In The NoCo
by KUNC
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How neighbors in 'Creede, USA' find a way to coexist – and what the…
How neighbors in 'Creede, USA' find a way to coexist – and what the…
About this podcast
KUNC's In The NoCo is a daily look at the stories, news, people and issues important to you. It's a window to the communities along the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The show explores the big stories of the day, bringing context and insight to issues that matter. And because life in Northern Colorado is a balance of work and play, we explore the lighter side of news, highlighting what makes this state such an incredible place to live.
Episodes
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- How neighbors in 'Creede, USA' find a way to coexist – and what the Colorado town can teach the rest of us · 9 min · Episode 1004Creede is a small, former silver mining town in the heart of a canyon in the San Juan mountains. It has about 300 full-time residents. Just about everywhere you look, you see…
- The Spirituals Project brings uniquely powerful music to Colorado audiences · 9 min · Episode 1003For nearly 30 years, a unique choral group based at the University of Denver known as The Spirituals Project has performed sacred songs originally sung centuries ago by enslaved…
- Colorado Democrats had a very good Election Night. Here are some immediate takeaways · 9 min · Episode 1002Election Day 2026 was the story of the big, blue wave: Democrats won big nationwide and here in Colorado, too. Many Colorado Democrats emerged as winners early in the evening…
- How women won an early battle for the right to vote in Colorado – and how they used their power · 9 min · Episode 1001On Nov. 7, 1893, men in Colorado did something extraordinary for the time: They granted women the right to vote – which made Colorado the first state to do that not by…
- A new film looks at people with deep connections to the Colorado River – and why their futures are at stake · 9 min · Episode 1000People who rely directly on the Colorado River for their existence – at a time when there's less water to go around. That's the subject of a new documentary called The River…
- This Colorado company turned its frightening Halloween creations into a thriving business. Here's how · 9 min · Episode 999There’s always that person in the neighborhood who takes their Halloween decorations to the next level – with a yard full of monsters, giant skeletons and zombies that look…
- CSU researchers are studying the brains of aging dogs to better understand Alzheimer's in humans. Here's why · 9 min · Episode 998Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia affect one in three older adults in the U.S., according to the Alzheimer's Association. The condition damages the brain and can…
- Nederland leaders' push to buy the Eldora ski area is still a work in progress. Are residents losing faith? · 9 min · Episode 997A ski resort in Boulder County. A neighboring town with a bold plan to buy the resort. And now, a growing outcry that the whole project would be a costly mess. Those are the…
- Colorado author R.L. Maizes’ novel about a social media firestorm has been a conversation-starter. Here’s why · 9 min · Episode 996A stolen idea for a novel, an angry social media post – and an online backlash that engulfs the main characters. These are the elements of an intriguing novel by Colorado author…
- Now that Colorado’s largest wildlife overpass is open, how well is it working? We asked an animal movement expert · 9 min · Episode 995It’s an ambitious — and expensive — project to reduce collisions between motorists and wildlife on one of Colorado’s busiest highways. The state’s newest wildlife overpass…
- Keep those fallen leaves out of the trash – and use them to keep your yard healthy. A CSU expert explains why · 9 min · Episode 994It's finally starting to feel like fall on the Front Range. And along with those glorious fall colors – comes the dreaded task of raking up all those fallen leaves. Now, if…
- What’s an ‘election champion’ – and why is Boulder County recruiting them for the first time? · 9 min · Episode 993If you pay attention to your local elections office this time of year, you often see recruiting ads for seasonal election workers. These folks might manage a polling place or…
- At Wolf & Wren Press in Longmont, print is thriving – thanks to some clever and colorful greeting cards · 9 min · Episode 992Wolf & Wren Press in Longmont has built its reputation by designing cards that capture an emotion. Their offerings include a sympathy card for someone who’s lost a pet dog. Or a…
- Millions of Colorado taxpayer dollars helped homeschool students enjoy skiing and horseback riding. Here’s why that’s changing · 9 min · Episode 991A day on the slopes. A horseback ride along a mountain trail. An afternoon in an escape room, or at the pickleball court. Those activities are how some homeschool students have…
- Colorado now generates the bulk of its energy from renewable sources. Here’s how we got here · 9 min · Episode 990Colorado recently reached a new clean energy milestone: In the first six months of this year, the majority of its electricity – 53.5 percent– came from renewable sources, like…
- How the Boulder duo behind ‘Rainbow Socks’ brought their unique take on science education to TV · 9 min · Episode 989Jeff Kagan and Paige Doughty have been wearing rainbow-colored socks while performing songs about nature and science in front of kids in Boulder for more than 20 years. Their…
- This artist-historian creates tablecloths and dresses to honor overlooked women from Colorado history. Here’s why · 9 min · Episode 988Table settings that reveal a deeper understanding of what life was like for Black women in Colorado throughout different periods of history. That concept is the core of a…
- New research shows psychedelics may hold promise as a treatment for postpartum depression · 9 min · Episode 987Nearly one in five new moms experiences anxiety or depression during pregnancy or after giving birth. These conditions can lead to difficulty bonding with a newborn, or a higher…
- Are moose a native Colorado species? This CU researcher set out to answer the question · 9 min · Episode 986If you ask a wildlife official – moose are relatively new arrivals to Colorado. In the late 1970s, wildlife managers released two dozen moose captured in other states into Routt…
- Colorado wildlife officials say they'll stop killing wolves that attack livestock. What's behind the new policy? · 9 min · Episode 985Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials made a major announcement last week: They will no longer kill wolves believed to have repeatedly preyed on livestock. It's a shift in how…
