2nd Colorado member of House joins push against Biden win

DENVER – U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn on Monday became the second member of Congress from Colorado to join an effort against certifying the Electoral College victory of President-elect Joe Biden. ...

Colorado politics: Top story in 2020 – and what to expect in 2021

Pandemic dominated headlines, but U.S. Senate race also ranked high on list

Colorado state parks report high visitation rates in 2020

COLORADO SPRINGS – Despite some closures because of the pandemic and price increases, Colorado state parks recorded a nearly 23% increase in visitors in 2020, with some data from November an...

Two Pueblo County deputies injured in standoff with suspect

PUEBLO – The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office said two deputies were shot and injured during a standoff Friday in Pueblo West. The suspect is now in custody. Officials said deputies...

National Weather Service: Dryness defined 2020 in Southwest

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. –National Weather Service forecasters say they’re still looking at the data for 2020 but that it’s clear that there was record or near-record dryness in much of the Southwes...

Navajo Nation reports 266 additional virus cases, seven deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation has reported 266 additional known cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths. The figures reported late Friday increased the tribe’s totals sin...

New Mexico reports 1,286 additional virus cases, 25 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico on Friday reported 1,286 additional known COVID-19 infections and 25 deaths, raising the statewide totals since the pandemic started to 144,142 infections and 2,502 dea...

N.M.’s Herrell to object to Electoral College results

ROSWELL, N.M. – U.S. Rep.-elect Yvette Herrell of New Mexico said she’ll be among Republican members of Congress who will formally object on Wednesday to the certification of the Electoral C...

Health officials concerned about easing virus rules

DENVER – A day after Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced restrictions for places like restaurants and gyms will be eased in much of the state starting next week, some local public health off...

Las Cruces custom saddle maker teaches unique skill

Victor Hermanson sought out for his decades of experience

Navajo Nation reports 287 new virus cases, 23 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Officials on the Navajo Nation are reporting 287 new cases of the coronavirus and 23 more deaths. Thursday’s figures come on top of 225 new cases the tribal g...

Stretch of I-25 closed in Las Cruces, HAZMAT tanker spill

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico State Police shut down a stretch of Interstate 25 in Las Cruces and a hazardous materials team responded Thursday after a rollover crash involving a commercial ...