Shawn Narcensio, Dustin Doskocil, Irina Ratsek

Fascinating reporting and writing about Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, his conservative views, and his impact on politics both nationally and in the world.

Believed innocent by advocates, man convicted for 'shaken baby syndrome' dies behind bars

Spot News Photography/Videography

Meeting gets heated: Community responds with support after City Drug ordered to close

This photo captures a moment that shows how heated a meeting had gotten.

Spot News Photography/Videography

News Photography/Videography

The photojournalist captured a very sensitive moment.

News Photography/Videography

Sports Photography/Videography

The photojournalist captured a great soccer moment.

Sports Photography/Videography

Climate Photography/Videography

Social Justice Photography/Videography

Social Justice Photography/Videography

Very interesting subject matter made more interesting by the way the author presented it to the reader.

From 'The Benedict Option' to 'Living in Wonder' - Rod Dreher's latest spiritual quest

An unexpected, humorous piece on how AI would render "typical" Utah scenes. Written in an engaging droll tone, this feature gives us a glimpse of a future full of fake images.

For 150 years, site markers didn't name who committed Utah's Mountain Meadows Massacre

The author was able to bring a horrendous story back to life - violent, unthinkable.

Ag and Environment: News

Agencies want to add multi-use trails through plutonium-ridden Rocky Flats. Hear about efforts to stop them

Ag and Environment: News

Boulder tackles century-old underground coal fire at Marshall Mesa: Major mitigation project set for fall

Ag and Environment: News

With no phone, wallet or car, he died in the Colorado wilderness, leaving $30,000 to the food bank

A fascinating feature on a man who lived in the Colorado wilderness for two decades. Provides a detailed glimpse of a recluse who died without a phone and a wallet, who left his savings to a food bank.

Well-reported, engagingly written and full of intriguing characters and elements, from the prison cemetery to inmate quilting to Billy Graham's coffin. This is a compelling and innovative topic.

Leaving blue states, political newcomers hope to turn Wyoming a darker shade of red

A very inspiring story that is well-narrated that you can actually imagine the subject's life living by a dumpster, and being saved by a "shoebox" gift that changes her life.

New Mexico Jewish Journal

Amid declining church attendance, a different religious renaissance is underway

The author aptly navigates the new religious renaissance, which is the architecture of churches, amid declining church attendance.

Colorado Springs Gazette

The changing church: Some consolidate, some sell buildings and move, others close their doors

An inspiring feature on a 12-year-old boy who is dedicated to making stuffed teddy bears to be given to children with rare diseases. It's a holiday story but it is timeless.

'This is my civil right': New American citizens prepare to vote in Colorado general election

An insightful feature on new American citizens exercising their right to vote for a President for the first time. Underscores the importance of Americans, including immigrants, to let their voices be heard.

Death at the museum: Colorado's longest-running Day of the Dead celebration creates community connection

Ag and Environment: Feature

Ag and Environment: Feature

As Boulder considers closing its municipal airport to address housing shortage, lead concerns also emerge

Ag and Environment: Feature

All the farm's a stage: Ballerina Farm is bringing an agritourism hub to Kamas, Utah

New Mexico Jewish Journal

At UNM Board of Regents meeting, protesters and Jewish students square off

New Mexico Jewish Journal

New Mexico Jewish Journal

A Colorado day care was cited for dozens of violations dating back to 2017; the state didn't intervene until November

Really important investigation. Critical information for lawmakers, regulators and parents.

Disparities in local tax revenue for Colorado schools are growing, causing inequities and concern

ABA in school: Some families are still being told no despite a state law billed as 'a path to yes'

Orio's Roadhouse, one of last exceptions to Colorado's smoking ban, to go smoke-free

Excellent intro paragraph and subject interviews. Writer has a strong grasp of the town and its culture and was able to persuade even non-smokers to sympathize.

New Mexico Jewish Journal

A skillful and sensitive illustration, depicting another time and place. So appropriate to use a pencil for this illustration.

New Mexico Jewish Journal

"Bandera" graphic illustrating "Jews and the Crisis of the Religious Right in America"

Science and Technology Feature

Art world mystery: How a famous painting made its way to a Denver office park

A fascinating, deep dive into the back end of the art world, concluding with some great news regarding found art.

Science and Technology Feature

Science and Technology Feature

Columns/Op Ed pieces

The best editorials and columns grab readers by the lapels and persuade them to lean into a topic. These entries exhibit both key requirements.

Richard G. Ballantine, Ann Marie Swan

Columns/Op Ed pieces

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Columns/Op Ed pieces

Letter from the Editor: Why is St. George News using female gender pronouns in case of alleged killer?

Science and Technology Feature

Wyoming's mostly wolf-free policy produces precise management of a controversial canine

Science and Technology Feature

Science and Technology Feature