David Krause
@davidkrause.bsky.social
I've been a journalist in Colorado for 30 years. Love telling the stories of the people & issue that make this state so great. Proud to be an editor at The Colorado Sun. Previously The Aspen Times, The Denver Post, 9News and the Loveland Reporter-Herald.
Folks in #Colorado mountain communities are making a bit of a shift away from the "tax them, not us" idea when it comes to tourists. As Jason Blevins breaks it down, the need for local businesses that support & encourage tourism to help the tax base is starting to gain a foothold again.
Voters in some Colorado communities begin to chafe at taxing tourists to pay for local services
A handful of taxes on skiing, hotels and short-term rentals passed, but some communities rejected plans to raise taxes paid by tourists
coloradosun.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Folks in #Colorado mountain communities are making a bit of a shift away from the "tax them, not us" idea when it comes to tourists. As Jason Blevins breaks it down, the need for local businesses that support & encourage tourism to help the tax base is starting to gain a foothold again.
UPDATES: Airlines that serve #Denver say they don't expect major disruptions with FAA's call 10% reduction in air traffic. What you need to know flying in and out of #Colorado.
Airlines at Denver airport say bulk of flights will remain intact, even with FAA’s mandate of 10% reduction in air traffic
United plans to keep flights between hubs, offers refunds to travelers even if their flights aren’t impacted.
coloradosun.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
NEW: This should be a lot of fun, and great to give more fans a chance to see the newest #Colorado professional team. #NWSL
Denver Summit FC to play home debut at Mile High Stadium
The March 28 game dubbed “The Kickoff” will be in Denver Broncos’ 76,000-seat stadium.
coloradosun.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
NEW: #Colorado cop sure did think he had everything he needed with #Flock video. But as @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social reports, he was way off base. “We had to basically exonerate ourselves,” said the falsely accused woman, who never received an explanation from the police or an apology.
After police used Flock cameras to accuse a Denver woman of theft, she had to prove her own innocence
Chrisanna Elser spent days collecting evidence, from apps on her phone to dashcam footage in her vehicle, to prove her whereabouts
coloradosun.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
NEW: #Colorado cop sure did think he had everything he needed with #Flock video. But as @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social reports, he was way off base. “We had to basically exonerate ourselves,” said the falsely accused woman, who never received an explanation from the police or an apology.
I was up at #RMNP during the first weekend of the shutdown & the 2 rangers I spoke with were trying to keep a good face. #Colorado is going to pay $3k daily to help operate the national park's two main visitor centers. @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social has the latest.
Colorado pays to keep visitor centers at Rocky Mountain National Park open amid shutdown
Meanwhile, visitor centers at Colorado’s three other national parks are closed or have limited services amid the federal government shutdown
coloradosun.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I was up at #RMNP during the first weekend of the shutdown & the 2 rangers I spoke with were trying to keep a good face. #Colorado is going to pay $3k daily to help operate the national park's two main visitor centers. @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social has the latest.
The statewide debate over land use, housing and neighborhood character in #Colorado is playing out in Littleton. It has added just a few housing units in recent decades, but the city council is trying to change that. As @brianeason.bsky.social reports, the backlash has been fierce.
It’s hard to build housing in Littleton. When the council tried to make it easier, residents revolted.
After months of acrimony, Littleton voters this November will get a more direct say in city housing policy through city charter amendment 3A and a slate of mayor and council races that have become a r...
coloradosun.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The statewide debate over land use, housing and neighborhood character in #Colorado is playing out in Littleton. It has added just a few housing units in recent decades, but the city council is trying to change that. As @brianeason.bsky.social reports, the backlash has been fierce.
PSA: With the federal government still shutdown, #Colorado food banks are making an urgent request to help our fellow Coloradans.
Colorado food banks plead for help as federal food assistance is cut off
Food pantries across the state posted urgent messages for extra donations, volunteers as 600,000 Coloradans stand to lose benefits
coloradosun.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
PSA: With the federal government still shutdown, #Colorado food banks are making an urgent request to help our fellow Coloradans.
This wonderful feature gives the story of Manuel Heart's legacy for Native Americans, not just in #Colorado but across the country. Health care, gun violence, alcoholism, housing, education, drought, ranching, a casino, and now wolves, he's navigated it all for decades.
