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Colorado relies on search and rescue groups to keep people safe in the backcountry, but officials say they're struggling to keep up with recent changes at the federal level.

Boulder County officials say two people died this week while hiking and climbing around the Flatirons. The two deaths are separate incidents.

When a hiker goes missing in the backcountry, every hour makes a big difference. A new technology could give search and rescue teams a powerful new tool to find people fast. Today on In The NoCo, we hear more about how this technology could help transform search and rescue.

When a hiker goes missing in the backcountry, every hour in the search to find them matters. Now, a new technology could give search and rescue teams a powerful new tool to find people fast. On In The NoCo, we hear more about how this technology can help search and rescue teams.

A new law taking effect Jan. 1 is projected to offer more financial support to the hundreds of search and rescue volunteers who brave dangerous conditions to save lives in Colorado’s backcountry.

More and more people headed into the backcountry this year – and many rescue groups have seen an increase in calls. That puts pressure on volunteers who help respond to emergencies.

Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the top places in the country for search and rescue operations, logging an incident almost every other…