Τα καλύτερα Noco podcast (2024)

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To mow or not to mow? What science says about early season lawn care 9:12

9h ago9:12

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One of the most definitive signs that spring has arrived is the sound of lawnmowers filling the neighborhood. But this month, that rumble may be a little quieter than usual. That's because of a recent trend in yard care called "No Mow May." The idea is simple: wait until June to mow to allow flowers like dandelions and clover to grow and support be…

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SSR IS THIS WEEKEND 2:05:46

17d ago2:05:46

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The date, time, and point rules for the SSR (Small Stupid Ride) are laid out at the top of the show. if there is any confusion here are the details written down: RULES You must burn an full tank of gas/battery to say you did the ride. There is a 400 mile limit on the ride. So you can ride further, but nothing counts after 400. We will be shooting f…

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Why the historic Black community of Dearfield continues to fascinate 9:12

1d ago9:12

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Just off Highway 34 outside of Greeley sits a ghost town dotted with a couple of deteriorating buildings and a sign. In the early 1900s, this area was home to Dearfield. The thriving agricultural community founded by O.T. Jackson was Colorado’s largest Black homesteading site. At its peak there were around 300 residents, and Dearfield boasted a num…

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Can UNC’s future medical school help fix Colorado’s doctor shortage? 9:12

2d ago9:12

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Patients in Colorado feel the brunt of a growing healthcare crisis every day. Most Colorado counties have a shortage of primary care doctors and other healthcare workers – and that has an outsized impact on low-income and rural communities. And that shortage is projected to get even worse as physicians near retirement age. About a third of doctors …

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How education funding defined the recent legislative session for Colorado lawmakers 9:12

3d ago9:12

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Access to a great education – and finding a way to pay for it – was a common thread running through some of the most notable bills Colorado lawmakers introduced at the state capitol in recent months. The 2024 legislative session wrapped up last week with lots of new laws on the books, including one that offers two years of free community college to…

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Take a trip through the hidden history of the Fort Collins Trolley 9:12

7d ago9:12

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Springtime in Northern Colorado means the return of a quintessential summer pastime. The Fort Collins Trolley resumed service last weekend. This season marks 40 years since the restored trolley began once again to take passengers on a leisurely journey along Mountain Avenue into Old Town. The electric streetcars were once a common sight in the stre…

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An affordable housing complex built just for educators takes shape in Eagle County 9:12

8d ago9:12

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A shortage of affordable housing – and a shortage of teachers – recently forced leaders in Eagle County to try an ambitious new project. They’ve taken the unusual step of becoming a builder and landlord for some of the school staff on their payroll. Miller Flats is a 37 unit housing complex built exclusively for school staff in Edwards. Last year r…

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Colorado River users face a big deadline to come up with new rules. Here’s where things stand 9:12

9d ago9:12

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Last summer was brutal for the Colorado River - low water levels underscored the rising threats from a changing climate. Now, we're waiting on next moves from state and federal governments ahead of a quickly approaching 2026 deadline. Several states have proposed new ways to divvy up water from the river, which serves about 40 million people in the…

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The new president of Colorado Mountain College looks to the future 9:12

10d ago9:12

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Colorado Mountain College isn't your typical higher education institution. Ski and snowboard repair, avalanche technician, ski area operator, and fly fishing guide are among the many career pathways that CMC offers. The school serves roughly 12,000 students across 11 campuses in mountain communities like Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs and Leadvill…

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With May the Fourth approaching, this Colorado science fiction author is a Force in her own right 9:12

14d ago9:12

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The Force is strong with Colorado. For starters, there's Gov. Jared Polis, who regularly invokes Star Wars and other sci-fi stories in press conferences and state of the state addresses. Then there's the fact that the first-ever Star Wars Celebration - the largest gathering for fans of the franchise - was held in Denver in 1999. And a recent survey…

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Colorado’s first incarcerated professor is now a free man. He still plans to teach students in prison 9:12

