The U.S. undocumented immigrant population reached 14.6 million to 15.8 million in mid-2024, a sharp jump from around 11 million a decade earlier, driven largely by record border arrivals and Biden-era humanitarian programs.

New Mexico is the only state using its own money to fully replace expired federal health insurance subsidies, bucking a nationwide decline in Obamacare enrollment that dropped nearly 3 million people this year.

Federal asylum officers can now skip interviews and send asylum seekers directly to immigration judges, potentially speeding deportations under a new rule that takes effect immediately.

Senators from Texas and Georgia introduced a bill to create a federal commission that would advise Congress on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.

Canadian PM Mark Carney fights back against new U.S. tariffs. Americans continue feeling the impacts of healthcare cuts and Democratic lawmakers call for a Texas ICE detention center to be closed.

The Senate confirms Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence; utility costs strain American households; North Dakota mega dairy water deal faces opposition; and healthcare groups urge federal officials to address rising costs.

Netanyahu to meet with Trump Today for the first time since the Iran war began; a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits Japan; Pennsylvania borrowers face new student loan repayment hurdles; North Carolina summer meals program fights hunger during hot weather; Sierra Nevada meadow restoration boosts the California drinking water supply.

States are cracking down on organized retail crime with new laws targeting cargo theft, gift card fraud and other sophisticated schemes that have evolved beyond traditional shoplifting.

States are cracking down on organized retail crime with new laws targeting cargo theft, gift card fraud and other sophisticated schemes that have evolved beyond traditional shoplifting.

Wyoming libraries offer free streaming services, computers, tools and tutoring to help residents stretch tight budgets.

An economist shares strategies Utah families can use to trim vacation and grocery expenses as summer travel and food costs hit record highs.

State attorneys general from both parties are stepping up consumer protection enforcement after the Trump administration weakened federal agencies and gutted investigations into high prices and deceptive business practices.

The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to overturn a federal ruling blocking an executive order that would restrict mail-in voting in 23 states ahead of November's midterm elections.

Federal law enforcement raids on Colorado election facilities since January have sparked warnings from democracy watchdog groups about potential threats to voting access ahead of November elections.

A Colorado election official warns that mass voter challenges filed by private citizens could surge in 2026, potentially confusing eligible voters and suppressing turnout through a confusing verification process.

House Republicans passed legislation requiring voter ID and restricting congressional stock trading, though the measure faces long odds in the evenly divided Senate.

The Trump administration froze over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota, citing the need for more documentation to verify claims in high-risk service areas.

New Mexico experienced 50 dust storm events in the first three months of 2025, ranking fourth nationally as severe storms threaten air quality, health and transportation safety.

Colorado health officials urge residents to cover up outdoors and watch for ticks to prevent West Nile virus and other insect-borne illnesses this summer.

New Mexico is the only state using its own money to fully replace expired federal health insurance subsidies, bucking a nationwide decline in Obamacare enrollment that dropped nearly 3 million people this year.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

North Dakota residents are challenging state regulators' approval of a 12,000-cow dairy expansion that opponents say will drain an already stressed aquifer serving thousands of people.

Former and current USDA employees warn that Secretary Brooke Rollins' plan to relocate more than 2,500 workers from Washington to regional offices will trigger widespread departures and cripple the department's ability to serve rural communities.

Farmers and regulators are turning to sustainable alternatives like microbial pesticides and parasitic insects to replace hazardous chemicals while maintaining agricultural productivity.

The Trump administration froze over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota, citing the need for more documentation to verify claims in high-risk service areas.

Governor Polis appoints Rachel A. Catt, a magistrate since 2022, to fill a vacancy on the 2nd Judicial District Court bench effective August 1.

New Mexico officials and conservation groups urge the Trump administration to maintain protections around the Greater Chaco Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site sacred to Indigenous peoples that could face oil and gas drilling.

Senators from Texas and Georgia introduced a bill to create a federal commission that would advise Congress on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.

Federal asylum officers can now skip interviews and send asylum seekers directly to immigration judges, potentially speeding deportations under a new rule that takes effect immediately.

The U.S. Department of Justice sued Colorado on Thursday, claiming the state's in-state tuition and scholarship programs for undocumented immigrants violate federal immigration law.

A Colorado Department of Corrections error released Billy Hailey to community corrections three and a half years early, and when the department discovered the mistake during a routine audit, officials sent him back to prison and added years to his sentence.

Human remains discovered near Cañon City in July have been identified as Shawn Michael Dixon Sr., missing since September 2023.

Nearly two-thirds of snake species face extinction threats from agricultural expansion and habitat loss, but public awareness and simple conservation actions can help protect them.

Lamar faces near 100-degree heat this week with storm chances Wednesday night before triple-digit temperatures arrive Thursday through Monday.

Cheyenne County faces another round of thunderstorms Wednesday night capable of heavy rainfall before drier weather moves in Thursday.

Storms likely Wednesday night across Kiowa County will give way to increasingly hot and dry conditions through the weekend, with temperatures climbing toward 100 degrees by Monday.

States are cracking down on organized retail crime with new laws targeting cargo theft, gift card fraud and other sophisticated schemes that have evolved beyond traditional shoplifting.

Wyoming libraries offer free streaming services, computers, tools and tutoring to help residents stretch tight budgets.

Idaho water officials warn that climate change, drought, and aging infrastructure could force utilities to raise rates significantly in coming years.

An economist shares strategies Utah families can use to trim vacation and grocery expenses as summer travel and food costs hit record highs.

The U.S. Department of Justice sued Colorado on Thursday, claiming the state's in-state tuition and scholarship programs for undocumented immigrants violate federal immigration law.

Senators from Texas and Georgia introduced a bill to create a federal commission that would advise Congress on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.

Wyoming libraries offer free streaming services, computers, tools and tutoring to help residents stretch tight budgets.

Four states passed laws this year limiting student screen time in elementary classrooms, while Missouri and Oklahoma efforts stalled amid concerns about implementation costs and workforce impacts.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "Evil Dead Burn” and “The Invite.”

Vega State Park closed its Island boat ramp to trailered watercraft Thursday due to low water levels, though kayaks and paddleboards remain allowed.

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts free Adventure Day on August 1 at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, offering families archery, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities led by experienced staff.

When you think of a desert, you probably imagine giant waves of sand dunes beneath a blazing Sun.

The middle finger is usually the longest. It acts as the hand’s central axis, helping to balance and guide movements. Its length also allows it to work with the other fingers to grip objects securely.

A black hole is an object so massive and dense that even light cannot escape its gravity.

For baseball players, seeing the ball clearly can be the difference between making a game-winning catch and watching the winning run score.