Τα καλύτερα Noco podcast (2024)

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How creating dorm-style housing units out of unused office space could ease Denver’s housing crisis 9:26

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Researchers have proposed a plan to transform high rise office spaces into living spaces to reduce the housing shortage in the Denver metro area. Denver is one of many American cities with a tight housing market and a glut of unused office space. A recent study by the Pew Charitable Trusts and the architecture firm Gensler calls for converting high…

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EICMA Part One 2:43:26

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Send us a text best bike in the world this week: 1956 Ariel Red Hunter worst bike in the world this week: Support the show Send emails to contact@nocomotopodcast.com, it doesn't have to be important.Από τον Noco Moto

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Could this bold new strategy for replanting trees after a wildfire help save Colorado’s forests? 9:26

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The Hayman Fire burned through a huge swath of forest southwest of Denver in 2002. It left behind a massive burn scar. Workers quickly replanted thousands of trees to reestablish the forest. But more than two decades later, large areas of the Hayman burn scar still resemble a moonscape, with some scraggly young trees here and there. Burn scars that…

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‘Junk fees’ from landlords can add hundreds of dollars to monthly housing costs. Here’s how tenants can fight back 9:25

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A $20 boiler maintenance fee. A $60 fee to drive your garbage to the dump. A $1 monthly pest maintenance fee. And a $6 fee to add up those other fees. These are actual charges billed to renters by landlords in Denver, according to a recent article by the Denver Post. The fees are tacked onto a tenant’s monthly bill on top of their rent. Critics cal…

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This unique program lets military veterans become filmmakers – and learn how to process trauma 9:27

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The Patton Veterans Project is a traveling film workshop designed to give veterans who may be suffering from PTSD or depression a communal space to process their trauma. Vets who participate learn a “narrative therapy” approach to dealing with emotional trauma. Over three days, the vets create a short film about their personal story. The Patton Vet…

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How Coloradans voted on big cat hunting, ranked-choice voting, and a firearms tax 9:26

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Tired of hearing about the election? And thinking about the election? We get it. But before we move on, let’s walk through a few notable decisions that Colorado voters considered this week. Like whether we should ban the hunting of mountain lions and other big cats. And whether sales of guns and ammunition should help pay for mental health services…

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Colorado election roundup: Abortion, same-sex marriage, Lauren Boebert and that slaughterhouse ban 9:26

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All eyes were on the Presidential election Tuesday night: Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris. But there were plenty of important Colorado issues on the ballot, too. Like what the state constitution says about same sex marriage, who should review judges in ethics cases and whether the right to an abortion should be protected. KUNC’s politics and electio…

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Noco Moto Election Special 2:07:40

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Send us a text Swigs got sworn in, we discuss what kind of moto laws we would like to maybe vote on some day. Best Bike in the World This Week: HD Pan America Worst Bike in the World This Week: 2001 Suzuki Intruder 800 Volusia Support the show Send emails to contact@nocomotopodcast.com, it doesn't have to be important.…

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It's Election Day. Here’s how Colorado election officials make voting secure 9:26

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It's Election Day in Colorado. And along with who wins or loses, something that a lot of people are thinking about today is election security. After all, elections are complicated: Millions of Colorado voters will fill out and turn in their ballots. And county election officials will gather and tally them – quickly. On top of that, some recent head…

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Workers at Rocky Flats helped build America’s nuclear arsenal. A new film digs into memories of the controversial plant 9:26

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If you visit the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge northwest of Denver, you see different types of wildlife, miles of hiking and biking trails and acres of rolling prairie. But you don’t see any trace of the astonishing history of what happened there during the Cold War: The Rocky Flats plant made plutonium triggers for nuclear weapons until it …

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During a natural disaster, not everyone can evacuate. A CU researcher wants to understand why 9:26

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Evacuating thousands of people during a natural disaster is a lot more complicated than simply telling everyone to move to safety. A wildfire or tornado in Colorado, or the hurricanes that recently struck the southeast U.S., often hit vulnerable populations especially hard. Elderly folks, people with disabilities, or people who can’t afford to quic…

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Hospitals in Colorado can charge wildly different fees for the same procedure. A new tool offers patients some clarity 9:26

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Paying for a hospital visit often ends in a guessing game. For example, if you hurt your ankle and need an X-ray, you could pay a few hundred dollars – or nothing at all – depending on which hospital you go to and the deal they’ve negotiated with your insurance company. That fluctuation in pricing from hospital to hospital is true for many procedur…

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When You Need A Clickbait Title For Your Podcast Episode 3:09:48

