Larry Ryckman

Xcel Energy asks for $356M rate increase that will boost Colorado residential customers’ bills by about $10 The company acknowledged affordability problems in Colorado, proposed doubling the energy assistance fee customers pay each month

The utility acknowledged affordability problems and proposed doubling the energy assistance fee 1.5 million customers pay monthly. State regulators are concerned.
Xcel Energy seeks $356M rate increase that will boost Colorado residential customers’ bills by about $10 coloradosun.com/2025/11/24/x...

A hiker’s deadly fall highlights Colorado’s longtime struggle to account for its abandoned mines Colorado has closed about 14,000 abandoned mine openings since 1980, but officials say thousands more — many unknown to the state — remain

Colorado has closed about 14,000 abandoned mine openings since 1980, but officials say thousands more — many unknown to the state — remain. .... A hiker’s deadly fall highlights Colorado’s longtime struggle to account for its abandoned mines coloradosun.com/2025/11/24/a...

Michael Bennet on how he decided to run for governor, the Democratic Party’s future and more Colorado’s senior senator and a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful took questions from Colorado Sun Publisher Larry Ryckman

Our story on the conversation I had with Sen. Bennet at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin …. Michael Bennet on how he decided to run for governor, the Democratic Party’s future and more | The Colorado Sun
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar gets big applause at the Texas Tribune Festival as she celebrates the success of candidates in this month’s elections in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Great conversation today with Sen. Michael Bennet on stage at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin. A story and recording are in the works.

Colorado State Land Board approves La Jara Basin sale, reversing a possible plan to cancel the 9-year deal The $50M sale of 46,000-acre basin in San Luis Valley to the feds followed concern over Trump administration protection of public land

New: Colorado State Land Board approves La Jara Basin sale, reversing a possible plan to cancel the 9-year deal | The Colorado Sun
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A few cancellations at Denver International Airport today, but I’ve seen it worse.

Colorado officer who used AI cameras to falsely accuse woman of theft disciplined with extra training Columbine Valley’s police chief said the sergeant’s demeanor was “inconsistent with the standards expected of a sworn officer"

New: Colorado officer who used AI cameras to falsely accuse woman of theft disciplined with extra training | The Colorado Sun
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Colorado congressmen call on ICE to release Afghan immigrant who helped fight the Taliban When America breaks promises, “it makes us less safe,” U.S. Rep. Jason Crow says about arrest of Afghan soldier who helped U.S. troops fight the Taliban before settling in Boulder County.

When America breaks promises, “it makes us less safe,” Colorado's U.S. Rep. Jason Crow says about arrest of Afghan soldier who helped U.S. troops fight the Taliban before settling in Boulder County. ... Congressmen call on ICE to release Afghan immigrant coloradosun.com/2025/11/11/a...

US Senate advances bill to end shutdown as small group of Democrats strike deal; Colorado's senators are a "no" John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet said they couldn't support the agreement because it doesn't address rising health care costs

John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet said they couldn’t support the agreement because it doesn’t address rising health care costs.

Dozens of flights to and from Denver canceled as federal order to scale back air traffic takes effect Denver flights to and from Los Angeles, Colorado Springs, Phoenix and Dallas were among those canceled Friday

New: Dozens of flights to and from Denver airport canceled as federal order to scale back air traffic takes effect | The Colorado Sun
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Airlines at Denver airport say most flights will remain intact, even as FAA demands 10% reduction in air traffic United plans to keep flights between hubs, offers refunds to travelers even if their flights aren’t impacted.

Traveling out of the Denver airport anytime soon? You might have questions. Reporter Tamara Chuang has some answers and suggestions re DIA .... Airlines at Denver airport say most flights will remain intact, even as FAA demands 10% reduction in air traffic coloradosun.com/2025/11/06/a...