15d ago9:12

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Back in January we learned about a man whose life took a huge turn. David Carillo had been serving a life sentence for his involvement in a murder that happened in 1993. While incarcerated, he began taking classes, and earned a degree. He continued studying, until he became one of the first professors in the country to teach from behind prison wall…

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What's on the minds of younger voters ahead of the 2024 election? 8:30

16d ago8:30

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It’s a presidential election year. And in the months leading up to November 5, 2024, we’re focusing our coverage around the issues people in our community, including younger voters, say they care about most. To better understand what's most important to college students and other young voters, we're working with student reporters at Front Range Com…

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First came the wolves. Is wolf tourism next for Colorado? 9:12

17d ago9:12

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Tourists choose to take vacations in Colorado for numerous reasons – like our breathtaking mountains and the chance to hurtle down them on skis or snowboards. There's lots of hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting – even cannabis tourism. But what about wolf-watching? Since ten wolves from Oregon were released on the Western Slope last December, there…

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"Something people are innately drawn to:" Celebrating National Poetry Month with Wolverine Farm 9:12

21d ago9:12

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We're closing out this week by commemorating National Poetry Month. And who better to celebrate with than Todd Simmons, founder and director of Wolverine Farm Publishing in Fort Collins? In 2002, Simmons left his job in the field of social science to focus full-time on literature and poetry. "I think creative expression, and the ability to communic…

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“Knowledge alone is really not enough:” Fostering ‘climate hope’ as a way toward climate action 9:12

22d ago9:12

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As human interaction with our planet has evolved over time, so has the human emotional experience of living on Earth. Perhaps it’s no surprise that, as we become more aware of the climate crisis affecting the planet, our emotions tend toward cynicism and sadness. Charlotte Lin, the sustainability coordinator for the mountain town of Avon, thinks ho…

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‘My life, my future, my community:’ Boulder Valley students on taking climate action 9:12

23d ago9:12

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Anxiety about climate change is hitting the youngest of us hard. And if you’re too young to vote, it may feel like there’s nothing you can do to change what your future looks like. But students in the Boulder Valley School District proved otherwise this past school year. A group of high school students successfully campaigned for the school board t…

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Climate adaptation is essential for our future - but we can't ignore lessons from the past 9:12

24d ago9:12

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Longmont author and journalist Stephen Robert Miller is fascinated by climate disaster stories. He says they’re often teachable moments. “There’s so much to be learned from looking in the past — environmental histories and histories of instances of when people have tried to control nature and ultimately it's failed,” Miller said. In his new book, “…

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Historic 1st UEOS Induction 2:37:16

27d ago2:37:16

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The first outside member and regular crew for the UEOS is inducted on the show. Congrats Eric, we read emails and the discord for the SSR is here! https://discord.gg/AnzuXzs3xK Best Bike in the World this week. 1922 BMW R32 Worst Bike in the World This week: Honda Cm250 Support the Show. Send emails to contact@nocomotopodcast.com, it doesn't have t…

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Fancy drinks in fun spaces: How mocktails are changing NoCo’s nightlife 9:12

28d ago9:12

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While Colorado is known for having breweries on every corner, there's a new trend in town: cocktails - without the alcohol. The popularity of non-alcoholic drinks is soaring – especially among young adults – and more bars and restaurants are starting to feature creative mocktails on their menus. Currently, Colorado has only a few completely sober s…

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The ‘paradise paradox’ affecting Colorado’s mountain residents 9:12

29d ago9:12

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Colorado is one of the healthiest states in the nation when it comes to physical fitness. Perhaps that’s no surprise given how much there is to do in the outdoors. But when it comes to mental health, Colorado ranks in the bottom half of states, according to a 2023 report by Mental Health America. While there are a few reasons for this poor ranking,…

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'Chicken pimping' helps at-risk youth grow sustainable career prospects 9:12

