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Chilly winter nights are the perfect time to cook something spicy 鈥� and many folks swear by Colorado鈥檚 signature chile pepper 鈥� the Pueblo chile. Today on In The NoCo: We talk with the man who developed Colorado's signature chile pepper 鈥� and learn why it inspires so much local pride. It鈥檚 part of a look back at our favorite science-related episodes of the year.

Temperature rise from climate change means trouble for Western states robbed of moisture by 鈥渢hirstier鈥� atmosphere. Listen to our "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth, and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

The potential footprint of Denver鈥檚 Initiated Ordinance 309 to ban slaughterhouses extends beyond city limits.

Head to the farmers market this time of year, and the aroma of roasted Colorado-grown Pueblo chile peppers fills the crisp autumn air. So how did Colorado get its own signature chile variety? On today's In The NoCo, we meet the man who brought the Pueblo chile to life.

Enthusiasm for apple picking has never been bigger in Northern Colorado. But nabbing a spot at a pick-your-own orchard is not for the faint of heart.

Farmers and ranchers face stressful challenges every day: From hail and drought to financial pressures. A new film explores those issues, and looks at why farmers don鈥檛 always ask for help. 鈥淟egacy鈥� screens this weekend at the Breckenridge Film Festival. We talk with the film鈥檚 director talks about possible solutions for this silent epidemic.

Experts say a temporary measure that extended the life of the farm bill last year is likely to expire at the end of this month.

KUNC talks with Colorado State University horticulture specialist Jeff Pieper to learn more about the conditions that create western Colorado鈥檚 peaches. Pieper says it started more than 100 years ago when farmers decided to divert Colorado River water onto arid land near the mouth of De Beque Canyon.

Palisade peaches are BELOVED in Colorado. Roadside stands and farmers markets that sell the fuzzy fruit do brisk business this time of year. On today鈥檚 In The NoCo, we explore the science that makes peaches from western Colorado such a singular summer treat.

The Imperial Irrigation District in California is the Colorado River's largest water user. A new conservation plan will spend hundreds of millions to save water, but environmental advocates raised concerns.