11 horses die in "barbaric" roundup in Nevada caught on video
A stallion with a snapped rear leg was chased by a helicopter and horseback rider as it tried to flee on three legs for 35 minutes before it was euthanized, witnesses said.
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A stallion with a snapped rear leg was chased by a helicopter and horseback rider as it tried to flee on three legs for 35 minutes before it was euthanized, witnesses said.
Wild horse advocates gathered in more than 20 states Saturday to demand better protections for America's mustangs.
According to BLM statistics, during the pandemic people flocked to Colorado's public lands, but they warn that many visitors is starting to take its toll.
Currently there is an incentive program that offers people $1,000 to adopt and care for the horse, the BLM says welfare checks ensure the horses are being properly cared for.
Governor Jared Polis is asking the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management to delay the planned round of wild horse from the Sand Wash Basin. That roundup is scheduled to start Wednesday, September 1st.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland paid her first visit Friday to the new Colorado headquarters of her department's Bureau of Land Management after its relocation from the nation's capital by the Trump administration sparked criticism that the move was intended to gut the agency that oversees vast tracts of public lands in the West.
Crews are battling a new wildfire located southwest of Craig in Moffat County.
Crews responded to a new wildfire on Friday afternoon north of Palisade.
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's leading steward of public lands has been serving unlawfully and blocked him from continuing in the position.
Three wildfires in Moffat County have burned more than 350 acres.
The Dice Hill Fire burning in Summit County is 100% contained. The fire erupted Monday on BLM lands and has burned 27 acres.
Crews continue to battle the 27-acre Dice Hill Fire in Summit County.
The Bureau of Land Management has signed a lease agreement in Colorado to solidify relocation of its headquarters from the District of Columbia.
Speaking to a friendly crowd of conservative allies, new Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt said the plan to move the Bureau of Land Management's headquarters to Grand Junction just makes sense.
Stage 1 fire restrictions are in place in Summit County due to dry conditions.
The Grand Junction Regional Airport is weighing options for the future of an unfinished building.
Many consider rounding up wild horses to live out their lives on private pastures a reasonable approach to a tricky problem. Just keep in mind a few of the dozens of requirements for getting paid by the government to provide wild horses a home.
Colorado Pet Pantry is teaming up with Jewish Family Services to help furloughed government workers feed their their pets as well as their families.
Millions of years ago, tropical swamps covered parts of Colorado very different creatures lived here -- including crocodiles.
Environmental groups have asked a judge to overturn the sale of drilling rights on public land in Colorado and Utah, saying the Trump administration didn't consider the potential threat to public health and the environment.
Horses five years old and younger will be identified for removal to transported to Cañon City to await adoption.
The Trump administration says it may pick a new Western headquarters for the nation's largest land management agency in the next six to eight months.
The U.S. government is delaying a decision on a contentious proposal to allow oil and gas drilling near Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado.
Weeks of little-to-no rain left hundreds of wild horses in Western Colorado with dwindling options, now volunteers are making sure the magnificent creatures survive these extra dry conditions.
Firefighters responded to the Iron Mountain Fire north of Glenwood Springs Monday evening.
State lawmakers have reached a deal that funds repairs and improvements to roads across Colorado and will take the Restore Our Roads measure off the November ballot.
Right now, people getting off at the I-25 and Broadway Station have to walk more than a mile to reach the future stadium site, but a pedestrian bridge would change all that.
Police in Aurora are asking for help in tracking down suspects wanted in a shoplifting ring believed to be responsible for the theft of more than $60,000 in merchandise.
Care more, water less - that's what Denver Water says it's asking of its customers. Now, some residents believe these restrictions could have unintended consequences.
Domestic violence victims in Jefferson County are losing up to thousands of dollars to scammers who contact them within hours of alleged abuser arrests.
State lawmakers have reached a deal that funds repairs and improvements to roads across Colorado and will take the Restore Our Roads measure off the November ballot.
Right now, people getting off at the I-25 and Broadway Station have to walk more than a mile to reach the future stadium site, but a pedestrian bridge would change all that.
Police in Aurora are asking for help in tracking down suspects wanted in a shoplifting ring believed to be responsible for the theft of more than $60,000 in merchandise.
Care more, water less - that's what Denver Water says it's asking of its customers. Now, some residents believe these restrictions could have unintended consequences.
Domestic violence victims in Jefferson County are losing up to thousands of dollars to scammers who contact them within hours of alleged abuser arrests.
Bright Nights is open through Nov. 8 at Four Mile Historic Park, which features a lantern festival that sets the night aglow.
Denver police search for five aggravated assault suspects in downtown Denver stemming from an incident on July 27.
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El Paso County Commissioners will decide the fate of the proposed Buc-ee's in Palmer Lake after an appeal to rezoning rejection.
Police in Aurora are asking for help in tracking down suspects wanted in a shoplifting ring believed to be responsible for the theft of more than $60,000 in merchandise.
One study shows soccer and basketball are projected to generate the highest amount of global revenue for women's sports, and Denver is seeing some of those effects firsthand, with the new NWSL team, Denver Summit FC.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
State lawmakers have reached a deal that funds repairs and improvements to roads across Colorado and will take the Restore Our Roads measure off the November ballot.
Wildfires have burned more than 7 million acres in 2026, a new record, and there are still a lot of hot, dry days left this year.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Flags are flying at half-staff at the Colorado State Capitol in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
Attorneys for the State of Colorado say a newly uncovered White House email provides crucial evidence in their lawsuit alleging the Trump administration retaliated against the state over election policies and the prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.