/in-the-noco In The NoCo en-US Copyright ������Ů/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-06/the-stanley-hotel-is-a-colorado-icon-an-unusual-alliance-could-help-the-hotel-thrive-in-the-years-ahead 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. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-06/the-stanley-hotel-is-a-colorado-icon-an-unusual-alliance-could-help-the-hotel-thrive-in-the-years-ahead In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-05/sen-john-hickenlooper-speeding-up-wildfire-prevention-work-could-help-a-tinderbox-situation-in-the-west A new bill co-sponsored by Sen. John Hickenlooper is designed to speed up wildfire prevention efforts across the country. But a few measures in the bill have some environmental groups concerned. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-05/sen-john-hickenlooper-speeding-up-wildfire-prevention-work-could-help-a-tinderbox-situation-in-the-west In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-04/how-an-unusual-csu-program-helps-restore-bison-herds-across-the-american-west A group of researchers at CSU are celebrating a decade of raising a herd of genetically pure bison. Those bison have been transferred over the years to tribes and wildlife organizations around the West. We hear from the researcher who’s been leading this project and raising the herd. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-04/how-an-unusual-csu-program-helps-restore-bison-herds-across-the-american-west In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-03/aclu-lawyers-say-camping-is-so-central-to-colorados-culture-that-camping-bans-should-be-illegal-will-a-judge-agree The ACLU of Colorado thinks the state’s history of camping culture should protect people experiencing homelessness when they sleep outdoors. Currently, the city of Boulder can ticket or jail people for using shelter in public places. But the ACLU of Colorado wants a judge to end that policy. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-03/aclu-lawyers-say-camping-is-so-central-to-colorados-culture-that-camping-bans-should-be-illegal-will-a-judge-agree In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-02/afraid-of-flying-these-tips-from-an-msu-denver-psychologist-can-help-get-you-off-the-ground Commercial air travel might be the safest way to get around – yet millions of Americans have a fear of flying. With the summer travel season about to get underway, we sat down with an MSU Denver psychologist who specializes in helping people who are afraid to fly. She offered some strategies to help you or a loved one take that flight you’ve been fretting over. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-02/afraid-of-flying-these-tips-from-an-msu-denver-psychologist-can-help-get-you-off-the-ground In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2025-05-30/growing-your-own-palisade-peach-tree-is-harder-than-it-sounds-heres-how-to-give-it-your-best-shot If you’ve ever dreamed about picking a sweet, fuzzy peach right off your very own Palisade peach tree – well, we have some good news and some bad news. While it is possible to grow a peach tree on the Front Range, plant experts from the CSU extension say there are a lot of pitfalls to be aware of before you plant one. Fri, 30 May 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-05-30/growing-your-own-palisade-peach-tree-is-harder-than-it-sounds-heres-how-to-give-it-your-best-shot In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2025-05-29/a-denver-art-museum-exhibit-helps-visitors-confront-tough-emotions-with-help-from-cuddly-crocheted-monsters It’s tough to confront uncomfortable emotions like anxiety or shame. A Denver artist has created a new exhibit that she hopes will encourage visitors to do just that – with the help of some giant, cuddly monsters she created entirely out of yarn. We hear about her exhibit at the Denver Art Museum – and the psychology behind it. Thu, 29 May 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-05-29/a-denver-art-museum-exhibit-helps-visitors-confront-tough-emotions-with-help-from-cuddly-crocheted-monsters In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2025-05-28/the-goo-under-your-fridge-or-air-conditioner-just-might-help-fight-climate-change-heres-why If you have a drip tray under your fridge that’s filled with orange goo, you might have an organism living with you that science wants to know about. A researcher at Colorado State University is collecting samples from people’s homes that he thinks could hold solutions to climate change and pollution. Wed, 28 May 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-05-28/the-goo-under-your-fridge-or-air-conditioner-just-might-help-fight-climate-change-heres-why In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2025-05-27/latina-mothers-deal-with-high-rates-of-postpartum-depression-this-unusual-cu-program-uses-peer-support-to-help-them Postpartum mental health issues affect one in five mothers. And they affect nearly half of all Latina mothers living in the United States. But a program based at the University of Colorado has helped hundreds of new mothers dealing with postpartum depression by matching them with other moms who have experienced similar issues. Tue, 27 May 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-05-27/latina-mothers-deal-with-high-rates-of-postpartum-depression-this-unusual-cu-program-uses-peer-support-to-help-them In The NoCo /podcast/inthenoco/2025-05-26/drought-continues-to-plague-the-colorado-river-basin-could-cloud-seeding-be-a-helpful-solution Manipulating the clouds to make it rain or snow might sound like science fiction – but farmers and ski resorts have used these techniques for years. ������Ů water reporter Alex Hager discusses whether cloud seeding could help the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin. Mon, 26 May 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-05-26/drought-continues-to-plague-the-colorado-river-basin-could-cloud-seeding-be-a-helpful-solution In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Alex Hager, Brad Turner