold discuss rising flu cases in Colorado as well as a state-sponsored fish giveaway.

Today, reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold discuss rising flu cases in Colorado as well as a state-sponsored fish giveaway.

Why climbing 14ers has gotten more expensive; Sugar City

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