1M ago9:12

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Today we’re listening back to a conversation with aquaponic chicken farmer Sean Short of Blooming Health Farms, located in Greeley, Colorado. And just what is aquaponic chicken farming? Short says the farm uses aquaponics, “a fancy way of saying that we have some fish, and we use the fish water to grow plants.” In other words, aquaponics combines f…

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'The stories are there, and they're worth telling:' NPR's Lori Lizarraga on her journalism journey 9:12

1M ago9:12

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A career in journalism wasn’t the plan for NPR’s Lori Lizarraga – at least, not until the day she found herself in the wrong classroom at Southern Methodist University. Lizarraga says she “stepped into Narnia” when she walked into the studio where journalism students were broadcasting the school’s daily newscast. The Latina journalist has been tell…

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Spark Plugs and New Colorado Lane Splitting Law 2:09:19

1M ago2:09:19

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Prepare yourselves, Colorado is getting lane splitting. Also we changed the day for the SSR. Best Bike in the World This week 2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Worst Bike in the World This week 2003 YzF600r Support the Show. Send emails to contact@nocomotopodcast.com, it doesn't have to be important.Από τον Noco Moto

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'Colorado Proud' isn't just a food label. It's a way of life 9:12

1M ago9:12

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It's spring… and a handful of Northern Colorado farmers markets are opening up for what's likely to be a busy season – at least, if the last few years are any indication. We've come to expect throngs of eager shoppers waiting in long lines to buy western slope peaches by the crate, boxes of Olathe sweet corn, Pueblo chiles, and other locally grown …

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Wildfire risk part of new reality for Northern Colorado homeowners 9:12

1M ago9:12

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The risk of wildfire is a reality that is beginning to define life in Northern Colorado. This last weekend, tens of thousands of people in Boulder County were left suddenly without power for days when Xcel shut it off in anticipation of high winds and potential loose lines. Today we’re listening back to an interview covering a 2023 report from the …

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From 'ramshackle' beginnings to true community journalism: CU professor traces NPR's roots in new book 9:12

1M ago9:12

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Have you ever wondered how NPR came to be? It certainly didn’t happen overnight. The history of National Public Radio is long and convoluted, starting in the early twentieth century with university-housed stations scattered across rural areas. These stations broadcast things like cooking lessons, and how to use indoor plumbing. But with the Communi…

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Science says these are the best tomatoes to grow in Northern Colorado 9:12

1M ago9:12

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Northern Colorado’s unique weather patterns can be a challenge for backyard gardeners. The climate is dry; the growing season is hot and short. And of course, we’re no strangers to wind and hail events. But new research out of Colorado State University can help gardeners choose crop varieties that thrive in those conditions. KUNC's rural and small …

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How an 1878 eclipse over the Rockies set the stage for modern-day celestial tourism 9:12

1M ago9:12

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On Monday, April 8 a total solar eclipse will darken the skies over 13 states, from Texas up to Maine. While Colorado is not in the path of totality, in which the moon completely covers the sun, our region will experience a partial solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse over the U.S. is relatively rare – the last one occurred in August 2017. And citi…

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Lots of important updates!!! 3:05:32

1M ago3:05:32

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Updates on the scooter club! Updates on the SSR! Updates on MotoGp! we talk about a new bike! Lots of Updates! Best Bike in the World this Week: Cushman Airborne Worst Bike in the World this week: 1980 XLS 1000 Roadster Support the Show. Send emails to contact@nocomotopodcast.com, it doesn't have to be important.…

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‘Mountain Dreamers’ gives immigrants a voice in Summit County 9:12

1M ago9:12

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Immigrants are the backbone of a lot of mountain communities in Colorado. That’s because many work in service industry jobs that keep these towns thriving. But for immigrants in these places, certain disparities are more pronounced, like access to transportation. In one part of Summit County, this particular issue had become dangerous in the snowy …

