Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former U.S. senator and jewelry maker, dies at 92

Ignacio resident was a judo Olympian who combined artistic talent with his Native American ancestry

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell inducted into the National Native American Hall of Fame

Ignacio resident was celebrated along with seven other inductees

DATE: Nov 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Colorado politician Nighthorse Campbell leads effort to honor Native American veterans

WASHINGTON D.C. – Ben Nighthorse Campbell – Korean War veteran, Olympic athlete and former Colorado politician – is honoring the service of his fellow Native American military veterans by he...

DATE: Dec 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

State lawmakers urge opening of Lake Nighthorse

The argument for recreation at Lake Nighthorse has been raised again on the national stage. U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., and Cory Gardner, R-Colo.; and Rep. Scott Tipton, R...

DATE: Mar 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News