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Rain in southwestern Colorado raises rivers to levels unseen since the 1970s, water stored in one reservoir doubles

Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 1d

New: Rain in southwestern Colorado raises rivers to levels unseen since the 1970s, water stored in one reservoir doubles | The Colorado Sun
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The San Juan River near Pagosa Springs peaked at 12.6 feet deep. People still are out of their homes in Vallecito.

Vail Rescue Group uses new mapping technology to solve 19-year-old cold case of missing hiker on Mount of the Holy Cross

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Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 2d

Fascinating story by Jason Blevins about how searchers are using new technology to bring the missing back home … Vail Rescue Group uses new mapping technology to solve 19-year-old cold case of missing hiker on Mount of the Holy Cross | The Colorado Sun
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Michelle Vanek disappeared on Mount of the Holy Cross in 2005. Vail Rescue Group found clues that led to answers 19 years later

From Brooklyn to Beulah, hippie beginnings to golden years, a retired couple returns to van life

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Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 2d

Lovely story by Kevin Simpson. It’s the latest installment in our Aging in Colorado series. … From Brooklyn to Beulah, hippie beginnings to golden years, a retired couple returns to van life | The Colorado Sun
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Part of Colorado’s rapidly aging demographic, Dave and Helene Van Manen left their mountain home for a more practical future.

Southern Colorado towns regroup after major flooding, brace for more rain in forecast

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Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 2d

Southern Colorado towns regroup after major flooding, brace for more rain in forecast | The Colorado Sun
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At least two homes "total loss," 90 others damaged as tropical depression brings heavy rain across region. Storms aren't over yet.

Raging creeks cut off evacuation routes in southwest Colorado as about 390 households are forced to flee

Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: Raging creeks cut off evacuation routes in southwest Colorado as about 390 households are forced to flee | The Colorado Sun
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Heavy rain sent by Hurricane Priscilla forced about 390 homes at the north end of Vallecito Reservoir to evacuate. More weather is on the way.

ACLU, Colorado law firms sue ICE to stop "indiscriminate" arrests and detentions

Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 5d

ACLU, Colorado law firms sue ICE to stop "indiscriminate" arrests and detentions | The Colorado Sun
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Caroline Dias Goncalves, a 19-year-old college student detained by ICE in June, is one of the plaintiffs

The world's top mountaineer climbed 404,000 feet on 72 14ers, covering 3,100 miles on foot and bike for his States of Elevation project

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The Colorado Sun ☀️ @coloradosun.com · 6d

Kilian Jornet races across 72 14ers in Colorado, California and Washington in 31 days

Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink

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Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 6d

This is an important documentary that underscores the stakes for all of us -- not just journalists, but the communities that they cover. This is worth your time.

Steve Mullis @stevemullis.net · 7d

The documentary "Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink," about how Hedge fund Alden Global Capital is gobbling up newspapers across America and gutting them, is available to watch on PBS.

A handful of journalists rebel against a hedge fund that is gutting newspapers nationwide.

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Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 6d

New: Nederland shopping center that anchored both town and travel is on fire coloradosun.com/2025/10/09/n...

Nederland shopping center that anchored both town and travel is on fire

Central Nederland was ordered evacuated early Thursday a firefighters worked to protect the center near the Carousel of Happiness

Hundreds of Colorado Springs teachers strike over loss of collective bargaining

Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 7d

Hundreds of Colorado Springs teachers strike over loss of collective bargaining, although classes remained in session Wednesday with substitutes and former teachers-turned-administrators .... coloradosun.com/2025/10/08/h...

Classes remained in session on Wednesday with Colorado Springs School District 11 relying on substitutes and former teachers-turned-administrators

These 14 Colorado cities aren’t complying with state housing laws. It could cost them $280M in grants.

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Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 8d

These 14 Colorado cities aren’t complying with state housing laws. It could cost them $280M in grants. coloradosun.com/2025/10/07/c...

Some of the cities that aren’t in compliance filed a lawsuit against the Polis administration earlier this year over its threat to withhold grant funding if they didn’t comply with the affordable hous...

CO Supreme Court: Aurora Sentinel is a ‘citizen’ entitled to attorney fees for winning an open meetings law case - Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition

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Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition @coloradofoic.bsky.social · 8d

The Aurora Sentinel is a “citizen” entitled to recover attorney fees and court costs for prevailing in an open meetings lawsuit against the Aurora City Council, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

The Aurora Sentinel is a “citizen” entitled to recover attorney fees and court costs for prevailing in an open meetings lawsuit against the Aurora City Council, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled.

