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Today on a special episode of Colorado Edition all about food: We’ll get the lowdown on high altitude baking and we’ll get tips for preparing a feast in the forest. We’ll also squeeze in some history and learn all about two different fruits, and we’ll hear about an uncommon, but still well-loved, hot beverage.

Today on Colorado Edition: We take a look a number of local municipal ballot questions, and with Colorado voters determining the state’s part in the National Popular Vote Compact, we explore what that means for the future of campaigns in the state. Plus, we’ll hear from a poll worker who’s been working to keep voting smooth since early voting began a few weeks ago. We’ll also take a look at what’s ahead for the U.S. Supreme Court and what that could ultimately mean for our state.

Today on Colorado Edition: we’ll learn about telehealth during the pandemic. Plus, we’ll talk with a local teacher, and get some tips for how to listen better.

Today on Colorado Edition: As the first COVID-19 vaccines are distributed, we examine the logistics of inoculating staff and residents of long-term care facilities. We learn more about how lithium-ion batteries can help power a renewable energy future – but mining for the metal may be cause for environmental concern across the Mountain West. As more people than ever are choosing national parks to recharge during the pandemic, we look at the noisy toll that’s taking on those resources. And we’ll explore a rare celestial conjunction that will be at its peak on Dec. 21.

Today on Colorado Edition: We hear about one of the most controversial birds in the American West: the endangered sage grouse and the fight over the bird’s future. We look at how the desert tortoise is adapting to climate change. We talk with a local author about her book featuring a veterinary student who also happens to be an animal empath. And we explore how fine art models — whose work relies on being in the three-dimensional world — are making their way during the virtual Zoom world of the pandemic.

Today on a special episode of Colorado Edition: We feature reporting from the KUNC newsroom that focuses on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Weld County's Latino communities. The series was produced by KUNC's Stephanie Daniel, Leigh Paterson, and Adam Rayes. You can find more on the series, "Over-Infected, Under-Resourced," including versions of the story in Spanish, by clicking here.

Today on Colorado Edition: We speak to an expert about how extremist groups gain traction and what can be done to help minimize the harm. Plus, we’ll get a picture of the mental health situation in Colorado in the new year. We’ll also learn more about legal challenges involving the rights of second home owners in Gunnison County, and get the latest on the state of the oil and gas industry.

Today on Colorado Edition: New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland is poised to become the nation’s first Indigenous cabinet secretary. We explore why her historic nomination may signal a shift in the relationship between tribes and the federal government. We look at the impact of recent deaths among young people in several Eastern Plains communities, and how they are responding with calls for action. We hear how farmers along the Colorado River are working to help downstream neighbors by modernizing their irrigation methods. And we discuss how ski areas in our state are adapting to climate change — and why it’s so important.

Today on Colorado Edition: We look at some of our favorite conversations from 2020. We revisit an early-pandemic photography project, and we hear about how health care workers began adapting to the impact of the pandemic. We also listen back to the story of an online mix-up between a Colorado Edition host and the newly elected leader of Canada’s conservative party, and a conversation with a youth climate activist.

Today on Colorado Edition: We look at some of our favorite reporting from the KUNC newsroom in 2020. We learn about pandemic fashion – past, present and future, and we hear an in-depth profile on two Colorado activists. We also learn about the challenges facing rural educators in the pandemic, and the postal workers who kept the mail flowing during a recent wildfire. Plus, we see what’s ahead in 2021 for a handful of Colorado River Basin projects.