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From AI to fading sunshine laws: "A difficult year" for Colorado's local media 9:12

1M ago9:12

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It’s no secret there’s a crisis of shrinking local news across the U.S. And we know that in places where local news evaporates, democracy takes a hit. Government corruption tends to increase when powerful entities realize there's less media scrutiny on what they're doing. "This year has been particularly difficult for the local media news business,…

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“If I Could Stay” tells two mothers’ stories from inside a broken immigration system 9:12

2M ago9:12

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Most people would agree that the immigration system in the United States is broken… but how it's broken – and how to fix it – are the real debate. As this debate persists, the stories of people caught in a messy immigration web continue to rise. The documentary film If I Could Stay tells the story of two such people, Jeanette Vizguerra and Ingrid E…

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'We need all kinds of minds:' Temple Grandin on why neurodivergent thinkers are essential 9:12

2M ago9:12

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Temple Grandin sees the world through a different lens. The Colorado State University professor of animal science is neurodivergent, and her differences as an autistic person have been foundational to her work – especially when it comes to advocating for the humane treatment of animals. She is also an advocate for neurodivergent thinkers of all age…

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Aloha Dial-A-Jet 2:18:22

2M ago2:18:22

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Petes back from Hawaii with an island ride report. Theres a lot of scooter talk but then we hit on the mystery of the Dial-A-Jet kit. A magical object that is much fabled, few understand, and even fewer have ever seen. Once equipped, legend has it your fueling will be optimized beyond your wildest dreams and your powerband will be the envy of all t…

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High cost of childcare in Northern Colorado comes with major tolls for families, communities 9:12

2M ago9:12

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Advocates say failing to invest in childcare is a missed opportunity to address inequity. And the lack of investment is hitting Northern Colorado families in multiple ways. For one, it leaves rising kindergartners unprepared to enter public schools. “The achievement gap is present well before children enter kindergarten,” said Tarryn Morrisey, a pr…

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At ACT Human Rights Film Fest, ‘How We Get Free’ pushes Coloradans to examine flawed criminal justice system 9:12

2M ago9:12

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The cash bail system continues to face scrutiny in the U.S. Activists say it subverts the long-held American ideal that a person is innocent until proven guilty. In other words, under the cash bail system, if you can’t afford to post bail, you could end up sitting in jail for days, weeks or months waiting for a trial regardless of your innocence. I…

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In Colorado schools, concerns grow about learning disabilities going undetected 9:12

2M ago9:12

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The need to screen students for learning disabilities is on the rise in Northern Colorado and mental health providers are having trouble meeting the demand. Marybeth Rigali-Oiler, a child and adolescent psychologist with the Health District of Northern Larimer County, says finding answers isn’t always straightforward, either. “You also have to kind…

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A gift from the tap: Appreciating Colorado water on this World Water Day 9:12

2M ago9:12

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Water – and how to manage it – is a perennial topic in the parched American West. So today on World Water Day, we are looking at some of the most pressing water issues of the moment and how we in Northern Colorado can better appreciate and conserve this precious resource. "I just wish people would realize the foresight it took to build some of thes…

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Twenty-somethings in Colorado and beyond are struggling. This psychologist explains why 9:12

2M ago9:12

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Many of us have been told that our twenties are the best time in our lives. But some data suggests otherwise. At least one new report says 20-somethings in the U.S. are some of the most unhappy in the world. "I have yet to meet someone who's like, ‘Gosh, I wish I could be in my 20s again,’” said Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist who specializes in t…

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Staffing shortages in Colorado prisons creating dire conditions for incarcerated people 9:12

2M ago9:12

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Prisons in Colorado are severely understaffed and that is hitting workers especially hard. But the effects of this shortage stretch far past the staff. “You have not only the stress on the staff from the vacancy, you have the disruption of normal functionality for the department as a whole and, then of course, this incredible negative impact on the…