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Send us a text This week we stumble on a possible great idea to improve and cheapen helmet coms, we also talk about other stuff for two hours. I can't even remember. I would have to listen back to all of it to give decent notes here. Best Bike in the World THis week: The 2009 Yamaha R6 Raven Worst Bike in the world this week: The 2001 Honda XL 125V…

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Some Colorado schools use facial recognition software to make students safer. Is it also a civil rights violation? 9:26

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A handful of Colorado schools monitor their students with cameras that use facial recognition software. It’s a security measure: An administrator with access to the technology can upload a student’s photo and then the system can use cameras around the school to pinpoint a student’s location. More school districts across the state are exploring whet…

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An underground fire near Boulder has burned for more than a century. Here’s the plan to finally extinguish it 9:26

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Crews recently began work to extinguish a blaze that has burned underground for more than a century. It's happening on Marshall Mesa, south of Boulder in an area popular for hiking. A fire in a coal seam there has been smoldering beneath the surface for years. It's a remnant of a time when coal mining thrived in the area. Because heat from undergro…

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How to save yourself – or your employees – from overwhelming ‘technostress’ at work, according to a CU researcher 9:26

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Endless work emails. Slack messages from coworkers. Virtual meetings on Zoom. If these things boost your anxiety, you're experiencing something called technostress. Technostress can also include anxiety about keeping up with new technologies – or being replaced by them. It makes employees miserable. And easing technostress at work is an ongoing str…

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Studying how pythons devour enormous meals may help doctors treat people with heart disease, a CU scientist says 9:26

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Heart disease causes one out of every five deaths in the United States. Now, a University of Colorado researcher says she’s found promising clues that could help treat it, but the source of her discoveries might make your skin crawl. Dr. Leslie Leinwand is a professor of molecular, cellular and developmental biology at CU Boulder. Her insights come…

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You got a chip on your shoulder? 1:53:09

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Send us a text best bike in the world this week: Yamaha FJR 1300 worst bike in the world this week: 1290 super duke GT All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Send emails to contact@nocomotopodcast.com, it doesn't ha…

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There’s a shortage of veterinary care in Colorado, and it’s affecting pets. A possible solution is on the ballot 9:26

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Colorado and its pets are suffering from a shortage of veterinarians. It's leading to long wait times at some clinics. And the Colorado Sun reports that many animal hospitals are so swamped they’re forced to turn away dogs and cats who need care. On Election Day, Colorado voters will be asked to weigh in on a possible solution. Proposition 129 woul…

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Yes, wildfires can devastate communities – but they can also help strengthen them, this CU researcher says 9:26

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Wildfires in Colorado rip through communities. They torch homes and disrupt lives. But wildfires also cause some surprising – maybe even uplifting – things to happen. They make people more resilient. They strengthen the bonds between neighbors. And those stronger connections help people prepare for future emergencies. That’s according to Lori Peek …

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A unique program gave a guaranteed income to 800 people experiencing homelessness in Denver. How much did it actually help? 9:26

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The Claymore 2:27:54

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Send us a text Pete is way way too tired from working two jobs to do complete notes for this episode. We do Made up motorcycle in this one worst bike in the world this week: Piaggio APE best bike in the world this week: The new R9 All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything…

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Women traditionally played a key role when a family mourned. A Denver museum offers a unique look at why 9:26

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Victorian Death Experiences is a Halloween attraction with a historic twist. The program takes place in the historic home which houses the Center for Colorado Women’s History in Denver. Visitors see rooms decorated for mourning. They hear stories of death in the Old West. And they see fascinating artifacts, like hair jewelry made partly from the ha…

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As Election Day nears, deepfakes and misinformation are serious threats. Colorado leaders have a plan to respond 9:26

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Weld County’s Clerk and Recorder Carly Koppes has a noticeable online presence. She posts lots of informational videos around election time telling voters how to cast a ballot or get ready for Election Day. But here’s something that keeps Koppes -- and a lot of other election officials -- up at night. Artificial intelligence is developing so quickl…

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Presenting: 'The Colorado Dream: Ending the Hate State' 27:24

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Today we've got something special for In The NoCo listeners. It's the first episode of "Ending the Hate State," the new season of KUNC's podcast The Colorado Dream. If you heard our Friday episode of In The NoCo, you already heard Colorado Dream host Stephanie Daniel talk about the new season. This first episode explores a time in the 1990s when Co…

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How Colorado moved forward after being labeled ‘The Hate State’ 9:26

