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The Stanley Hotel has been a cultural landmark in Estes Park for over a century. The hotel was sold in May to an unusual team of investors and a state cultural office. We hear about how this partnership came together, and what the future holds for this piece of Colorado history.

An unusual art project is headed for the moon later this year. It’s an 80 page book roughly the size of your thumbnail … filled with contributions from artists and writers around the world. We’ll hear from the Colorado artist who helped create the book — and why he thinks art deserves a home on the moon.

Colorado leaders passed an unusual law in 2024: It placed polling places inside every jail, in every Colorado county, on Election Day. The results were striking: Turnout inside the state’s jails increased by a factor of 10. Today on In The NoCo, we look at the reasons why, and hear why other states may soon follow Colorado’s lead.

See-through solar panels that can filter out certain frequencies of light to help grow bigger, tastier crops. Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden have been experimenting with a new kind of solar panel. And they say it could revolutionize farming.

Fourth of July celebrations usually entail loud, colorful blasts of fireworks. But for veterans and others with PTSD, that can make the day a struggle. Today on In The NoCo, a PTSD specialist with the V-A in Aurora shares advice for people coping with trauma – and for friends and family who want to support them.

Immigration arrests have surged in Colorado since President Trump returned to office in January. But despite his pledge to focus on detaining and deporting violent criminals, the data tells a different story. A Colorado Sun analysis found a majority of those targeted by ICE did not have a criminal history.

For 20 years, a Boulder duo known as “Jeff and Paige” have performed interactive songs about nature and science for children. And now they plan to bring their live performances to a TV show called “Rainbow Socks.” Jeff and Paige share how they approach making the outdoors fun for kids.

Colorado composer Nathan Hall mixed music with archaeology as he dreamed up his new album. The music focuses on hand-carved stone instruments called lithophones. They were carved several thousand years ago and discovered near what’s now Great Sand Dunes National Park. Learn more about new music played on ancient instruments.

Earlier this week, leadership at KUNC and The Colorado Sound eliminated 10 staff positions due to budget shortfalls. That’s about a quarter of the organization’s staff. We hear from KUNC’s President and CEO about how those cuts will affect what you read and hear – and where public radio in Northern Colorado goes from here.

In 1978, three men from Boulder set out on a six-week journey to make the first-ever crossing of Colorado on skis. A new documentary tells the story of this remarkable expedition, from the joys and hazards along the way – to how the trek ultimately helped shape Colorado’s miles of hiking trails. The film’s director shares more about the legacy of that journey.