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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.
After drought and Texas' largest-ever wildfire, many farmers are facing a "total wipeout" that could force many to leave generations-old land behind.
Xcel Energy said that "its facilities appear to have been involved in an ignition of the Smokehouse Creek Fire," the largest-ever wildfire in Texas that's burned nearly 1.1 million acres.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire – Texas' largest wildfire and one of the biggest in U.S. history – has burned nearly 1.1 million acres alone.
Some of the biggest wildfires in U.S. history have happened within the last six years.
The Texas Panhandle wildfires have left cattle with "hooves burned off" and many of those that survived are now in need of nebulizer treatments and other care.
The state is battling its "largest and most destructive fire in Texas history," and the blaze is only 15% contained, officials said.
Air quality is worsening across much of the U.S., exposing millions of people to health problems and threatening the U.S. economy.
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
Santa Ana winds drove flames and embers through grass and brush dried out by recent winds and low humidity in a rural area southeast of Los Angeles.
While nearly all of Louisiana is abnormally dry for this time of year, half of the state is facing "extreme" or "exceptional" drought, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
At least 115 people were confirmed dead, Maui County said Monday.
Dozens of people were killed in the Maui fires, and many are still missing, authorities said.
At least 55 people have lost their lives and the toll is expected to climb. The historic town of Lahaina has been devastated.
As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.
Years of keeping fire out of America's forests led to a buildup of dead trees and brush — fuel for today's larger, hotter, more lethal wildfires.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in parts of the U.S.
Chile's government extended an emergency declaration to another region as wildfires continue to rage.
After 2 years, sections of two trails on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park are back open.
Word of yet another E. coli outbreak has shaken shoppers 10 days ahead of Thanksgiving.
In the second half of Sunday's Denver Broncos game, rookie running back Audric Estimé momentarily took all of the crowd at Empower Field at Mile High's breath away.
A Colorado oil & gas executive will head the U.S. Department of Energy if President-elect Donald Trump's pick is confirmed.
A kitten got trapped in a dumpster in Northern Colorado late last week, and it was only through teamwork that a group of rescuers was able to free it.
Hundreds of UPS workers in the Denver area will be looking for new jobs in the new year. The company said it's part of an effort to move into a workflow that involves more automation.
Word of yet another E. coli outbreak has shaken shoppers 10 days ahead of Thanksgiving.
A Colorado oil & gas executive will head the U.S. Department of Energy if President-elect Donald Trump's pick is confirmed.
A kitten got trapped in a dumpster in Northern Colorado late last week, and it was only through teamwork that a group of rescuers was able to free it.
Hundreds of UPS workers in the Denver area will be looking for new jobs in the new year. The company said it's part of an effort to move into a workflow that involves more automation.
Douglas County School District will be consolidating schools in one community using funds from a bond passed by voters earlier this month.
Nearly 100 Denver Public Schools parents spoke at the meeting on Monday night.
Audric Estimé is a running back for Denver who is among the young players who have been showing a lot of resolve.
Hundreds of UPS workers in the Denver area will be looking for new jobs in the new year. The company said it's part of an effort to move into a workflow that involves more automation.
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In the second half of Sunday's Denver Broncos game, rookie running back Audric Estimé momentarily took all of the crowd at Empower Field at Mile High's breath away.
An NHL referee was taken to the hospital after Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson slammed into him accidentally during Colorado's game in Philadelphia.
Bo Nix threw for 307 yards and a season-best four touchdowns, Javonte Williams got a push across the goal line from a half-dozen of his teammates, and the Denver Broncos rolled past the Atlanta Falcons 38-6 on Sunday.
Shedeur Sanders overcame a shaky start to throw three touchdown passes, LaJohntay Wester returned a punt 76 yards for a score and No. 18 Colorado pulled away late to beat Utah 49-24 on Saturday.
The Colorado State Rams have defeated the Wyoming Cowboys in this year's Border War and claimed the Bronze Boot.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
NHTSA unveils two investigations into recalls that may not have worked, just days after announcing civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly.
A Colorado oil & gas executive will head the U.S. Department of Energy if President-elect Donald Trump's pick is confirmed.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
Thanks to the living donor program at Children's Hospital Colorado, a Texas girl found a match for a new liver.
Word of yet another E. coli outbreak has shaken shoppers 10 days ahead of Thanksgiving.
Hundreds of UPS workers in the Denver area will be looking for new jobs in the new year. The company said it's part of an effort to move into a workflow that involves more automation.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
NHTSA unveils two investigations into recalls that may not have worked, just days after announcing civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is trying to recover from the pandemic drop in travel and failed mergers.
Every time Michael Bryant leaves his apartment, he worries.
Another criminal case, impacted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's ongoing DNA scandal, will lead to a lenient plea bargain for a convicted killer.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is under scrutiny after more than two dozen people died in construction zone crashes this year.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and dozens of other travelers showed up to pick up their rental cars at an upstate New York airport this summer and all of the employees of the Hertz rental car agency had "abandoned" their jobs.
A research program that's paying cash to people who inject drugs is raising concerns for some residents and business owners. They say it's bringing addicts and substance abusers to the building where they live and work -- creating safety issues and degrading their neighborhood.