Denver is now the top airport for the number of nonstop destinations within the U.S.

KUNC’s In The NoCo is a daily window to the communities along the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
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In 1978, three men from Boulder set out on a six-week journey to make the first-ever crossing of Colorado on skis. A new documentary tells the story of this remarkable expedition, from the joys and hazards along the way – to how the trek ultimately helped shape Colorado’s miles of hiking trails. The film’s director shares more about the legacy of that journey.
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Earlier this week, leadership at KUNC and The Colorado Sound eliminated 10 staff positions due to budget shortfalls. That’s about a quarter of the organization’s staff. We hear from KUNC’s President and CEO about how those cuts will affect what you read and hear – and where public radio in Northern Colorado goes from here.
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Evergreen school shooting suspect posted online about mass shootings and neo-Nazi views, report saysExperts say a teenager suspected in a shooting attack at a suburban Denver high school that left two students in critical condition appeared fascinated with previous mass shootings including Columbine and expressed neo-Nazi views online.
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The Public Lands Rule allowed conservation to be managed as part of BLM's multiple-use mandate, along with other uses like mining and grazing. The Trump administration now says that rule doesn't pass muster.
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Recent fires have affected CPW’s approach to licenses, as some hunters have been offered the opportunity to return tags for refunds and have their preference points restored.
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Budget shortfall for voter-approved program would be closed though further tax hike on incomes over $300,000.
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From September 9 through 16, 2013, catastrophic floods swept across Colorado's Front Range, forcing thousands from their homes and leaving entire neighborhoods underwater. In Longmont, the St. Vrain Creek burst its banks, causing nearly $150 million in infrastructure damage. The city rebuilt with resilience in mind, and its efforts have earned recognition from the United Nations.
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Zebra mussels are invasive in the state of Colorado. Wildlife officials are working to keep them out.
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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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Number of doctors leaving small towns reaches new high
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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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The federal government currently spends significantly more on suppressing fires than preventing them.
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Environment and outdoor recreation advocates say changes to the Land and Water Conservation Fund could undermine its effectiveness.
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A new approach to addressing water scarcity is underway — one that turns farmland into projects that benefit both people and the environment. Researchers say parched Mountain West states could learn from it.
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