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1314 - Do immigration arrests and deportations help American workers? A CU economist says no

KUNC's In The NOCO is a daily look at the stories, news, people and issues important to you. It's a window to the communities along the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The show explores the big stories of the day, bringing context and insight to issues that matter. And because life in Northern Colorado is a balance of work and play, we explore the lighter side of news, highlighting what makes this state such an incredible place to live.

1314 - Do immigration arrests and deportations help American workers? A CU economist says no

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In The NOCO

Episodes

Do immigration arrests and deportations help American workers? A CU economist says no

How a unique foster care program for pets is helping Coloradans in recovery

Drought-tolerant plants can help keep your garden beautiful when moisture is scarce. Here’s where to begin

Will rain from El Niño save Colorado from severe drought? We asked a climatologist

A look at the inner workings of data centers, as Colorado leaders grapple with whether to build more of them

How games that used ancient dice shaped trade and diplomacy across North America, according to a CSU archaeologist

In a warm, dry springtime, your lawn may need extra care. Here’s where to start – and what not to do

A unique mission to save coral from a devastating disease – and the Coloradans helping to make it happen

This CU professor looked into how political news on TikTok shapes young voters’ views. Here’s what he found

State lawmakers scaled back rules for paying overtime to Colorado farm workers. Here’s why

What Rocky Flats meant to the workers who helped create nuclear weapons there during the Cold War

This proposed state law could make it easier for Colorado artists to support themselves. Here’s how

Why hundreds of bird lovers will head to eastern Colorado this weekend to spot the elusive Mountain Plover

How kids quietly lend a hand after a wildfire or flood – and how it helps their neighbors

Why some tech leaders are sounding the alarm about Colorado’s ‘deteriorating’ business climate

How youth mentoring inspired a Colorado author’s new science fiction novel

How a CU researcher’s team is hunting for water in craters on the moon – and what they’ve found so far

How a CU professor is helping to preserve the Arapaho language

How Colorado mountain town residents coped during a historically dismal ski season

A ski patrol job at a Colorado resort comes with serious challenges. A new program helps address them

A new documentary examines how one Colorado mountain town navigates neighborly disagreements

Venomous snakes kill thousands worldwide each year. A UNC professor’s search for a better antivenom could help save lives

How a Fort Collins writer found hope and healing on the Colorado Trail

Steam power isn’t as clean as it could be. This CSU professor developed new technology to change that

Some effects of climate change are already here in Colorado. Here’s what experts are seeing

Could baseballs with thicker seams help the Colorado Rockies find success this season?

Fewer new moms are dying in Colorado from accidental overdoses. This doctor thinks she knows why

Who owns a story? This Colorado author’s latest novel explores a tough question

This doctor spent decades tracking what kills or poisons Coloradans. Here’s what he learned

These tiny, fossilized teeth found near Colorado Springs may rewrite our understanding of early mammal life

No, you shouldn’t plant a packet of unidentified seeds that show up in the mail. Yes, it’s a real concern

Fort Collins and Boulder may stop using Flock surveillance cameras. Here’s why they’re controversial

Female athletes face different health challenges than their male counterparts. This new program focuses on their needs

Colorado officials are taking an unusual step to prepare for a future public health crisis. Here’s why

How a childcare shortage forces parents with babies to make tough choices in parts of rural Colorado

Why a Colorado author set out to retell 'The Great Gatsby' from a different perspective

Allergy season started early this year. Here’s why – and how to find relief

This CU researcher says there can be positive side benefits to mood disorders. Here’s what she found

Can’t install solar panels on your roof? Smaller ‘balcony’ solar devices may be coming to Colorado

Why a proposed Colorado law may ban the practice of garnishing patients’ paychecks to repay medical debt

Why is the lesser prairie-chicken in decline – and why were its federal protections removed?

What pushback against an ambitious Greeley development project says about growth along the Front Range

What ski companies in Colorado are saying, or not saying, about efforts to curb climate change

'Fast fires' are more destructive than typical wildfires. Researchers say they’re becoming more common

Hail damage is driving up the cost of insurance for homeowners across Colorado. Can lawmakers offer relief?

Colorado’s craft breweries hit a rough patch in recent years. Here’s why a brighter future may lie ahead

Why a nature journal might help cure the winter blues – and how to start your own

How funk music resonated in a time of change, according to CU’s resident funk scholar

Colorado’s home prices make it hard for school districts to hire educators. A new proposal might help

Machine-made snow is now commonplace in winter sports. Experts say it makes ski races faster – and riskier