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In The NOCO

In The NOCO

KUNC 1383 - How towns can be an ‘ecological trap’ for bears during a severe drought

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.

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Published 10 Sep 2026

Duration 08:45

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How towns can be an ‘ecological trap’ for bears during a severe drought

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10 Sep 2026

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This summer was tough on Front Range lawns. Here’s why autumn is an ideal time to help your landscaping recover

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09 Sep 2026

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A lawsuit claims ski companies collaborated to inflate the price of ski passes

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08 Sep 2026

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Hundreds of miles from the ocean, the Butterfly Pavilion is helping to save a threatened coral reef. Here’s why

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04 Sep 2026

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A nuclear microreactor is planned for Aurora. How safe is the plan?

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03 Sep 2026

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The number of kids seriously injured in e-bike crashes is surging in Colorado. Here’s what doctors want you to know

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02 Sep 2026

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How political news on TikTok shapes young voters’ views, according to a CU Boulder researcher

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01 Sep 2026

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After a devastating accident, this Estes Park rock climber moved forward using lessons she’d learned from the sport

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28 Aug 2026

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Colorado voters comb through a glut of ballot questions during election season. How did we get here?

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27 Aug 2026

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Ancient dice played a fascinating role in North American commerce and diplomacy, according to a CSU researcher

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26 Aug 2026

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Wind or solar? A CU economist set out to determine which type of renewable energy is most beneficial

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25 Aug 2026

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Summer rainstorms helped cut water demand. But they're not enough to end Colorado's drought. Here's why

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21 Aug 2026

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Research shows aspen trees often slow the spread of wildfire. Should more mountain towns plant aspen groves?

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20 Aug 2026

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Colorado’s business climate is struggling. Can Gov. Polis, and an economic council, turn it around?

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19 Aug 2026

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Colorado gave women the right to vote before the rest of the nation did. A new exhibit explores that history

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18 Aug 2026

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How filmmaker Warren Miller channeled his love for alpine skiing into a new genre of sports film

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14 Aug 2026

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With 'Fat Marmot Week,' scientists hope to turn important marmot research into serious fun

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13 Aug 2026

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How Colorado artist R. Alan Brooks explores culture and politics using comics and graphic novels

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12 Aug 2026

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Long ago, Mexican workers helped build Colorado’s railroad. A unique exhibit highlights that work

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11 Aug 2026

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How soldiers from Colorado's Camp Hale transformed outdoor recreation – from gear innovations to ski resorts

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07 Aug 2026

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Soldiers who trained at Colorado's Camp Hale played a key role in World War II. A new exhibit explores their impact

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06 Aug 2026

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From low birth rates to fewer international students, here's why Colorado colleges are looking at an 'enrollment cliff'

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05 Aug 2026

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After years of failed negotiations, can a new federal plan for the Colorado River help states share the water?

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04 Aug 2026

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A new festival highlights Colorado's cinematic legacy – from 'Butch Cassidy' to 'Dumb and Dumber'

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31 Jul 2026

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Howelsen Hill helped shape Colorado’s ski culture – and Steamboat Springs’ Olympic legacy

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30 Jul 2026

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This is the oldest known photograph taken in Colorado. The story behind it is fascinating

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29 Jul 2026

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50 years ago, the Big Thompson Canyon flood killed 144 people – and changed how emergency managers operate

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28 Jul 2026

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Using weather forecasts to help fight wildfires? For this meteorologist, it's a typical day on the job

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24 Jul 2026

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Why Aurora’s mayor spends Friday nights sleeping at a shelter for the unhoused – and what he’s learned from it

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23 Jul 2026

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Annoyed that your electronic device is no longer supported? This Colorado consumer group wants to help push back

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22 Jul 2026

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Why some Colorado ski resorts are storing snow under a blanket this summer

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21 Jul 2026

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Treating postpartum depression with psychedelics? Why researchers say it may be effective

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17 Jul 2026

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Staying close to home for your summer vacation? Take a spin on these Colorado highways

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16 Jul 2026

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For decades, this doctor has tracked the things that poison or kill Coloradans. Here what’s changed

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15 Jul 2026

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How to keep yourself healthy when wildfires pollute Colorado’s air

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14 Jul 2026

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Why news about the 2030 Winter Olympics caused heartbreak among some of Colorado’s top winter athletes

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10 Jul 2026

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Colorado recently got the majority of its energy from renewable sources for the first time. Here’s how it happened

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09 Jul 2026

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Why tiny teeth fossils near Colorado Springs might revise our understanding of early mammal life on Earth

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08 Jul 2026

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Some Colorado cities have had second thoughts about surveillance cameras used by police. Here’s why

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07 Jul 2026

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A new ‘Colorado Dream’ season explores defining moments from 150 years of state history

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03 Jul 2026

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The tools firefighters use to protect themselves in the worst of conditions

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02 Jul 2026

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This CU researcher set out to prove that moose are a native Colorado species. Here’s why it matters

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01 Jul 2026

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Colorado leaders are working to lower drug costs by importing medications from Canada. Could it work?

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30 Jun 2026

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Could a decision to allow chainsaw use in wilderness areas make Colorado’s wild places noisier?

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26 Jun 2026

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A unique partnership between Colorado farms keeps farmers markets stocked after a brutal spring freeze

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25 Jun 2026

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Scientists have a new strategy to remove an invasive fish species from some Colorado streams

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24 Jun 2026

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The National Repertory Orchestra in Breckenridge trains some of the best young musicians anywhere. Here’s how

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23 Jun 2026

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A new production by a Boulder playwright tells the true story of Black families pushed out of their homes

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19 Jun 2026

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Many Colorado districts are banning mobile phones during the school day. How's that going?

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18 Jun 2026

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Why Longmont leaders said no to massive data centers in town (before any had been proposed there)

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17 Jun 2026