/tags/in-the-noco In the NoCo en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:33:53 GMT /news/2025-04-23/embracing-water-wise-landscapes-and-gardens-with-the-help-of-state-legislation New laws and policies from state lawmakers are pushing for more drought-tolerant properties. Part of the effort is restricting what HOAs can ban. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:33:53 GMT /news/2025-04-23/embracing-water-wise-landscapes-and-gardens-with-the-help-of-state-legislation Alex Murphy, Erin O'Toole /in-the-noco/2025-04-08/a-csu-expert-answers-your-questions-about-planting-native-plants-this-spring The In the NoCo podcast recently talked about why many homeowners are landscaping with native plants – and put out a call for YOUR questions about growing native plants in your yard. Today, our friends at the CSU Extension answer your questions – ranging from which seeds to buy, to how to restore native prairie vegetation. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:29:37 GMT /in-the-noco/2025-04-08/a-csu-expert-answers-your-questions-about-planting-native-plants-this-spring Brad Turner, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery, Jennifer Coombes /news/2025-03-14/keep-it-local-understanding-the-benefits-of-using-native-plants-in-your-yard Creating a garden or yard focused on native plants will help avoid water waste and other issues. Here's what you need to know to get started. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:42:33 GMT /news/2025-03-14/keep-it-local-understanding-the-benefits-of-using-native-plants-in-your-yard Alex Murphy, Ariel Lavery /news/2025-02-07/denver-international-airports-newest-art-installation-includes-183-bags-of-luggage The newest art piece at Denver International Airport includes nearly 200 pieces of upcycled luggage. The sculpture is on display in Concourse B. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:54:27 GMT /news/2025-02-07/denver-international-airports-newest-art-installation-includes-183-bags-of-luggage Alex Murphy, Ariel Lavery /in-the-noco/2025-01-09/find-your-happiness-in-2025-with-these-tips-from-a-professor-of-psychology-and-neuroscience Finding happiness in your life may be more achievable than you think. Dr. Jane Gruber, an associate professor at CU Boulder, and a happiness expert shares her life tips. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT /in-the-noco/2025-01-09/find-your-happiness-in-2025-with-these-tips-from-a-professor-of-psychology-and-neuroscience Alex Murphy, Ariel Lavery /news/2025-01-08/make-your-friendships-more-meaningful-with-advice-from-the-american-friendship-project In the NoCo spoke with an assistant professor focused on relationships and friendships. She shares her tips on how to strengthen your bonds with friends in the new year. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025-01-08/make-your-friendships-more-meaningful-with-advice-from-the-american-friendship-project Alex Murphy, Erin O'Toole /in-the-noco/2025-01-03/use-these-smarter-living-interviews-from-in-the-noco-to-start-your-new-year-right We're looking back on some impactful conversations from the In the NoCo to help you plan your 2025. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT /in-the-noco/2025-01-03/use-these-smarter-living-interviews-from-in-the-noco-to-start-your-new-year-right Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /in-the-noco/2024-12-30/from-the-big-headlines-to-local-newsmakers-in-the-noco-shares-its-most-powerful-2024-conversations The news cycle hit a fever pitch in 2024 with the election, and some big stories in Colorado, such as wildfires and the long-awaited verdict in the Boulder King Soopers mass shooting. But those weren't the only events providing the most powerful moments on In The NoCo this year. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /in-the-noco/2024-12-30/from-the-big-headlines-to-local-newsmakers-in-the-noco-shares-its-most-powerful-2024-conversations Brad Turner, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery /in-the-noco/2024-12-23/blinding-us-with-science-in-the-noco-shares-some-of-their-top-conversations-with-innovators-in-2024 In The NoCo covers all the topics important to Coloradans and that includes plenty of science. From underground fires to protecting honey bees, here's a look at some of our favorite science-focused conversations. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /in-the-noco/2024-12-23/blinding-us-with-science-in-the-noco-shares-some-of-their-top-conversations-with-innovators-in-2024 Brad Turner, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery /news/2024-12-16/potted-christmas-trees-offer-a-greener-way-to-enjoy-a-tree-for-years-to-come A living Christmas tree can be a great tradition. Here's how to make sure a tree survives being stored indoors and then moved outside. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:12:09 GMT /news/2024-12-16/potted-christmas-trees-offer-a-greener-way-to-enjoy-a-tree-for-years-to-come Alex Murphy, Erin O'Toole