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.
coloradosun.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This wonderful feature gives the story of Manuel Heart's legacy for Native Americans, not just in #Colorado but across the country. Health care, gun violence, alcoholism, housing, education, drought, ranching, a casino, and now wolves, he's navigated it all for decades.
Need a truly #Colorado story to get you ready for the weekend? @jblevinscosun.bsky.social has you covered.
Climbing engineers identify possible new 14er in Colorado — and one that might need to be demoted
Climbers with satellite-connected tools find East Crestone should replace Crestone Peak on the state’s list of 14ers
coloradosun.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Need a truly #Colorado story to get you ready for the weekend? @jblevinscosun.bsky.social has you covered.
In all, there were hundreds of backed-up trays of surgical tools waiting to get scrubbed and sanitized at flagship #Colorado hospital. "Observations further revealed the surgical instrument sets were open to air and heavily soiled with dried blood and tissue,” the inspector wrote.
Colorado’s largest hospital had to pause surgeries for a week following a complaint. Here’s what health inspectors saw.
State inspectors declared an "immediate jeopardy" after finding hundreds of dirty surgical trays at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.
coloradosun.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
In all, there were hundreds of backed-up trays of surgical tools waiting to get scrubbed and sanitized at flagship #Colorado hospital. "Observations further revealed the surgical instrument sets were open to air and heavily soiled with dried blood and tissue,” the inspector wrote.
NEW: Homeowners near Vallecito Reservoir could go home this morning if weather allows. @coloradosun.com reporter Shannon Mullane joined the local fire chief Wednesday for a tour of the damaged area in SW #Colorado, including 2 houses officials leveled so they wouldn’t float downstream.
Flood evacuees prepare to reenter neighborhoods in southwest Colorado
Meanwhile, county crews start to rebuild riverbanks and clear massive debris piles from destroyed homes in the small town in La Plata County
coloradosun.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
NEW: Homeowners near Vallecito Reservoir could go home this morning if weather allows. @coloradosun.com reporter Shannon Mullane joined the local fire chief Wednesday for a tour of the damaged area in SW #Colorado, including 2 houses officials leveled so they wouldn’t float downstream.
NEW: Certainly a long, long road ahead, but this #Colorado young man already survived being shot in the head and chest, his heart stopped twice and numerous surgeries. Something tells me he's gonna keep pushing forward.
Student critically wounded in Evergreen High School shooting leaves hospital, tells supporters: “I’m still alive!”
Matthew Silverstone heads home five weeks after being shot in head and chest during shooting spree at Evergreen High School
coloradosun.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
NEW: Certainly a long, long road ahead, but this #Colorado young man already survived being shot in the head and chest, his heart stopped twice and numerous surgeries. Something tells me he's gonna keep pushing forward.
UPDATES: Here's the latest from the next round of storms that soaked southern #Colorado again last night and early Tuesday morning. #cowx #flooding
Rain in southwestern Colorado raises rivers to levels unseen since the 1970s, water stored in one reservoir doubles
The San Juan River near Pagosa Springs peaked at 12.6 feet deep. People still are out of their homes in Vallecito.
coloradosun.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
As someone who beat the widow-maker heart attack, has had roughly 20 precancerous skin issues removed and had nearly a foot of my colon removed, I really encourage all men, especially those in #Colorado mountain towns, to get over themselves & make annual doctor visits.
New group for men in Telluride hopes to prod talk about health care, seed similar groups in Colorado mountain towns
New group for men in Telluride hopes to prod talk about health care, seed similar groups in Colorado mountain towns
coloradosun.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
As someone who beat the widow-maker heart attack, has had roughly 20 precancerous skin issues removed and had nearly a foot of my colon removed, I really encourage all men, especially those in #Colorado mountain towns, to get over themselves & make annual doctor visits.
UPDATES: At least a dozen business in the 2-story strip mall are destroyed, including a children's nature center that housed numerous animals all presumed dead. More on this #Colorado mountain town blaze. Luckily, the town's grocery story remains standing.
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
coloradosun.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
UPDATES: At least a dozen business in the 2-story strip mall are destroyed, including a children's nature center that housed numerous animals all presumed dead. More on this #Colorado mountain town blaze. Luckily, the town's grocery story remains standing.
BREAKING: Early-morning fire destroys main hub in small #Colorado mountain town west of #Boulder. Updates to come.
