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The total number of women who are state lawmakers has once again reached new heights, following a trend up in recent years. Women in New Mexico and Colorado made significant gains in representation to reach female majorities in the legislature, while South Carolina saw a notable loss that has decades-long implications.

Greeley City Council officially named the city's new natural space. Arroyos del Sol will protect more than 900 acres of land.

Homeowners should prepare their trees for winter to give them a better chance of surviving the cold weather. Here are some tips to make sure your trees are ready.

The water conservancy district gave away rights to build a dam with 20,000 acre-feet of water to a private ranch. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

The Biden Administration's Interior Department released proposals for managing the river in an apparent attempt to nudge the states toward agreement.

Biden has created six new monuments and expanded or restored more. He’s had a particular emphasis on protections called for by tribes.

Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens ruled Monday that the two laws passed by the Wyoming legislature to restrict or completely ban abortion in the state violate the Wyoming Constitution.

The National Park Service this month issued a first-ever director’s order to strengthen its consultation with tribes in the Mountain West and beyond.

Potential changes that could take place under the new Trump administration have many concerned. Immigration advocacy groups are holding meetings and discussing ways to mobilize and respond to the potential of “mass deportations.”

Tackling climate change isn’t a top priority for Republicans, but Benji Backer says that can change.

Idaho's abortion bans permit doctors to perform abortions to prevent the death of a pregnant woman, but not to preserve her health. This lawsuit is aiming to change that by expanding the medical circumstances in which abortions are allowed.