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Workers at the Rocky Flats plant northwest of Denver helped build nuclear weapons during the Cold War. The plant is gone and the land is now a wildlife refuge. A new documentary looks at the controversial history of Rocky Flats, and the memories of its employees. We talk with the director, on today’s In The NoCo.

'Bipartisanship' is not a word you’ve heard lately in headlines out of Washington D.C. But Colorado Congressman and Army veteran Jason Crow still sees a path for Republicans and Democrats to work together. He’s on In The NoCo to talk about reaching across the aisle, immigration, and what he sees happening in Washington.

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. KUNC water reporter Alex Hager recently asked whether the technology might help the drought-stricken Colorado River Bain. Alex shares what he learned on today’s In The NoCo.

Some of the toughest jobs in Colorado are done by workers at a meatpacking plant in Greeley. Workers there slaughter and process hundreds of head of cattle each day. And now, they live under the threat that changing immigration policies may force them to return to dangerous situations in their home countries. Today on In The NoCo we’ll hear from a reporter who spent time getting to know them.

Wildfires, hailstorms, and other catastrophic events have caused billions of dollars in damage in Colorado. They’re also amping up worries that insurance companies might pull out of high-risk areas, leaving homeowners high and dry, without coverage. A state lawmaker discusses a few ideas to prevent that from happening, today on In The NoCo.

Patients have struggled with more severe eating disorders in recent years. And Colorado, which is a national hub for this treatment, is taking steps that could improve options for people who need help.

Fort Collins educator Deborah Winking used to worry that her son’s disability might prevent him from living a full life. But she figured out a plan to help him grow into an independent, successful adult. Her new book explains how she did it – and offers a roadmap for other parents.

A new vending machine opened recently in Boulder. But instead of chips or sodas, this machine dispenses items like drug testing strips or condoms. Supporters hope the machine helps reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections and prevents drug overdoses. We’ll hear all about the idea behind ‘harm reduction' vending machines on today’s In The NoCo.

Brittany Pettersen represents Colorado’s seventh congressional district in Washington. She’s about to give birth to her second child – and because of that, she can’t be in D.C. to vote on matters that come before Congress. Today on ITN, we hear from Pettersen about why she thinks the rules are unfair to lawmakers who are new parents – and how she’s working to change them.

As the prospect of large-scale immigration action looms, school leaders across Colorado are making plans to help students who will be affected by those actions. And they're getting help from a Nebraska superintendent who saw his own community shaken by an immigration raid two decades ago. He shares the lessons he learned – and what educators need to do right now – on today’s In The NoCo.