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

Today, Colorado Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane breaks down a new federal plan on how to share Colorado River water over the next two years as the states continue to remain at loggerheads over a bigger long-term plan.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/21/colorado-river-water-restrictions-cuts-federal-management-plan/

Today, Colorado Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane breaks down a new federal plan on how to share Colorado River water over the next two years as the states continue to remain at loggerheads over a bigger long-term plan.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/21/colorado-river-water-restrictions-cuts-federal-management-plan/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/21/colorado-river-water-restrictions-cuts-federal-management-plan/</a>

New Colorado River water cuts hit Lower Basin state

Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar joins us to discuss his new book, Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America. Salazar reflects on his life, career and the experiences that shaped his vision for a more inclusive country.

Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar joins us to discuss his new book, Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America. Salazar reflects on his life, career and the experiences that shaped his vision for a more inclusive country.

Sec. Ken Salazar on his new book "Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America"

Today, Colorado Sun education reporter Erica Breunlin has the results from the annual Colorado Measures of Academic Success assessment and breaks down this year’s data and what it means for educators, administrators, parents and students across Colorado.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/colorado-students-cmas-psat-sat-results-standardized-testing/

Today, Colorado Sun education reporter Erica Breunlin has the results from the annual Colorado Measures of Academic Success assessment and breaks down this year&rsquo;s data and what it means for educators, administrators, parents and students across Colorado.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/colorado-students-cmas-psat-sat-results-standardized-testing/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/colorado-students-cmas-psat-sat-results-standardized-testing/ </a>

Why climbing 14ers has gotten more expensive; Sugar City

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