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Nearly three decades ago Colorado was known as The Hate State. In 1992 Colorado voters passed Amendment 2, which banned anti-discrimination laws meant to protect gays, lesbians, and bisexuals. But the Amendment never went into effect because there was immediate backlash. It was challenged again and again for being unconstitutional, bringing it all …

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A proposed tax on guns and ammo could fund millions in aid for victims of violent crimes. Will voters back it? 9:26

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A new tax on sales of guns and ammunition could be used to fund services that help crime victims. That’s the idea behind a proposal Colorado voters will consider on the November ballot. Proposition KK would add a 6.5 percent excise tax on guns, some parts and accessories, and ammunition. Buyers in Colorado already pay state and local sales taxes on…

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In Colorado, more officers are using artificial intelligence to write their police reports. Is that a good thing? 9:26

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More law enforcement officers in Colorado are using artificial intelligence to create their police reports. Boulder Police launched a pilot program earlier this year allowing artificial intelligence to help officers generate reports related to minor crimes. A few months later, they expanded the policy to let AI help write police reports for all typ…

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There's a doctor shortage in Colorado. UNC's new medical school hopes to address that 9:26

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Patients in Colorado feel the brunt of a growing healthcare crisis every day. There’s a shortage of primary care doctors and other health care workers in most Colorado counties – and that has an especially big impact on low-income and rural communities. That physician shortage is projected to get even worse, with roughly a third of doctors in the s…

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Dolly Buster: Genuinely Terrifying 1:55:39

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Send us a text Some all star investigative reporting done by our listeners this week. Terrific stuff chaps, commendations all around. Discord Link https://discord.gg/B559esdR Best Bike in the world this week: 2024 BMW F750 GS Worst Bike in the world this week: Big Dog k9 Dolly Buster More Dolly Can you Believe This shit Playboy Lauren Vickers more …

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Meet the man who gave Colorado its own signature chile pepper – and sparked a rivalry with New Mexico 9:26

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Visit any farmers’ market in Colorado and you’ll see long lines of people waiting to buy produce that’s grown in the state. And when fall arrives... it’s all about Pueblo chiles. The aroma of those dark green peppers roasting as they spin in large metal tumblers fills the crisp autumn air. People often buy extra bags of them – some to use now, some…

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Colorado schools are issuing more out-of-school suspensions. Here’s why that’s troubling – and how to address it 9:26

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School districts across Colorado have been suspending kids for problematic behavior at significantly higher rates than before the pandemic. A recent analysis of data in The Denver Post found that school administrators across Colorado have been issuing out-of-school suspensions 25% more compared to the 2018-2019 school year. Those figures are even h…

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Colorado cities are growing in population while shrinking their water use. Here’s how they make it work 9:26

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In 2002, Colorado saw a turning point for water use. It was the year Front Range cities got serious about how they use water and how to waste less of it. Luke Runyon is a reporter who specializes in covering water issues for the University of Colorado Boulder’s Water Desk. (You might remember him as the host of KUNC’s Colorado River podcast Thirst …

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What's behind Colorado’s surge in college enrollment? The pandemic, some strategic programs and Deion Sanders 9:26

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More students in Colorado are headed to college. And enrollment numbers at Colorado colleges are climbing faster than predicted. At the University of Colorado, for example, enrollment grew by 3.5 percent this school year – that's substantially more than the 0.5 percent increase the school’s officials had expected. So, what’s behind the increase? An…

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Zyn Zero Honda 2:16:02

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Send us a text We give tips on extending your riding season and discuss the implications of Honda losing Repsol as their title sponsor. Worst bike in the world this week: Honda CB750A Best bike in the world this week: Honda VFR400 All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything…

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Looking to shrink your carbon footprint? A Fort Collins scientist says start with your grocery list 9:26

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If you want to feel empowered to reduce your carbon footprint and fight climate change, the meals you plan, and the ingredients you buy, may be a great place to make some changes. That’s a central point in a new book by Mark Easter. He’s a retired ecologist in Fort Collins who studies the carbon footprint of the food we eat. In his book, titled The…

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A powerful Fort Collins art show highlights the words and portraits of immigrants in Northern Colorado 9:26

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Shared experiences that echo across different cultures... and the unique perspectives that people from different places bring to our community. An art show on display in Fort Collins explores those ideas through poems, letters and portraits of immigrants living in Northern Colorado. Curator Brigid McAuliffe collected images and writings from people…

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Is it ‘ballot box biology’ – or do Colorado’s mountain lions really need protection from hunting? 9:26

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A measure on Colorado’s ballot this November asks voters to choose whether wildcat hunting in the state should be banned. Supporters of the initiative point to what they say are cruel hunting practices, like using large teams of dogs to chase mountain lions up trees to then be shot and killed. Supporters also say the initiative would eliminate unet…

