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San Juan County Elects First Navajo-Majority Commission

For the first time in San Juan County’s 138-year history, Navajos will lead two of its three county commissioner seats.

Colorado Lawmakers Select Their Leadership

By Scott Franz • 3 hours ago

Democrats and Republicans didn’t waste any time choosing new leaders for the upcoming legislative session in Colorado.

It felt almost like a lively and cheerful family reunion when the growing Democratic House majority gathered in the Old State Library Thursday afternoon to promote KC Becker of Boulder to the position of House Speaker.

‘The Rider’ Embraces Authenticity to Share the West’s Complexities

By Daniel Rayzel • Nov 8, 2018

When creating "The Rider," director Chloé Zhao wanted to share the story of an injured rodeo star from South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Reservation in a convincing, accurate presentation.

Election Night Wrap-Up: Polis Wins Governor, Crow Wins CD6, Mixed Bag On Amendments

By KUNC Staff • Nov 7, 2018

Democrat Jared Polis is the governor-elect. In the 6th Congressional District, Jason Crow takes the win, unseating five-time incumbent Republican Mike Coffman.

Ballot measures were met with mixed support: Transportation measures 109 and 110, along with oil and gas well setback measure Proposition 112 failed, while amendments Y and Z, which address partisan gerrymandering, passed.