KUNC's Colorado Edition
The mission of KUNC's Colorado Edition is to deepen understanding of life in Northern Colorado through authentic conversation and storytelling. We take a look at the news, people and issues important to you.
We hope you’ll engage with us! You can share comments, questions or story ideas by sending us an email at ColoradoEdition@kunc.org.
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Latest Episodes
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On this episode of Colorado Edition, affordable housing is even more elusive for Coloradans with disabilities and KUNC’s investigative reporter Robyn Vincent looks at the challenges many are facing. Plus a conversation with officials from Aurora’s Police Department about how they plan to increase female recruitment.
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On this episode of Colorado Edition, we hear from a Northern Colorado couple who have not been able to return to their home in Haiti due to ongoing violence there. Plus, a review of the film “No Bears,” directed by an Iranian filmmaker who is currently imprisoned and banned from making films.
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On this episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about the battle over a secret ballot system that many Colorado lawmakers continue to defend. We also journey to Rocky Mountain High School with reporter Leigh Paterson to examine the state of childhood mental health.
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On this episode of Colorado Edition, we hear lawmakers vent their frustrations over the lack of progress toward preventing gun violence. Also, a wet winter is good news for the Colorado River, but there’s plenty of winter left, officials warn. Lastly, a review of the film Living.
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Colorado Edition: EV chargers in rural areas, access to abortion pills, and the film 'Women Talking'On this episode of Colorado Edition, we look into why a fast-charging station is important to have in rural areas, a rule change that will allow abortion pills to be sold at retail drug stores, and review ‘Women Talking’, whose harrowing story is disturbing but important.
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In our first episode of 2023 we are looking at the legacy of the Marshall Fire. The fire destroyed more than one thousand homes and damaged at least 150 more. The cost of the fire is estimated to top 2 billion dollars. In December, just before the Marshall Fire anniversary, KUNC Reporter Leigh Paterson produced a three-part series that featured personal stories about the fire. In this first installment, Leigh checks in with a firefighter who was on scene.
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On this episode of Colorado Edition, we revisit some of our favorite segments, including a recovery residence, norovirus in the Grand Canyon and John Denver.
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On this episode of Colorado Edition, we look into the apparent standstill at the state’s new Office of Gun Violence and Prevention and how the Ogallala Aquifer drying up affects the future of farmers who depend on it.
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On this episode of Colorado Edition, a mighty dam might no longer be functioning because of the Colorado River crisis. Also, the holidays are a merry time – but not for everyone.
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On this episode of Colorado Edition, we hear about why psilocybin mushrooms won’t be showing up in clinics just yet, even after Prop. 122 passed. We also the stories of homeowners who feel unsafe returning to their homes one year after the Marshall Fire.