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"I think when you read stories or watch movies that give you possible futures, even if they're really grim futures, like "Hunger Games" or "Blade Runner," then we think, 'Oh, we could end up here if we're not careful,'" said sci-fi writer Connie Willis.

With May the Fourth approaching, this Colorado science fiction author is a Force in her own right

Saturday is May the 4th – also known to fans as Star Wars Day. To celebrate, we sit down to talk with Connie Willis, one of science fiction's most notable writers, who happens to live here in Northern Colorado. She shares her thoughts on our weird obsession with UFOs... and on why it's so important to contemplate the future.

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.

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.

Abe Morris has worn many hats in his lifetime - professional rodeo cowboy, author, entrepreneur, and PRCA broadcast commentator. "I'm always going to be a fan. I love it when I see people come to rodeos," Morris says. "I think once you go to a rodeo and you see a good bull riding event or something like that, you're going to keep going. You're going to become a fan for life."

Heading to your first rodeo? Here’s how to cowboy up with confidence

Rodeo is a popular sport all summer long across Colorado. But if you’ve never been to one -- you might feel intimidated or just not sure how to get the most out of it. Today on In The NoCo, we get insights from veteran bull rider Abe Morris about his time in the arena – and why rodeo matters here in the West.

Stagecoach State Park visitors recreate along the shore of Stagecoach Reservoir in south Routt County on July 25, 2024. Homes on the far shore sit between the lake and the deserted Stagecoach ski area, where a developer has proposed building 700 new luxury homes with exclusive access to the ski area, golf course and fishing on the Yampa River.

Could an exclusive new development near Steamboat Springs open the door to more private skiing in Colorado?

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.

Goats stream by the camera. A man in a gray t-shirt stands off-kilter in the background

Cities across the Front Range have a secret weapon to prevent wildfires: A herd of 300 goats

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.

A powerful new technology could transform search and rescue in Colorado’s mountains

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.

A man in a green shirt and black shorts runs along a barren mountain ridge.

How a 100-mile run became a ‘lifeline’ for a Colorado athlete who struggles with depression

Athlete Drew Petersen says he found an unusual lifeline when he was suffering from depression: He set out to run a 100-mile ultramarathon in Colorado’s high country. Petersen documented the physical and emotional struggles in a new film called Feel It All. Hear the story behind that film, which is screening at several festivals around the state, on today's In The NoCo.

Anthony Brabo and his wife Francy Rodriguez sit by a ground-level window at a dilapidated apartment complex in Aurora.

Aurora, gangs and immigration: The facts are more nuanced than you may have heard

If you watched the presidential debate this week, you likely heard former President Trump mention gang violence at an apartment complex in Aurora. But the facts are more nuanced – and they reveal something about the intensity of immigration as an issue during an election year. We dig into the story with The Colorado Sun's Jennifer Brown.

A woman wearing a light blue hoodie and a faded red ball cap, with her hair in two long, light-brown braids, smiles for a photo with mountains in the background

Why a nature journal might help cure the winter blues – and how to start your own

Winter’s long nights and cooler temperatures can bring on the winter blues – even in a mild winter like this one. But research finds that spending even 20 minutes a day outside can help. And keeping a nature journal is a great reminder to tune into your surroundings with all five senses.

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