Good morning, Denver.

Reservations for driving Mount Blue Sky are now available on recreation.gov for vehicles costing $20 and motorcycles $15 if visiting the byway between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The recreation area is set to reopen May 22 if weather permits, while hikers and bicyclists may visit without a reservation.

Chloe Duplessis, a Colorado artist and program manager at History Colorado, creates fiber art that honors enslaved women and Black history.

Her coffee-sack dress will be shown in an upcoming Leadville exhibit while she supports her work at Fort Garland and manages a rare genetic vision condition.

Airlines spent over $5 billion on fuel in March and experts say higher costs will drive up ticket prices this summer, prompting travelers at Denver International Airport to reconsider their plans (some are already opting to drive instead).

Colorado universities faced Canvas system outages during finals week, with disruptions on Monday and Thursday that led faculty to use other methods for assignments and communication.

Officials say the system is restored and monitoring continues (a hacking message briefly appeared) as students finish the term.

A Colorado River hydrologist warned that only 800,000 acre-feet of water is expected at Lake Powell this summer—record low due to ongoing drought conditions.

The Interior Department has initiated emergency measures by rerouting water from Flaming Gorge as states negotiate new conservation plans.

The Colorado Legislature approved a bill that will exempt credit card companies from charging sales tax fees to help small businesses save money.

The measure now heads to Governor Polis for a decision, with operators expecting significant savings.