Deb Haaland officially announces run for N.M. governor Haaland is the only declared candidate so far for the 2026 election February 11, 2025
Deb Haaland made history as Interior secretary. Now she’s running for governor of New Mexico Haaland could be the first Native American woman to serve as governor of any state January 28, 2025
AG Phil Weiser is first big name to declare for 2026 Colorado governor’s race State’s top elected lawyer announced a big resolution: he’s running January 2, 2025
For Native American women, stepping into leadership starts with reclaiming their past Now in its 20th year, WeWin brings together more than 400 women across tribes and generations for prayer circles, keynote… December 27, 2024
Biden adds to list of national monuments during his term There's an appetite for more December 9, 2024
With looming budget cuts, nonprofits will step up work on San Juan National Forest ‘Access is going to be threatened,’ warned San Juan Mountains Association director December 7, 2024
Downwinders pressure Speaker Mike Johnson on RECA during his New Mexico visit Both candidates for Congressional District 2 support full expansion of the compensation program August 22, 2024
Durango Board of Ethics gives resident watchdog 20 days to respond to allegations Committee dismisses five complaints against John Simpson, seeks response to five more June 10, 2024
Provision for acequia insurance hanging in balance as U.S. House and Senate debate Farm Bill The Farm Bill is already a year late after expiring in 2023 over disagreements May 22, 2024
On second try, U.S. House approves GOP bill to ease mining on federal lands Rep. Stansbury argued the bill could benefit subsidiaries of foreign mining companies, including Chinese companies. May 9, 2024
Cannabis seizures at checkpoints by border patrol frustrate state-authorized pot industry Border Patrol says cannabis is still a ‘Schedule 1’ drug, like heroin and LSD April 21, 2024
‘Free Menstrual Products to Students’ bill is introduced in Colorado If passed, the bill would help provide free menstrual products to middle and high schools statewide March 7, 2024
Durango considering alternative locations for proposed Lake Nighthorse pipeline City and Southern Ute Tribal councils meet to discuss mutual interests in upcoming projects March 2, 2024
Supporters of Paid Family and Medical Leave say it will return The Seal of the State of New Mexico inside the Roundhouse on Jan. 10. Anna Padilla/Source NMcca House Speaker Javier… February 21, 2024
Environment bills and priorities passed during the 30-day legislative session A return of some environmental tax credits vetoed last year; $300M in new conservation legacy fund and clean fuels went… February 20, 2024
IRS warns tax filers to be wary of fraud now that 2024 season is underway Phishing scams, fraudulent preparers are two prominent schemes February 1, 2024
Governmental Conduct Act updates approved in first committee Measure seeks to update the civil penalty for violating the GCA January 25, 2024
State government officials set to visit Mancos to learn more about the district The board will have the opportunity to present the officials with priorities for the upcoming legislative session December 15, 2023
Election yields low turnout, but important training opportunity Ballot questions, lack of candidates may not have resonated with voters November 8, 2023
Gov. Polis’ order may keep Mesa Verde open in case of shutdown Federal government may shut down Sunday, shuttering land management agencies September 29, 2023
How would a government shutdown affect Southwest Colorado? Public land access, social safety nets, airport workers could be impacted September 29, 2023
Two Colorado House Democrats sue their caucus, Republicans alleging open meetings violations Legal action is a rare intraparty spat spilling into public view and the courts July 11, 2023
Colorado’s governor vetoed more bills in 2023 than he has before Jared Polis rejected 10 measures this year; his previous record was five June 12, 2023
Colorado lawmakers’ $42,000 average salary influences who drafts and votes on bills A Colorado Sun analysis of lawmaker salaries as compiled by the National Council of State Legislatures June 12, 2023
