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A laboratory run by Colorado State University is devoted to the study of chocolate: how it’s made, how to create new varieties, and why people can’t get enough of those Valentine’s Day chocolates.

The Trump administration is seeking to dismantle NCAR, one of the world’s leading climate research centers that’s based in Boulder. Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse says it’s part of a broader war on science – and a political fight the Trump administration is picking with Colorado. Today on In The NoCo, Rep. Joe Neguse talks about his strategy to protect NCAR.

Before the unrest around ICE raids in Minneapolis, states like Colorado had seen a surge in immigration detentions in the year since President Trump returned to office. Today on In The NoCo, a conversation with a lawmaker who’s pushing for stronger regulations on how ICE agents conduct themselves.

An ecosystem on the verge of “collapse:" That’s a term one scientist used when talking about a valley on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. But scientists say they were able to repair the area quickly — by installing manmade beaver dams along a creek there. Today on In The NoCo: Why beaver dams are a secret weapon for conservationists looking to repair an ecosystem.

The Front Range is partway through what’s been an unusually warm and dry winter. Whatever you think of this weather, the trees in your yard are probably suffering. Today on In The NoCo, expert advice from tree specialists at CSU Extension on how to help your trees make it through the winter in good shape.

People who decide to get in-patient help for substance abuse or mental health issues often face a dilemma: While they get treatment, who will care for their pets? Today we hear about a Colorado program that offers foster care for pets of people in recovery.

There are lots of techniques people use to de-stress these days. But one unusual way to unplug is the practice of “forest bathing.” Users immerse themselves in nature and tap into all five senses as a way to slow down and reset. And there's no bathtub needed.We get some advice for how to try forest bathing for yourself.

Wildfires in Colorado have become more frequent and more intense. But funding to reduce the impacts of fire hasn’t been keeping pace. Which is why some conservation groups have proposed using sales taxes collected on outdoor gear sales to pay for wildfire prevention efforts. We hear more about the idea – and how it might show up on your ballot later this year.

Fiddler on the Roof is one of the most popular musicals ever. A new stage production in Boulder feels especially powerful in the wake of an anti-Semitic attack that happened in Boulder last summer. We hear from the Boulder rabbi who’s playing the lead role in the show’s final, sold-out performances this weekend.

Ski mountaineering, or “skimo” will make its Olympic debut this month. And a longtime Colorado skimo athlete, Nikki LaRochelle, will help introduce millions of viewers to the sport – offering commentary during the broadcast of the Winter Games from Italy.