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In Summit County, teens want more safe indoor spaces. Here’s why those spots are essential 9:12

2M ago9:12

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In many communities across Colorado, teens say there are few things for them to do after school. In Summit County, as local leaders work on a long-term plan for the future, young people are asking for more affordable indoor spaces. KUNC senior editor and reporter Leigh Paterson sat down with local students to discuss why these hangout spots are so …

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All aboard? Plans for Front Range passenger rail inch forward 9:12

2M ago9:12

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The launch of a passenger rail line in Northern Colorado felt a smidge closer to reality last week at Union Station. That’s when the first passenger train in decades departed from Denver to Longmont. The passengers included state lawmakers, transportation pros and Governor Jared Polis, who did the honors of calling passengers aboard. We have been d…

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Amid Colorado’s childcare crisis, a nonprofit provider pushes forward for low- and middle-income families 9:13

2M ago9:13

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Imagine keeping your cool with 10 crying babies in a classroom. Yes, childcare is hard work and it is crucial to our fast-growing community. “We're not just babysitters, we just don't show up in a warehouse and play with kids all day. The work that we do is essential so that children are ready for school. To enter kindergarten, they're ready at thi…

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The compassion of first-person narratives with author and activist St. Clair Detrick-Jules 9:12

2M ago9:12

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Author and activist St. Clair Detrick-Jules uses words and images to capture personal stories that celebrate and center Black liberation, the immigrant experience, and women's rights. “Historically in this country, Black people haven't been able to really control the narrative of our own stories, of our own lives and experiences,” she said. “And so…

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Alpine equity: How a Latino snowboarder is improving access to snow sports in Summit County 9:12

2M ago9:12

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When KUNC senior managing editor Stephanie Daniel journeyed into the mountains to work on her podcast The Colorado Dream, she met Javier Pineda, a snowboard instructor and Mexican immigrant. She was reporting on the housing crisis in Summit County, which has had a major impact on Pineda’s life. But as is often the case with journalism, telling one …

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Spring anticipation: a stroll through CSU’s Annual Flower Trial Garden 9:12

2M ago9:12

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Although it is technically still winter — at least until March 19 — the flowers will soon be in bloom at Colorado State University’s Trial Garden. That is where many of the flower varieties hitting garden stores in the coming weeks undergo a rigorous, real-world testing process to see which varieties are resilient enough for Northern Colorado. The …

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Pete is In Paradise 2:21:15

2M ago2:21:15

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Petes off to hawaii! he will report on how much his week was than yours when hes back. Worst bike in the world this week: 1978 HD MX250 Best bike in the world this week: HD x 350 Support the Show. Send emails to contact@nocomotopodcast.com, it doesn't have to be important.Από τον Noco Moto

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A ‘cyclical, community issue.’ How the childcare shortage is touching life in Northern Colorado 9:12

2M ago9:12

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A national childcare shortage has its grip on Northern Colorado. It is affecting not only parents trying to hold down jobs, but also communities more broadly and local economies. The need is so great, in fact, that in February, Larimer County had to freeze enrollment in its state-subsidized childcare program because it ran out of funds. “Childcare …

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Residuals of redlining: Denver’s residents of color breathe dirtier air due to racist practice of the past 9:12

2M ago9:12

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People of color in Denver breathe some of the area’s worst air. New research from the University of Colorado Boulder not only shows that the air in some neighborhoods is more polluted than others, it also links that disparity to an outlawed practice called redlining. In the 1930s and 40s, lenders and governments used color-coded maps to identify ar…

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On this Super Tuesday, we check the pulse of young voters in Colorado 9:12

2M ago9:12

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Today is Super Tuesday — traditionally the biggest day for primary elections and caucuses across the nation. In Colorado, unaffiliated voters can cast a ballot for either the Republican or Democratic candidates. For more on the election and how KUNC is working to engage Coloradans in the democratic process, KUNC statehouse reporter Lucas Brady Wood…

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