Larry Ryckman
@larryryckman.bsky.social
Publisher and co-founder of The Colorado Sun. Previously Denver Post, Colorado Springs Gazette, Greeley Tribune and Associated Press in Moscow, NYC, Denver, San Francisco and many other fine locales.
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 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"
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November 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
New: Colorado officer who used AI cameras to falsely accuse woman of theft disciplined with extra training | The Colorado Sun
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November 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Good morning, Colorado sun!
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...
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.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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...
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John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet said they couldn’t support the agreement because it doesn’t address rising health care costs.
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
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November 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet said they couldn’t support the agreement because it doesn’t address rising health care costs.
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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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
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November 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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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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...
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.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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 | The Colorado Sun
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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
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November 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Colorado voters approve tax increase on high earners to fund school meals, food stamps | The Colorado Sun
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New: Colorado governor says state Medicaid spending is out of control, proposes measures to rein it in | 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 ...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
New: Colorado governor says state Medicaid spending is out of control, proposes measures to rein it in | The Colorado Sun
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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...
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
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October 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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...
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...
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.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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...
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...
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.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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...
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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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October 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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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Love that Rachel Maddow included your coverage of the Centennial protest! (starts around 3:05) www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjSC...
Maddow: 'No Kings' protests send message to Trump from EVERY state in the nation
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October 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Love that Rachel Maddow included your coverage of the Centennial protest! (starts around 3:05) www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjSC...
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 ...
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Wild horses held at Colorado prison complex cost the federal government $23 million over five years coloradosun.com/2025/10/22/w...
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
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October 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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...
Wild horses held at Colorado prison complex cost the federal government $23 million over five years coloradosun.com/2025/10/22/w...
“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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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.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“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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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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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.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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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Fun evening with Ari Shapiro at the Denver Press Club’s annual Damon Runyon awards dinner. Ari was this year’s honoree.
October 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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
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...
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October 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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
October 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Chickens getting in on the action at No Kings rally in Littleton, Colorado, on Saturday
Two-legged and four-legged dogs join
No Kings demonstrators in Littleton, Colorado, on Saturday
No Kings demonstrators in Littleton, Colorado, on Saturday
October 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Two-legged and four-legged dogs join
No Kings demonstrators in Littleton, Colorado, on Saturday
No Kings demonstrators in Littleton, Colorado, on Saturday
No Kings demonstrators in Littleton, Colorado, on Saturday
October 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
No Kings demonstrators in Littleton, Colorado, on Saturday
No Kings demonstrators in Littleton, Colorado, on Saturday
October 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
No Kings demonstrators in Littleton, Colorado, on Saturday
Festive mood among No Kings demonstrators in Littleton, Colorado, on Saturday. Kids, old folks on oxygen, everything in between.
October 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Festive mood among No Kings demonstrators in Littleton, Colorado, on Saturday. Kids, old folks on oxygen, everything in between.
No Kings demonstrators in Littleton, Colorado, on Saturday
October 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
No Kings demonstrators in Littleton, Colorado, on Saturday