Good morning and happy Monday!
Today feels a bit lighter around here because we pulled off our third annual Colorado SunFest, a full day Friday of featured speakers and panel discussions on everything from happiness to recycling to immigration. For those who attended, thanks so much for spending your day with us. It was inspiring to meet so many of our readers in real life. For the rest of you, I hope you can put it on your radar for next year.
We’re now back to regular programming with stories on cyber scams, water funding and the kick-off to our new series about the repercussions of Colorado growing older. As always, thanks for reading and please share our stories with your friends.
Jennifer Brown
Reporter
THE NEWS
AGING IN COLORADO
Aging in Colorado: Longtime neighbors growing old on the same Denver street wonder whether to stay
From left are Carol Phelps, Will Edwards and Mandell Winter, Jr. (Kathryn Scott, Special to The Colorado Sun)“Housing prices have gotten so high that, even if they sell their current house, they’re not going to be able to afford a smaller, downsized house at all.”
— David Corder, a housing expert who is working with the Colorado Commission on Aging
In the first installment of our new series on Colorado’s aging demographics, Kevin Simpson shares the bittersweet story of a group of neighbors who have grown old together, raising children and losing spouses along the way. Their story will feel familiar to many Coloradans who have spent decades in their homes and now face a decision about where to go.
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Cryptocurrency ATMs target the “unbanked” in Colorado. So do scammers.
Betty Kerwin, a retired social worker living in Colorado Springs who lost thousands of dollars in a cryptocurrency ATM scam, sits at the table in her home on May 15. “It’s very hard if you’re used to trusting people,” she said. (Hugh Carey, Special to the Colorado Sun)As more than 500 cryptocurrency ATMs have sprung up across Colorado, people have become more vulnerable to scams. Our analysis found that the ATMs are concentrated in Colorado’s lower-income ZIP codes, often in gas stations or liquor stores, where there’s little chance someone will intervene to stop a scam in action. Reporter Aisha Kehoe Down has the details.
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How financial scams work — and how to avoid them. The easiest way to not be hooked by financial scams is to remember, it’s absolutely OK to not reply to a text or call asking for money.POLITICS
Jared Polis vetoes Colorado labor movement’s priority bill. Union leaders say they’ll be back.
Gov. Jared Polis moments before signing a housing bill into law May 13 in Denver. (Jesse Paul, The Colorado Sun)Gov. Jared Polis, as expected, vetoed legislation that would have made it easier for unions to collect dues from workers even when they are not members of their workplace union. The measure passed by lawmakers would have abolished a requirement in the Colorado Labor Peace Act that 75% of workers at a company sign off before unions can negotiate with businesses over union security. Jesse Paul breaks down how this will affect Polis’ relationship with labor.
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Jared Polis will withhold state grants to Colorado cities, counties that don’t comply with new housing laws. The governor issued an executive order Friday requiring local governments to show they’re enacting policies to encourage more housing in order to qualify for transportation and energy funds. Colorado lawmakers OK $67M for water programs, cut tax break for free sports bets. Lawmakers passed a number of bills, including new laws for mine cleanup and water quality, and new rules for use of nonfunctional turf.HOUSING
Trump’s budget seeks to overhaul rental assistance. How will it impact Colorado?
Cristina Boyer poses for a portrait with her daughter Esmeralda Soto, 7, on May 12 in their home in Denver. Boyer faced eviction in December after a car accident coincided with seasonal time off from school. She received six months worth of rental assistance from Jewish Family Services. (Alyte Katilius, Special to The Colorado Sun)Reporter Robert Davis explores how rental assistance programs — targeted for overhaul by the Trump administration — are intended to work. Someone gets down on their luck, falls behind on rent, and receives assistance that helps them get back on stable ground. President Donald Trump’s “skinny budget” calls for eliminating $26.7 billion in funding and creating a two-year cap on rental assistance for able-bodied adults, while prioritizing funding for older people and those with disabilities.
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ENVIRONMENT
4th Colorado wolf reported dead, another female from the 15 animals released in January
A wolf runs across a snow-covered field in British Columbia as a helicopter flies overhead during capture operations in January. (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)A fourth gray wolf from the group translocated from British Columbia in January has died in northwestern Colorado. That’s four out of 15 that have died in the past five months, but, as Tracy Ross reports, wildlife officials say that mortalities are expected.
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MORE NEWS
Ryan O’Donoghue — father, husband and boss at outdoor nonprofit First Descents — dies at 46. O’Donoghue, whose nickname was Wolf, sowed community and forged lasting connections through First Descents, which supports cancer fighters. Jason Blevins has a moving look at O’Donoghue’s life and work. After a Colorado law required employers to add a retirement plan, a local chamber built its own. In this week’s “What’s Working” column, Tamara Chuang looks into how the Colorado Springs Chamber’s 401(k) plan for multiple employers is working. Fact Brief ☀️ Was Denver once a hub for the Ku Klux Klan? Yes. Denver became a local stronghold for the KKK in the 1920s during a post-World War I resurgence of the hate group.Section by Jennifer Brown | Reporter
THE COLORADO REPORT
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Lake County projected to see drop in tourism. While “luxury destinations” like Aspen and Steamboat have seen steady visitors this year, most other destinations are seeing declines in visitor spending, per a Colorado marketing report.— Leadville Herald Democrat “It’s where I had my first kiss.” Gems and Minerals Hall at DMNS will get a $30M facelift. The 18-month project will start next year and will add 50% more space for the permanent exhibition.— The Denver Post ? CDOT brings in extra crews to expedite Independence Pass opening. Officials haven’t confirmed when the 12,095-foot pass will open, but it is typically the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend.— The Aspen Times Durango City Council quietly meets with La Plata County commissioners. But did the “breaking of bread” intended to open communications break the state’s open meetings laws?— Durango Herald ? A-Basin announces draft master plan with 2 new gondolas, newlift, expanded snowmaking. The ski area had placed the draft master plan on hold when it was sold to Alterra, but Friday the officials submitted the plan to the U.S. Forest Service.— Summit DailySection by David Krause | Editor
THE OPINION PAGE
COLUMNS
Many Democrats and Republicans have at least one thing in common — cowardice. The blockbuster book, “Original Sin,” details how Biden and his Democratic enablers handed the 2024 victory to Trump.— Mike Littwin Feeling ripped off at the grocery store? You’re not alone. Price switching is becoming all too common at Colorado grocery stores. Angry shoppers are feeling the pain and noticing.— Diane Carman The Rockies have found relevance as the Blake Street Bums. On pace to be the worst team in modern baseball history, the Rockies could break several records for futility this year.— Mario NicolaisThe Colorado Sun is a nonpartisan news organization, and the opinions of columnists and editorial writers do not reflect the opinions of the newsroom. Read our ethics policy for more on The Sun’s opinion policy and submit columns, suggest writers or provide feedback at [email protected].
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