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Energy officials in Colorado think it’s time to start investing in geothermal electricity. They say it offers a way to stabilize the electric grid, which is increasingly powered by wind and solar, and offers an opportunity for low-income communities to benefit. We hear from the head of the Colorado Energy Office today on In The NoCo.

Colorado is known for world-class skiing – and almost all of it is open to anyone. A proposed new development near Steamboat Springs could change that, with a community of luxury homes, complete with a private ski area. We explore what the project could mean for the future of private resorts in the state, on In The NoCo.

A new shelter for young people experiencing homelessness is open in Denver. The building itself was thoughtfully designed to help heal and empower the people who enter. On today's In The NoCo, we hear from an architect who incorporated ‘trauma-informed design’ to create the Urban Peak Mothership.

If high mortgage interest rates are making you feel trapped in your home, you’re not alone. Many Coloradans bought houses at historically low interest rates during the pandemic. Now they feel tethered to that mortgage even if they badly need an upgrade. Hear how we got here and where we might be headed on today’s In The NoCo.

A group of Colorado ski towns wants the ability to tax homeowners who let their vacation houses sit empty for long stretches. And they’re asking state lawmakers to help them do it. We discuss their proposal on today's In The NoCo.

Stephanie Sprenger is a standup comedian who jokes about being a single mom and dating again after going through a divorce. She’s part of a group presenting an evening of comedy and storytelling focused on womanhood this Thursday in Lafayette. Today on In The NoCo, she shares some laughs.

A new podcast explores a forgotten corner of Colorado history. The Western Slope town of Uravan helped produce uranium for nuclear weapons... and atomic energy. That is, until it was closed down and buried due to radiation. Hear more on today's In The NoCo.

Preventing wildfires seems like a never-ending battle in Colorado. Now cities across the Front Range have a secret weapon – herds of goats that graze on dense brush before it becomes fuel for fires. We hear more about this innovative approach on today’s episode of In The NoCo.

Data shows the roads can be a dangerous place for bicyclists. Advocates say one way to keep cyclists safer is to require features like Automatic Emergency Braking on all new vehicles. We discuss the promise – and the limitations – of this new technology, on today’s In The NoCo.

When a hiker goes missing in the backcountry, every hour makes a big difference. A new technology could give search and rescue teams a powerful new tool to find people fast. Today on In The NoCo, we hear more about how this technology could help transform search and rescue.