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After guilty verdicts – and 10 life sentences – in Boulder’s mass shooting trial, a victim’s daughter looks back 9:25

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A Boulder County jury reached a verdict Monday afternoon: They found the man who killed ten people in a mass shooting at a Boulder King Soopers guilty on all counts. That includes 10 counts of first-degree murder and 45 additional charges. At sentencing later that day, the judge overseeing the trial issued 10 consecutive life sentences, among other…

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Aspen trees could be a colorful addition to your yard – but experts say you’ll probably regret it 9:25

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Fall begins Sunday – which means leaf-peeping season is here in Colorado. Soon the mountains will fill with people looking to drink in the glorious sight of all those orange and gold aspen leaves that cover the hillsides. And you can bet that quite a few of those tourists will look at those vibrant aspen trees and wonder why they can't just plant o…

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Nearly 1 in 4 college students have limited access to nutritious food. Colorado schools have ideas to fix that 9:26

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The college experience can seem like a carefree time, filled with social activities, weekend football games... and, of course, the occasional visit to the library or an all-night study session. But reality paints a very different picture for many students. Federal data shows that nearly a quarter of the nation’s college students struggle with getti…

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Many kids born during the pandemic behave differently in the classroom. Here’s how Colorado educators are responding 9:26

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Kids who were babies or toddlers at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic... are now preschoolers and kindergarteners in Colorado classrooms. And experts see signs that the pandemic changed their behavior compared to older children. A recent round of data from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood seems to confirm that more kids now show signs o…

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Stress can be quietly devastating for farmers and ranchers. The new documentary ‘Legacy’ looks at how to fix that 9:26

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Being a farmer or rancher in Colorado means living with uncertainty on a daily basis. Hailstorms, drought and insects can wipe out an entire season of crops. Diseases and predators can devastate livestock without warning. And then there are other pressures, like holding onto a farm or ranch that’s been in the family for generations so it can be pas…

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Armando Silva’s vibrant murals adorn walls across Colorado. He hopes a new festival will inspire more outdoor art 9:26

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Greeley artist Armando Silva paints some of the most prominent artwork along Colorado’s Front Range. His vibrant, expressive murals depict sugar beet workers who helped establish Fort Collins ... or a steer to honor the Greeley Stampede. And he’s working to create a space for more artists to create more murals. He’s part of the team launching WeldW…

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Hummin Cummins 2:17:11

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Send us a text We went to the 4 corners rally Best bike in the world this week: RE INT 650 Worst bike in the world this week: the perennially lame 1974 Honda CB500T a cool cb450 black bomber for reference Torsion bar valve springs for the cb450T All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to r…

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Aurora, gangs and immigration: The facts are more nuanced than you may have heard 9:26

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If you follow national news, you might think the biggest story in Colorado right now is centered on an Aurora apartment complex that was reportedly overtaken by an armed group of Venezuelan gang members. If you watched the presidential debate this week, you likely heard former president Donald Trump mention that gangs had “taken over” the city. Man…

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Think wildfires and hailstorms are raising the cost of home insurance? Technology may be the bigger culprit 9:26

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Homeowners in Colorado have been watching their insurance costs increase at rates faster than the national average. On average, they pay more to insure their homes than homeowners in other states – about $1,700 more, according to recent figures. You might hear that and assume it’s because wildfires and hailstorms cause more destruction in Colorado,…

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Cities like Boulder may have too many parking spaces. Here’s why that's a problem 9:26

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Officials in the city of Boulder say they have a problem: too many parking spaces. Some transportation experts believe having too many empty spots is a waste of space, especially considering some of that space could be used for housing, retail, or a park. By some estimates, Boulder has twice as many parking spots as it needs. Some city leaders say …

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A forgotten hero of Colorado barbecue history is about to get some overdue recognition 9:26

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Columbus B. Hill was a pivotal figure in Colorado’s culinary history. He was a Black man originally from Missouri – and he was possibly the most popular barbecue chef in Denver in the late 1800s. His food was so good that it was served to thousands of people at official functions at the state Capitol. But even among hardcore barbecue fans, very few…

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How a 100-mile run became a ‘lifeline’ for a Colorado athlete who struggles with depression 9:26

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Drew Petersen’s career has been marked by extremes. As a professional skier, the Silverthorne native made a living carving turns on some of the toughest terrain in the world. But in recent years, he’s spoken openly, and made two films, about a different part of his life: his struggle with mental health and severe depression, which dates back to his…

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