Natalie Skowlund
Digital ProducerEmail: natalie.skowlund@kunc.org
I鈥檓 the digital producer for KUNC. I spend my days helping create and distribute content on our website and social media platforms that is informative, accurate and relevant to the communities we serve. On a given day, I might edit stories for the website, write social media posts, deliberate over web design or report out a story.
I鈥檓 in the business of keeping our audiences engaged as well as inviting new folks to get to know what we do at the station. My number one priority is to help our station reflect the voices and experiences of the communities we serve, and my favorite part is getting to know the characters and cultures of Colorado.
Prior to joining KUNC, I reported on health disparities in the Southwest and received my Master in Mass Communication from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. Before that, I was the education reporter for the Grants Pass Daily Courier in Oregon. I am also a Fulbright scholar who has worked and studied in Colombia, Taiwan, Bolivia and Spain.
My enterprise coverage at the Grants Pass Daily Courier investigating pandemic remote learning barriers for Latino students won first place for Best Educational Coverage in the Oregon 暗黑爆料paper Publishers Association 2022 contest. I was also selected to be a member of the Kappa Tau Alpha journalism honor society upon completing my master鈥檚 degree at ASU.
When I鈥檓 not fixated on public radio, I enjoy hiking, playing Appalachian fiddle tunes and reading novels.
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With Independence Day comes fireworks, loud noises and rowdy celebrations. For those with post-traumatic stress disorder, that can mean a day full of psychological triggers. -
Before you do a whole-yard overhaul, take a breather鈥攁nd a step back. A successful gardening upgrade should start with small steps. -
Bike to Work Day is June 26 this year. As cyclists hit the streets this summer, communities across Northern Colorado continue to work toward safer roads for all after a statewide increase in traffic-related cyclist fatalities last year. -
Does springtime leave you feeling envy over your neighbor鈥檚 vegetable garden or flower beds? We鈥檙e here to help, especially if you鈥檙e new to gardening. On In The NoCo, we have tips for how to develop your green thumb鈥� by starting small. -
Now that Mother's Day has come and gone, it's time to start digging in the garden. But before you go all-in, check out these sustainable suggestions from local garden experts. -
From Boulder to Greeley, farmers markets are popping up for the season across the region. Go for the fresh veggies, and maybe you'll find some live music or craft activities for the kids while you're at it! -
Children and teens from across Colorado and the country convened in Denver Friday and Saturday for the Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference. It was a chance to hone their musical skills while getting to know other young musicians passionate about preserving the traditional Mexican folk music. -
Earth Day is fast approaching and no Coloradan can forget it. There are a staggering number of opportunities across Northern Colorado to get involved with and learn more about the local environment. Choose your own eco-adventure鈥攐r a few鈥攆rom our handpicked list! -
February 1 kicks off the beginning of Black History Month in Northern Colorado. Many communities will be offering plenty, from the craft of rapping to a local Black history tour, to keep you celebrating all month long. -
From watercolor painting to food tasting, there's plenty to choose from to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Colorado.
