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"The trend was that these giant printing presses were just crumbling... the National Trust for local news says let's see if we can actually bring one back," said Corey Hutchins, co-director of the Colorado College Journalism Institute.

From AI to fading sunshine laws: "A difficult year" for Colorado's local media

Colorado and the nation have seen shrinking local journalism, which is concerning to local media experts. On today’s In the NoCo, Colorado journalist Corey Hutchins reflects on the current media climate in Colorado and what it means for our state.

‘Mountain Dreamers’ gives immigrants a voice in Summit County

Immigrants in Colorado's mountain communities supply much of the service industry work that keeps these resort towns humming. Lack of transportation, lack of affordable housing, and language barriers are just some of the challenges immigrants face here. On today's episode of In The NoCo, we talk with Mountain Dreamers, a group that advocates for immigrants in Summit County.

A group of people protesting against the restoration of the Fort Collins trolley service in 1984. Some people were afraid bringing back the trolley would create too much noise and an unwelcome theme park-like atmosphere along Mountain Ave.

Take a trip through the hidden history of the Fort Collins Trolley

Fort Collins used to be home to a network of trolleys that would take people to work and school. These days, a trip on the restored Fort Collins trolley is a treasured part of summer. On In The NoCo we take a ride and learn some of the trolley's fascinating - and sometimes quirky - history.

People participate at the Herbal Mocktails mixology event on March 8, 2024, at FoCo Cafe in Fort Collins.

Fancy drinks in fun spaces: How mocktails are changing NoCo's nightlife

The popularity of mocktails is soaring, and while many bars in Northern Colorado have non-alcoholic menus, there’s not yet a completely sober space for people to hang out. Today on In The NoCo, we hear about two mixologists who are trying to create fun spaces for people to explore sobriety.

"We started selling chickens, we started selling chicken feed, and I have some youth that have come from different paths," says Greeley farmer Sean Short. "So I would commonly use language that they used; we started joking that we were 'pimping chickens.' And the aim was to really start reframing some of those negative connotations that can come with those other worlds." Short operates Blooming Health Farms, an organic aquaponic chicken farm which works with at-risk young people to help them learn new skills.

'Chicken pimping' helps at-risk youth grow sustainable career prospects

Greeley farmer Sean Short has created a sustainable chicken farm with a mixture of fish farming and hydroponics. And he’s bringing at-risk young people into the fold to learn how. On today’s In the NoCo we listen back to a conversation about aquaponic chicken farming.

"We're at a time where people all around the world are rushing to adapt to the impacts of climate change," says Longmont author and journalist Stephen Robert Miller. "And so rightly so, people are wanting to do something about it — and that seems great. But it can also be tricky if it causes us to rush into rash decisions." Miller's book "Over the Seawall" cautions against pushing unsustainable forms of climate adaptation that try to control nature rather than work with it.

Climate adaptation is essential for our future - but we can't ignore lessons from the past

We’re still learning how to live with the effects of a changing climate. In his new book, Colorado journalist Stephen Robert Miller investigates our need to adapt to climate change – and why some of those attempts can backfire.

The Colorado River flows through Grand County, Colo. on Oct. 23, 2023. A new draft plan for river management shows that a wet winter and a conservation deal from California, Arizona and Nevada has eased pressure on the region's water policymakers until 2026.

Colorado River users face a big deadline to come up with new rules. Here’s where things stand

States that rely on water from the Colorado River are on a deadline to come up with a plan for how the river should be managed. And with climate change rapidly shrinking the river's water supply, the pressure is on. But finding consensus won't be easy. KUNC's Alex Hager explains what's being proposed, and why the states can't agree, on today's In The NoCo.

Dandelions growing on a lawn in the Midwest.

To mow or not to mow? What science says about early season lawn care

You may have heard of a recent trend in yard care: No-Mow May. The idea is to support pollinators like bees and butterflies by letting dandelions and clover grow through the month. But is it a good idea for our region? We get answers from a plant expert at CSU, today on In The NoCo.

A historical document shows a portrait of Oliver T. Jackson with his name printed underneath and faded text next to his portrait that says "Dearfield Settlement."

Why the historic Black community of Dearfield continues to fascinate

In the early 1900s, the community of Dearfield was Colorado’s largest Black homesteading site. It thrived for many years, until the Dust Bowl and the Depression pushed residents out. UNC scholar George Junne explains why it’s important to reflect on the community today.

“Knowledge alone is really not enough:” Fostering ‘climate hope’ as a way toward climate action

Taking action against climate change can be difficult or impossible if despair is weighing you down. This is why environmental advocates say “climate hope” is so important. We hear more from Charlotte Lin, sustainability coordinator for the town of Avon, on today's In The NoCo.

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