Colorado voters approve tax increase on high earners to fund school meals, food stamps Proposition MM's passage means Colorado will be able to fully fund free breakfast and lunch for all public school students

Colorado voters approve tax increase on high earners to fund school meals, food stamps | The Colorado Sun
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Colorado governor says state Medicaid spending is out of control, proposes measures to rein it in Over the last decade Medicaid spending has risen at a rate of 8.8% a year — about double what the state government is allowed to spend under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, according to the governor’s ...

New: Colorado governor says state Medicaid spending is out of control, proposes measures to rein it in | The Colorado Sun
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70 years ago, a Colorado man plotted to kill his mother. How he carried it out shocked the nation. Surviving witnesses recall the bomb plot that brought down United Air Lines Flight 629 over Weld County as a memorial dedication is planned

I'm always eager to read a good history piece, and this is terrific. Great detail and a window into a very different era for aviation and journalism. Check it out. ... 70 years ago, a Colorado man plotted to kill his mother. How he carried it out shocked the nation. coloradosun.com/2025/10/26/c...

Aging with nowhere to go: Increasing number of people age 65 and older are becoming homeless in Colorado The number of retirement-aged individuals accessing homeless services in metro Denver has increased 15% since 2023.

The latest installment in our series, Aging in Colorado .... Aging with nowhere to go: Increasing number of people age 65 and older are becoming homeless in Colorado coloradosun.com/2025/10/24/h...

The Denver Post stops paying rent to city for downtown building as newspaper seeks to buy out lease DP Media Network LLC, the newspaper’s legal name, has offered to buy out its lease with the city and hopes to reach a mutually beneficial arrangement.

While Denver lays off workers in a budget crunch, The Denver Post has not paid more than $2 million in rent to the city as the newspaper attempts to buy out its long-term lease of the 11-story building it once called home. The building now sits mostly vacant …. www.denverpost.com/2025/10/21/d...

Colorado’s constitution, approved in 1876, was first published in English and Spanish—a reminder of the diverse voices shaping our state. 🇺🇸
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YouTube video by MSNBC Maddow: 'No Kings' protests send message to Trump from EVERY state in the nation

Love that Rachel Maddow included your coverage of the Centennial protest! (starts around 3:05) www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjSC...

Wild horses held at Colorado prison complex cost the federal government $23 million over five years The BLM is not renewing its contract for the wild horse program at the prison in Cañon City, citing the high cost

The BLM is not renewing its contract for the wild horse program at the prison in Cañon City, citing the high cost. Jennifer Brown reports on what will happen next ...
Wild horses held at Colorado prison complex cost the federal government $23 million over five years coloradosun.com/2025/10/22/w...

How is Colorado’s response to invasive mussels going? Funding and public education are key, experts say. Colorado specialists are monitoring water, decontaminating boats and educating the public to keep invasive zebra mussels from spreading.

“I would think that the first response is probably panic, especially if people are not prepared for it.” …. How is Colorado’s response to invasive mussels going? Funding and public education are key, experts say. | The Colorado Sun
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Heart of a Tribe: After 27 years of advocacy and leadership, the Ute Mountain Ute chairman is ready to rest Manuel Heart, 64, has spent half his life guiding the Southwestern tribe of 2,000. Though it's time to hand over the reins, there are still fights ahead.

Great read here from Tracy Ross. This is what a lifetime dedicated to serving your people looks like …. Heart of a Tribe: After 27 years of advocacy and leadership, the Ute Mountain Ute chairman is ready to rest | The Colorado Sun
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Thanks again, @arishapiro.bsky.social

Fun evening with Ari Shapiro at the Denver Press Club’s annual Damon Runyon awards dinner. Ari was this year’s honoree.

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Crowds turn out across Colorado for "No Kings" protest, seeing threats to democracy People brought canned goods and election ballots ready to drop off along with their No Kings signs and banners as they gathered Saturday morning on the spacious lawn of the Pueblo County Courthouse. Hundreds...

Crowds turn out across Colorado for “No Kings” protest, seeing threats to democracy

Chickens getting in on the action at No Kings rally in Littleton, Colorado, on Saturday