Colorado's beer market used to be booming, but now, more breweries are closing and production has decreased. Yet some young people are still drawn to the industry and are even pursuing degrees in it.

KUNC’s In The NoCo is a daily window to the communities along the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
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A program that offers mental health resources and support to farmers and ranchers in Colorado is on hold, after the Trump administration froze funding for it. We discuss the impact the program has had in the agriculture community, the unique stresses that farmers and ranchers face -- and what happens next.
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An unusual art project is headed for the moon later this year. It’s an 80 page book roughly the size of your thumbnail … filled with contributions from artists and writers around the world. We’ll hear from the Colorado artist who helped create the book — and why he thinks art deserves a home on the moon.
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Rocky Mountain National Park is ready for summer crowds and will once again require timed entry to access the park. Here's what you need to know to guarantee your access to RMNP.
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Top water negotiators declined to speak at an upcoming conference amid closed-door meetings about the future of the water supply for 40 million people.
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As injuries and losses pile up, Dick Monfort’s Colorado Rockies are hurtling toward third consecutive 100-loss season — and perhaps worst ever.
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The Catch Up is your weekly way to get all the headlines and stories from KUNC newscasts. Stay informed on all things that matter in northern Colorado with this quick check-in.
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From lawmakers to Catholic followers, many had a reaction to the news of Pope Leo.
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Republican representatives in Nevada and Utah this week were successful in getting an amendment to sell public lands in federal budget legislation. In Nevada, the idea is already facing strong opposition.
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An amendment introduced late in the evening includes over 10,000 acres in Utah and identifies nearly 450,000 acres in four Nevada counties for sale or exchange.
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Four Mountain West states join preliminary injunction to stop Trump’s proposed election rule changesNevada Attorney General Aaron Ford cited “the rule of law” in a recent speech talking about how several states have taken legal action against changes they say would put unfair burdens on voters to prove citizenship or on how states count votes.
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The five-year-old male bear follows in his world-famous mama’s footsteps.
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A new report shows the Trump administration’s plans to repeal clean energy tax credits could increase energy bills for households. Some of the highest anticipated increases are in the Mountain West.
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Bird flu is spreading to dairy farms in the Mountain West, but it isn't a concern for the public yetBird flu is spreading to dairy farms in our region, according to federal officials tracking the virus. It has been found on poultry farms and its spread to cattle is a new concern, but experts say the outbreaks are not currently a concern for the general public.
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