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Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 8d

Update: Conservative SCOTUS justices seem to agree with a Christian counselor in Colorado … Colorado law banning conversion therapy for gay, transgender minors scrutinized before U.S. Supreme Court | The Colorado Sun
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Colorado law banning conversion therapy for gay, transgender minors scrutinized before U.S. Supreme Court

A Colorado law banning so-called conversion therapy to “cure” minors of being gay or transgender was scrutinized Tuesday in arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court, which will decide whether banning t...

Colorado law banning conversion therapy for gay, transgender minors goes before the U.S. Supreme Court

Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 8d

Colorado law banning conversion therapy for gay, transgender minors goes before the U.S. Supreme Court | The Colorado Sun
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A Colorado law banning so-called conversion therapy to “cure” minors of being gay or transgender was scrutinized Tuesday in arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court, which will decide whether banning t...

Rare death of a climbing guide on Idaho Springs via ferrata launches state, federal investigations

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Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 12d

And then, just this week, a celebrated climber died in Yosemite in another reppelling accident. .... Rare death of a climbing guide on Idaho Springs via ferrata launches state, federal investigations coloradosun.com/2025/10/03/i...

Olivia Copeland, a 26-year-old climbing guide, died in a fall while rappelling with her group on the Blue Sky Via Ferrata in Idaho Springs

Trump administration slashes $550 million in Colorado clean energy grants. Democrats call it revenge.

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Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 12d

Trump administration slashes $550 million in Colorado clean energy grants. Democrats call it revenge. coloradosun.com/2025/10/03/c...

Mostly blue states, like Colorado, are losing $7.5 billion in federal clean energy grants. Democrats say it is an act of political revenge.

Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 12d

New: Palmer Lake residents will vote to approve or deny annexation for Buc-ee’s | The Colorado Sun
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John Hickenlooper on what it would take to get his vote to end the federal government’s shutdown

Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 14d

New: John Hickenlooper on what it would take to get his vote to end the federal government’s shutdown coloradosun.com/2025/10/01/j...

The Colorado Democrat estimates the shutdown will last at least a week or two

US Patent Office is closing the Denver regional office permanently

Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 14d

NEW: As the federal government shutdown takes hold, we’re seeing the first impacts. …. US Patent Office is closing the Denver regional office permanently | The Colorado Sun
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This is not part of the federal shutdown that began Wednesday. The regional office opened outside of DC to expand the agency’s U.S. presence.

Colorado authorities reviewing 2005 probe into Hunter S. Thompson’s death

Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 15d

New: Colorado authorities reviewing 2005 probe into Hunter S. Thompson’s death coloradosun.com/2025/09/30/h...

The famous author, known for his gonzo journalism, died by apparent suicide in his home in Woody Creek, outside of Aspen in 2005

$205M jury award in Colorado amusement park death highlights gaps in once-mighty liability waivers

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Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 15d

Juries have issued record-setting awards in wrongful death lawsuits and new lawsuits are targeting ski resorts .... $205M jury award in Colorado amusement park death highlights gaps in once-mighty liability waivers coloradosun.com/2025/09/30/g...

Since the state’s high court last year weakened liability waivers, juries have issued record-setting awards in wrongful death lawsuits

“I do have hope”: Immigrant activist Jeanette Vizguerra has been locked in Aurora ICE facility for more than six months

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Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 15d

“I do have hope”: Immigrant activist Jeanette Vizguerra has been locked in Aurora ICE facility for more than six months coloradosun.com/2025/09/30/j...

Vizguerra’s attorneys are trying fresh legal maneuver now that she has been detained for more than 180 days

A CSU researcher bred a disease out of iconic Yellowstone bison so they could come to Colorado

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Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 16d

Good news for bison: Brucellosis-free bison are being sent to other states to help strengthen the overall population and to improve the health of prairie landscapes. ... A CSU researcher bred a disease out of iconic Yellowstone bison so they could come to Colorado coloradosun.com/2025/09/29/c...

Jen Barfield figured out how to clean bison sperm and embryos of the disease that triggers miscarriages and premature births in cattle and other animals.

14-year-old critically wounded in Evergreen High School shooting confronted attacker, family says

Larry Ryckman @larryryckman.bsky.social · 20d

14-year-old critically wounded in Evergreen High School shooting confronted attacker, family says | The Colorado Sun
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“In those terrifying moments, our son showed a level of bravery, strength, and will to survive that no child should ever be asked to display,” the boy’s family said