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
coloradosun.com
October 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
When I was editing this story, I couldn't wait to share it out on my accounts. What great storytelling and so much to learn from this story and the rest of our "What is a river?" series about the Arkansas River, from its start near Leadville out to the #Colorado border with Kansas. Enjoy.
Archeologists find that people sent to Amache during WWII sought respite in the Arkansas River
The federal government kept detailed records of every crop in Amache’s agricultural program, but overlooked the ways incarcerees cultivated personal gardens
coloradosun.com
October 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
When I was editing this story, I couldn't wait to share it out on my accounts. What great storytelling and so much to learn from this story and the rest of our "What is a river?" series about the Arkansas River, from its start near Leadville out to the #Colorado border with Kansas. Enjoy.
NEW: Pitkin County sheriff talks about reviewing the Hunter S. Thompson death, but has little information, @jesseapaul.bsky.social reports from #Aspen. #colorado.
Pitkin County sheriff says he remains confident that Hunter S. Thompson died by suicide
Sheriff Michael Buglione said the case review was prompted by “things (Anita Thompson) has been hearing from friends and possible relatives”
coloradosun.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
NEW: Pitkin County sheriff talks about reviewing the Hunter S. Thompson death, but has little information, @jesseapaul.bsky.social reports from #Aspen. #colorado.
NEW: Hunter S. Thompson had a "profound impact" in #Aspen & #Colorado. Said the current sheriff: “By bringing in an outside agency for a fresh look, we hope to provide a definitive and transparent review that may offer peace of mind to his family and the public.” @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social has more
Colorado authorities reviewing 2005 probe into Hunter S. Thompson’s death
The famous author, known for his gonzo journalism, died by apparent suicide in his home in Woody Creek, outside of Aspen in 2005
coloradosun.com
September 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
NEW: Hunter S. Thompson had a "profound impact" in #Aspen & #Colorado. Said the current sheriff: “By bringing in an outside agency for a fresh look, we hope to provide a definitive and transparent review that may offer peace of mind to his family and the public.” @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social has more
Family gives update on one of the Evergreen students shot last week at a #Colorado high school. “It’s going to be a long road. We are coming to grips with what could be a lifelong recovery.” @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social has more.
Matthew Silverstone, victim in Evergreen High School shooting, still “fighting for his life,” family says
Cards sent to Silverstone, who turned 18 the day before he was shot, credit the teen with making sure others made it to safety
coloradosun.com
September 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Family gives update on one of the Evergreen students shot last week at a #Colorado high school. “It’s going to be a long road. We are coming to grips with what could be a lifelong recovery.” @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social has more.
NEW: Big development late last night that will shift the mood of the #Colorado statehouse. @jesseapaul.bsky.social has more. #copolitics #coleg
Top Republican in Colorado House resigns in wake of special session clash with Democrats
House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese, a Colorado Springs Republican, said her kids “need their mom right now — and I need to keep them safe”
coloradosun.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
NEW: Big development late last night that will shift the mood of the #Colorado statehouse. @jesseapaul.bsky.social has more. #copolitics #coleg
Reposted by David Krause
NEW: Yadira Caraveo ends bid to reclaim 8th Congressional District seat citing resistance to her candidacy
Yadira Caraveo ends bid to reclaim 8th Congressional District seat citing resistance to her candidacy
Caraveo was running despite the concerns of Democratic leaders about her mental health and allegations that she mistreated her congressional and campaign staff. The Colorado Sun made those accusations...
coloradosun.com
September 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
NEW: Yadira Caraveo ends bid to reclaim 8th Congressional District seat citing resistance to her candidacy
NEW: Crowd fills Evergreen park as #Colorado community begins healing from school shooting.
“We will triumph over evil”: Evergreen vigil attended by a few thousand begins long road of healing for students, community
Governor praises teachers, staff for saving students, sends words of encouragement with positive vision to move forward together
coloradosun.com
September 12, 2025 at 3:39 AM
NEW: Crowd fills Evergreen park as #Colorado community begins healing from school shooting.
Updates: We will be following all the news today after the #Colorado school shooting yesterday. You can find new info through the day here from our @coloradosun.com team.
Evergreen High School shooting: One teen remains in critical condition, another victim stable
The school is closed Thursday and Friday to allow students and families to connect with mental health resources.
coloradosun.com
September 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Updates: We will be following all the news today after the #Colorado school shooting yesterday. You can find new info through the day here from our @coloradosun.com team.