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The Arapaho language is at risk of disappearing, as fewer members of the tribe have learned to speak it. But a team of language experts at CU Boulder is working to preserve the Arapaho language – and help future generations learn it too.

Proponents of Colorado’s wolf restoration program have a tangible way to show off their support while driving. It’s a specialty license plate that reads “Born to Be Wild.” The money it generates helps provide ranchers with nonlethal tools to keep wolves from preying on their livestock. And so far the license plate has been a success – even in places that said “no” to wolves at the ballot box.

Lincoln Hills was a retreat in the mountains west of Denver, created in the early 1900s for Black American families to spend time in the outdoors. An exhibit at History Colorado in Denver explores the importance of this resort during an era of segregation. As Colorado celebrates its 150th birthday year – we explore this fascinating piece of the state’s history.

Astronomers searching for Earth-like planets outside our solar system will soon get a boost from a new space telescope. Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder are working with NASA to design and build the new observatory. Hear more about how this could change our understanding of the universe.

Howelsen Hill is a small ski area in Steamboat Springs – just a fraction of the size of Colorado’s largest ski resorts. But it’s had an outsized impact on the state’s ski culture, and it's been the training ground for many Olympians since it opened in 1915. As part of our weeklong look at the people and places that shaped Colorado, hear about Howelsen Hill and its founder, Carl Howelsen.

Colorado celebrates its 150th birthday later this year – and throughout 2026, the KUNC newsroom will feature fascinating stories from the state's history. We kick things off this week on In The NoCo with the story of a massive ice palace in Leadville. It drew tourists from around the world in the late 1800s.

An unusual art project is headed for the moon next year. It’s an 80-page book that’s roughly the size of your thumbnail, filled with contributions from artists and writers around the world. The Colorado artist who helped create the book shares the challenges of making it – and why he thinks art deserves a home on the moon.

Colorado lawmakers launched a pilot program several years ago to help military veterans who struggle with mental health, housing, or other issues. And in its first few years, it has transformed the way many veterans find support and treatment.

A leading conservation organization says owls need a little help along the Front Range– and they've created a program to get Colorado homeowners involved in the effort. The Bird Conservancy of the Rockies wants residents to build boxes in their backyards where owls can live. Find out why, and how people are getting involved.

If you’ve taken your kid to see Santa at a local mall, or hosted Santa at your work party, you may have wondered where that Santa learned his magic. There’s a good chance they trained at the Professional Santa Claus School, based here in Colorado. The school’s founder says they’ve trained thousands of Santas over the past four decades.