KUNC's Colorado Edition
The mission of KUNC's Colorado Edition is to deepen understanding of life in Northern Colorado through authentic conversation and storytelling. We take a look at the news, people and issues important to you.
We hope you’ll engage with us! You can share comments, questions or story ideas by sending us an email at ColoradoEdition@kunc.org.
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Latest Episodes
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On this week’s Colorado Edition, we look into the potential of turning the ocean into drinking water for the West. We also visit the Yuma County Fair and what it’s doing to promote farms and farmers. We also hear from our colleagues at the Colorado Sun, and get a look at the latest episode of The Colorado Dream.
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On this episode of Colorado Edition, we talk to the first nonbinary winner of FireKracker 5K. We take a trip down the Colorado River as Lake Powell reaches historic lows. We hear about a small bug causing big problems for wheat farmers. Finally, we have a preview of the new season of the Colorado Dream podcast.
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On this episode of Colorado Edition, we hear about efforts to expand — and restrict — abortion access in Weld County. Then we hear about an expensive fix for smoke damage that may become common as fires increase in the West. Finally, we learn about the Northern Colorado Queer Memory Project.
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On this week’s Colorado Edition, we look at how Mountain West states are juggling a sharp rise in demand for abortions from out-of-state patients. We dive into potential plans to lower Colorado River basin water use amid federal pressure to cut. Finally, we hear about at Slay the Runway, a design program for LGBTQ+ teens.
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On this week’s Colorado Edition, we have reactions from Coloradans following the overturn of Roe v. Wade. We hear more about monkeypox in the state and how to keep yourself safe. We chat about Denver’s STAR program, a non-police response program for mental health-related emergencies, and we check in with our colleagues at the Colorado Sun.
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On this week’s Colorado Edition, a look at some of the objects people have recovered from the ashes of the Marshall Fire. We also look at a new report on the fire’s destruction. We also speak with a Boulder teacher who recently climbed to the summit of Mount Everest.
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On this episode of Colorado Edition, we hear how Coloradans are reacting to the news of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. We delve into the stories of salvaged objects from the Marshall Fire. Finally, we take a turn around the Greeley Stampede as it celebrates its 100th year.
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On this episode of Colorado Edition, victims of the Marshall Fire revisit homes lost and tell the story of salvaged objects. Also in this episode: how beavers are helping reshape rivers and streams; how a nonprofit is helping DACA recipients in Colorado.
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In today’s episode we listen back to some of our favorite segments - including conversations with a Fort Collins veterinarian who traveled to the Ukrainian border to help refugees fleeing with their pets, and with two Colorado women who created an online, modern-day version of the Green Book to help people find businesses that are inclusive and welcoming for members of marginalized communities.
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Despite the financial constraints from the pandemic, some new businesses are flourishing in Yuma County. And, we talk with AARP Colorado’s state director about how to cast a ballot in the June 28 primaries.