Fossils show dinosaurs thriving in North America before asteroid strike
Scientists have long debated whether dinosaurs were in decline before an asteroid smacked the Earth 66 million years ago, causing mass extinction.
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Scientists have long debated whether dinosaurs were in decline before an asteroid smacked the Earth 66 million years ago, causing mass extinction.
Dozens of swift-water rescues were carried out after flash flooding hit Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Two wildfires in New Mexico are burning over 80,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders and an emergency response from state officials.
Bodycam footage released Tuesday from inside Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's Sante Fe home showed their German shepherd "guarding her" body, a sheriff's deputy said.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus days before her husband, actor Gene Hackman, died of heart disease, New Mexico officials said.
If measles is confirmed as the cause of death, it would be the first measles death in New Mexico in at least 40 years, a Health Department spokesperson said.
Authorities in New Mexico continue to investigate the cause of death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, but they say it does not appear to be carbon monoxide poisoning.
Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday in their home outside Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Centered on mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, the series wrapped up more than a decade ago, but its legacy continues to draw looky-loos to the home.
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
The FBI says it's offering a reward for information about those responsible for starting New Mexico wildfires.
Residents of the village of Ruidoso in southern New Mexico were ordered to flee their homes Monday without even taking time to grab any belongings due to fast-moving wildfires.
The woman was apparently trying to park her vehicle and stepped on the accelerator instead of the brakes, police said
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
A photo of the raft the man is believed to have used shows just a few long planks assembled together.
New Mexico authorities said a suspect in the shooting death of a state police officer has been captured in the Albuquerque area by sheriff's deputies.
Prosecutors said in October they were seeking to re-charge Alec Baldwin in the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie "Rust."
The researchers determined it predated T. rex by up to 7 million years, showing that tyrannosaurs were in North America long before paleontologists previously thought.
A Mexican gray wolf that traveled far beyond the boundaries set in the Southwestern U.S. for managing the endangered species is back in captivity after being captured Saturday in northern New Mexico.
A federal judge has blocked part of an order suspending the right to carry guns in public in the Albuquerque area.
Both Michelle Lujan Grisham and Raul Torrez are Democrats.
The Democratic governor said she is expecting legal challenges, but felt compelled to act in response to gun deaths.
According to investigators, the crash happened about 7:15 a.m. on Monday in the westbound lanes of I-70 just east of the Sheridan Boulevard exit.
Investigators in Colorado are searching for four masked burglary suspects accused of stealing more than $120,000 in trucks and tools from the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds on Tuesday night.
Breckenridge is among the most popular mountain destinations, along with Frisco, Silverthorne, Evergreen, and Georgetown. Drivers can take I-70 to each of the mountain towns.
According to fire investigators, several homes were evacuated "out of an abundance of caution" during the fire.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
According to investigators, the crash happened about 7:15 a.m. on Monday in the westbound lanes of I-70 just east of the Sheridan Boulevard exit.
Investigators in Colorado are searching for four masked burglary suspects accused of stealing more than $120,000 in trucks and tools from the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds on Tuesday night.
Breckenridge is among the most popular mountain destinations, along with Frisco, Silverthorne, Evergreen, and Georgetown. Drivers can take I-70 to each of the mountain towns.
According to fire investigators, several homes were evacuated "out of an abundance of caution" during the fire.
Health officials in Colorado are warning travelers of a possible measles exposure at Denver International Airport.
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According to fire investigators, several homes were evacuated "out of an abundance of caution" during the fire.
Riot BBQ is thriving in the space left vacant by AJ's Pit Bar-B-Q after officials said business owners failed to pay taxes.
NORAD's commande center prepares to track santa's journey across the globe on Christmas Eve.
Go Breck is the tourism department in Breckenridge and they say for New Years Eve, there are two iconic events you have to check out.
The AFC South-leading Jaguars (11-4) won their sixth straight game and handed the Broncos (12-3) their first loss since Week 3. It was also Denver's first loss at home since Oct. 13, 2024, snapping the Broncos' 12-game home winning streak.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their much-anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami late Friday night.
Broncos fan David Solano's videos are going viral on TikTok and Instagram and he's featured in this week's Orange Zone.
Thousands of kids around the Denver metro area are seeing the generosity of their community this holiday season.
One of the greatest soccer players in the world is scheduled to play in Denver.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
If you're looking for a last-minute gift for the holiday season, purchasing tickets to see Water for Elephants may be your best bet. The musical, which started as a novel, will make its first stop in Denver.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
The City of Aurora has launched a down payment assistance program designed to help more residents become homeowners, and early interest suggests demand is high.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.