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Ted Cooke had been tapped to run the Bureau of Reclamation, but withdrew as some Upper Basin states worried about potential bias.
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KUNC’s In The NoCo is a daily window to the communities along the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
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Solomon Nunes Carvalho/Courtesy Library of Congress Prints and Photographs DivisionAhead of the state’s 150th birthday next year, curators at History Colorado had an unusual idea to commemorate the event. They decided to track down the oldest known photo taken in Colorado. The image they uncovered, taken in 1853, is striking – and it reveals fascinating details about the history of the West. -
Courtesy Jeff and PaigeFor 20 years, a Boulder duo known as “Jeff and Paige” have performed interactive songs about nature and science for children. And now they plan to bring their live performances to a TV show called “Rainbow Socks.” Jeff and Paige share how they approach making the outdoors fun for kids.
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Rose Pugliese is no longer a member of the state legislature, but the war of words over why she left isn’t over. -
Multiple corresponding events will take place on campus, including a debate and additional vigils. -
National Cancer Institute will stop funding research consortium that includes Children’s Hospital Colorado. -
High school students from across Denver held a rally on the Capitol steps Wednesday in the wake of the state’s latest high school shooting. -
A coalition of liberal groups are proposing a new tax measure to add additional funding for K through 12 schools and higher education. The measure would be in the November 2026 ballot. Melanie Asmar, Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat Colorado, discussed this with KUNC's Desmond O'Boyle. -
Rep. Brittany Pettersen introduced a resolution to condemn last week's “horrific act of violence” and raise up those touched by it.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service incentive launched last year and is now expanding to more wildlife refuges. -
Climate change could be taking a toll on the smallest creatures in the Mountain West. A new study finds insect populations in one mountain valley have plunged by more than 70% in recent decades. Scientists say this trend could shake the food chain in alpine areas across the region. -
The federal government has issued new guidelines to wildland firefighters for the voluntary use of protective masks. The move comes as knowledge of long-term health risks faced by such workers – including cancer – grows. -
Spanish language music is popular and big business but feeling the effects of immigration crackdownsIncreased immigration crackdowns are having an impact on Spanish-language live performances as performer visas are being revoked. This is having a significant economic impact on local communities. -
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The Public Lands Rule was among the Biden Administration's signature efforts to protect and restore Bureau of Land Management land in the face of climate change and increasing land fragmentation.
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