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"Part of my job [as a barback] was to kind of hang out until they actually needed me," says Eric Turner, pictured on the left. "And the way they kept me there was to keep feeding me alcohol." Turner, now a certified addiction technician, was featured in journalist Ryan Spencer's in-depth reporting on the drug and alcohol epidemic plaguing Colorado's mountain communities.

The ‘paradise paradox’ affecting Colorado’s mountain residents

Colorado may rank at the top with regard to physical fitness. But when it comes to mental health, Coloradans are struggling. On today’s In The NoCo we discuss how a culture of drug and alcohol use in mountain resort communities can negatively affect the mental health of those who live and work there.

Molly Weber holds a sign that reads "Green New Deal Now" on the White House lawn.

‘My life, my future, my community:’ Boulder Valley students on taking climate action

Young Coloradans are taking action to shape a more hopeful future in the face of the climate crisis. Today on In the NoCo we talk with two Boulder Valley high school students who campaigned for the school district to adopt a climate resolution – successfully.

A black female wolf pup sits in snow in a flat brushy terrain visible far into the distance.

First came the wolves. Is wolf tourism next for Colorado?

Colorado’s new wolves are drawing a big following — not without some controversy. Today on In The NoCo, KUNC’s Scott Franz discusses recent wolf milestones and tension on the Western Slope, and whether wolves might one day become a tourist attraction.

Small cacti in pots, some budding with bright purple flowers.

New to gardening? Find your green thumb by starting small

Does springtime leave you feeling envy over your neighbor’s vegetable garden or flower beds? We’re here to help, especially if you’re new to gardening. On In The NoCo, we have tips for how to develop your green thumb… by starting small.

Fall foliage taken in 2023. A dirt road winds through a field past a stand of yellow and orange aspens on the left. There are mountains in the background against a blue sky.

Colorado’s aspen trees are showing their fall colors while it’s still August. Is that a bad thing?

Colorado aspen trees are starting to change colors unusually early this year – despite the continued summer heat. Why is this happening? And how will it affect the thousands of leaf-peepers who drive to the high county to enjoy the fall colors? We explore the science behind why the aspens are popping early this year.

Technicians walk alongside a concrete 3D printer.

Using 3D printing to build homes could transform the housing business. A Greeley company wants to lead the way

Northern Colorado could become the epicenter of an innovative approach to home building. A new company headquartered in Greeley uses 3D concrete printing to create houses -- meaning they build each home one thin, concrete layer at a time. And soon they’ll help teach students at Aims Community College how to do this work.

A messy construction site with empty walls and boards lying on the floor.

Boulder leaders think ‘embodied carbon’ is a key concept in fighting climate change. Here’s why

If you want to reduce a building’s carbon footprint, you might install a heat pump or add solar panels. Now, a new piece of Boulder’s energy code aims to limit emissions before construction has even started. On today’s episode of In The NoCo, we explore the concept of ‘embodied carbon’ - and why Boulder leaders are embracing it.

For veterans with PTSD, Fourth of July can be difficult. But there are ways to help

Fourth of July celebrations usually entail booming, colorful blasts of fireworks. But for veterans and others with PTSD, that can make the day a struggle. On today’s In The NoCo, we hear from a PTSD specialist with the VA about what the holiday is like for those coping with trauma – and how friends and family can offer support.

A multicolor mural on a brick building shows a woman's face in the center with a couple other female faces on either side of her.

How a Boulder museum exhibit celebrates overlooked Black Coloradans

An exhibit at the Museum of Boulder illuminates the often untold stories of Black Coloradans and their influence on our region's history – and future. On In The NoCo we hear from one of the project's creators, author and soul food historian Adrian Miller.

Denver PrideFest celebrates a milestone this weekend. Here’s a look back at 50 years of the celebration

Denver’s PrideFest celebrates 50 years this weekend. The event has grown and evolved over the decades, through good times and bad. On In The NoCo we hear from longtime LGBTQ activist and author Phil Nash about 50 years of PrideFest.

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