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Coloradans recently approved the legalization of certain plant-based psychedelic substances, paving the way for licensed healing centers where people can legally obtain these plant medicines in the coming years. Indigenous people have long been the historical facilitators of this kind of medicine. As this movement gains momentum in Colorado, some Indigenous healers and activists say they should be at the forefront.

Rep. Yadira Caraveo is Colorado’s first Latina member of Congress, representing the newly drawn 8th Congressional District. The pediatrician and daughter of Mexican immigrants discusses how her upbringing and life experiences have informed her work as a physician — and now as a member of Congress.

Fall officially starts this Saturday - and with it, the leaf-peeping season that draws thousands of tourists into Colorado's high country to marvel at the vibrant fall colors. On today's episode of In the NoCo, we hear from forest expert Dan West, also known as 'Mr. Aspen,' on what we can expect from the fall foliage this year.

The housing crisis is touching Coloradans in multiple ways. In recent surveys, residents pointed to some of its underpinnings — affordable housing and homelessness — as their biggest concerns. In today's episode, Zach Neumann, an eviction attorney and co-founder of the Community Economic Defense Project, discusses what is working and what needs to change to keep more Coloradans housed.

Summer may be winding down, but many northern Colorado farmers' markets are still humming with people lining up to buy crates of Palisade peaches, Olathe sweet corn, Pueblo chiles and other locally grown produce. Many Coloradans appreciate how difficult it can be to farm here – which may help explain the popularity of buying fruits and vegetables grown in-state. But there are also plenty of other reasons to have pride in homegrown produce.

In September 2013, a large storm system dropped unusually heavy rain over the mountains and foothills of Northern Colorado, resulting in destructive floods that inundated a number of Front Range communities. Ten years later, we're looking at how those floods changed the way communities get ready to meet the next natural disaster.

All eyes are on an Aurora courtroom for the Elijah McClain case that went on trial last week. Mclain, a 23-year-old Black man, died four years ago during a violent encounter with Aurora police and paramedics. His death has had major reverberations in Colorado and far beyond.

Within the last several years, there’s been a surge in efforts across the country to challenge and remove books from library shelves. Many challenges target books with themes of race and racism, or with LGBTQ+ characters or themes – but in some places, those challenges have expanded to include titles that discuss grief and loss, violence, and adolescent health and well-being. In The NoCo talked with Poudre Libraries’ Executive Director Diane Lapierre ahead of Banned Books Week.

Mariachi music is deeply rooted in Mexico's history, and it's grown in popularity over the decades in the U.S. These days, it's showing up more often in Colorado schools' music programs, alongside the usual jazz, orchestra, or symphonic band options. That provides the opportunity for more culturally relevant programming to serve increasingly diverse student populations. In today's episode, we talk with music instructor and mariachi player Ben San Martin Kellogg.

A new exhibit opening this weekend at the Museum of Boulder aims to illuminate the stories of Black Coloradans. "Proclaiming Colorado's Black History" centers on places like the once-bustling farming community of Dearfield; and notable people like businessman Barney Ford and philanthropist Julia Greeley.Denver-based author and soul food historian Adrian Miller is the exhibit's lead curator. He joined host Erin O'Toole ahead of the launch.