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New Mexico

Head-on collision kills woman, injures four others east of Bloomfield

Mexico State Police report that alcohol might have been involved

November 18, 2022

Local News

BLM seeks help in case of stolen fence in Canyons of Ancients

ripped from the ground on national monument; was installed to reclaim an oil and gas well pad

November 18, 2022

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park cancels popular luminaria event

construction, lack of staff hampered effort

November 17, 2022

Local News

Christmas tree permits now available from San Juan National Forest

Permits available online, at stores in Dolores and Durango and Forest Service offices

November 16, 2022

Local News

The eight Colorado districts Democrats flipped from the GOP

Democrats were bracing for losses on Election Day. Instead, they expanded their majorities

November 16, 2022

Local News

How the counties voted in the race between Lauren Boebert and Adam Frisch

Boebert won by a large margin in Mesa County, while Frisch secured big victories in Pueblo and La Plata counties

November 16, 2022

Local News

Dolores ski swap is revived

is a fundraiser for the Dolores Schools cross-country teams

November 15, 2022

Local News

Brook trout caught in Hinsdale County sets Colorado record

reeled in from remote lake at 11,130 feet elevation in Uncompahgre National Forest

November 15, 2022

Local News

Nowlin looks ahead to third term after winning reelection

Priorities include combating drug trafficking, improving staff benefits and upgrading health services at jail

November 14, 2022

Local News

With U.S. House control hinging on Boebert race, GOP and Dems deploy to Colorado

It’s unlikely the outcome will be known until Thursday at the earliest

November 14, 2022

Local News

Julie McCluskie is next speaker of Colorado House, bringing Western Slope voice to top job

three top leadership posts in the Colorado House will be held by women

November 11, 2022

New Mexico

Joseph Walter named Farmington teacher of the year

Veteran teacher honored for 28 years of teaching dedication, excellence

November 11, 2022

Local News

Trial set in fatal crash north of Mancos

Suspect faces charges of vehicular homicide and DUI; woman died after being ejected

November 11, 2022

Regional News

Colorado mixed on alcohol measures with wine sold at grocery stores too close to call

Measures that would have dramatically changed the way Coloradans buy alcohol were failing Tuesday night, even with $30 million in…

November 9, 2022

Local News

Catlin wins race for Colorado House District 58

will serve fourth term; challenged by Democrat Kevin Kuns

November 9, 2022

Local News

McLachlan retains Colorado House District 59

Challenger Shelli Shaw falls behind by 12 points

November 9, 2022

Regional News

Jared Polis easily beats Heidi Ganahl to secure second term as Colorado’s governor

Democrat easily defeated his Republican challenger, University of Colorado Regent Heidi Ganahl

November 9, 2022

Regional News

Democrat Jena Griswold defeats Republican Pam Anderson in Colorado’s secretary of state race

Contest for top election official centered on 2020 election denial, though both candidates agreed Trump didn’t win and that Colorado’s…

November 9, 2022

Regional News

Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser wins reelection over Republican John Kellner

Republican John Kellner (left) is challenging Democratic incumbent Phil Weiser to be Colorado's Attorney General in the state's 2022 elections.…

November 9, 2022

Regional News

Voters approve Prop. FF, clearing way for school meals program funded by cutting tax breaks for the wealthy

new program will give all Colorado public school students access to free breakfasts and lunches, regardless of household income

November 8, 2022

Regional News

Michael Bennet elected to his third U.S. Senate term as Colorado voters reject Republican Joe O’Dea

Bennet, a Democrat, serves his full six-year term, he will become Colorado’s longest-serving U.S. senator in the century since state…

November 8, 2022

Local News

Election Day will get last lunar eclipse until 2025

moon will be close to Mars and a red star called Antares, a ‘fortuitous placement’ of three red things in…

November 7, 2022

Local News

‘Badwater’ television pilot will be screened at Mancos Opera House

novelist Chuck Greaves wrote television series and first episode

November 4, 2022

Local News

Wildlife agency seeks public help on poached desert bighorn

ram was illegally shot between Gateway and Grand Junction near the Gunnison River

November 2, 2022