Westwood neighborhood to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with new vision
As Coloradans prepare to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, one Denver neighborhood wants to you join a celebration of cultural pride that also supports local small businesses and artisans.
As Coloradans prepare to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, one Denver neighborhood wants to you join a celebration of cultural pride that also supports local small businesses and artisans.
In the 70s, it was a place where Chicanos would gather and catch Spanish-American films, then in the late 80s the theatre became a space for live shows and concerts.
After President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that would force the Chinese-owned social media app to either sell or be shut down, creators in Colorado worry that if the app goes away, they will be losing an effective marketing tool.
A new installation in Stanley Marketplace celebrates women and Hispanic culture. Beautiful, handmade dolls tower above the heads of guests, catching eyes as they walk inside.
A proposed bill in Colorado would allow drivers in the Centennial state to celebrate their Chicano/Chicana heritage, while also benefiting nonprofits that support youth in communities of color.
"Cebollas," which translates to "onions" in English, is a tale of three Latinas and their journey from New Mexico to Denver.
The city relocated hundreds of migrant families from an encampment near Zuni and Speer in Denver on Wednesday.
Two men sprang into action after witnessing girls wandering onto thin ice and falling into the water.
Rosario's Peruvian Restaurant in Longmont has become a staple in the Denver metro area over the last 10 years, thanks to the determination and passion for cooking by the restaurant's owner.
A grassroots effort from Denver-area neighbors is helping get migrants on their feet while helping with employment barriers. Over 60 people attended a pop-up Tuesday event at Stanley Marketplace featuring migrant vendors.
A 74-year-old airport employee is helping newly arriving migrants at Denver International Airport find their way around the Mile High City.
As hundreds of thousands of migrants from Venezuela escape hyperinflation within their own country, some of them have taken to the mountain towns of Colorado as their sanctuary.
With success comes a desire to preserve a lifestyle and to pay it forward.
CBS News Colorado Michelle Griego explores the meaning of "The Border Crossed Us" in a special report that focuses on the Denver Chicano Movement.
DJ booking company Vibe Revival recently began to host "Ay Chica" events, which are reggaeton parties at different venues throughout Denver.
For the past three years, Dr. Marielena DeSanctis has served as President of the Community College of Denver. She's proud to hold this title, especially as a Latina woman.
Founded to foster trade, now serving an estimated one million Mexican nationals in the Rocky Mountain west.
The CHAC gallery is excited to be back in the Santa Fe Arts District after a couple of years of not being in the area. They opened up the big day with a special Dia de Los Muertos exhibition.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is now the first university in Colorado and one of 14 institutions across the nation to earn the "Seal of Excelencia" certification, awarded by the Excelencia in Education research organization.
A supportive neighbor can change the course of someone's life. It happened to a Colorado man who was hesitant about taking the leap to pursue his dreams.
Missing artworks' buyers maybe unaware how sorely the creations are missed.
The executive chef of Casa Bonita is determined to make the road easier for food workers by offering retirement and health insurance benefits.
Regis University enrolled a record number of students this fall, and recently earned federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution.
Most days, it's relatively calm inside the Legacy Events Center, where you will find owner Juan Carlos Reyes prepping each table setting for an upcoming Quinceanera event.
"Charreria," the official sport of Mexico, dates back to the 16th century, with stylized equestrian teams made up of men and women.
Enter for a chance to win 4 tickets to the advanced screening of IF at the Harkins Theater. Contest ends May 8th.
Students who are occupying Denver's Auraria Campus quad to protest the war in Gaza rejected an offer from their schools. The offer would have donated thousands of dollars to the International Red Cross if they had taken down the tents.
Imagine receiving an alert instructing you to head to your basement and cover your windows because a dangerous individual is in the area. That's exactly what hundreds of people in Lakewood experienced this week.
A Fort Collins family says they are fortunate to all be alive after an overnight fire nearly trapped them while they were sleeping.
Two Democratic lawmakers are lashing out at Gov. Jared Polis over his opposition to a bill aimed at protecting kids on social media.
Students who are occupying Denver's Auraria Campus quad to protest the war in Gaza rejected an offer from their schools. The offer would have donated thousands of dollars to the International Red Cross if they had taken down the tents.
Imagine receiving an alert instructing you to head to your basement and cover your windows because a dangerous individual is in the area. That's exactly what hundreds of people in Lakewood experienced this week.
A Fort Collins family says they are fortunate to all be alive after an overnight fire nearly trapped them while they were sleeping.
Two Democratic lawmakers are lashing out at Gov. Jared Polis over his opposition to a bill aimed at protecting kids on social media.
Blue Agave Grill opened its doors in 2016 and then the pandemic hit. The restaurant thought it would have a record-breaking year after the pandemic, but then construction on the 16th Street Mall began in the Spring of 2022.
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The offer would have donated thousands of dollars to the International Red Cross if they had taken down the tents. The offer was the school's attempt to clear the growing encampment that's been there for a week with graduation ahead.
Imagine getting an alert, saying to get in your basement, and cover your windows, a dangerous person is in the area. That is what hundreds of people in Lakewood saw when they received a lookout alert, from Lakewood Police on Monday night.
A family is pleading for answers and accountability after they say a beloved grandfather was killed near his home in Adams County because of cars street racing.
CBS News Colorado reporter Dillon Thomas spoke to a family who says a smoke alarm that was installed through a community partner ship saved their lives from an overnight housefire.
Former Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. announced his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons. Harris played nine seasons with the Broncos and made the Pro Bowl four times with the team.
Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin became the first set of teammates in NHL history with simultaneous postseason-opening goal streaks five or more games.
The eye-catching stunt was part of a promotional effort to spotlight the partnership between Hamilton's Mercedes F1 team and WhatsApp.
After beekeeper Matt Hilton removed the swarm, the Diamondbacks had him throw out the first pitch.
The Colorado Avalanche are moving on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Just before the primary runoff election, the GOP candidate with the most votes in the primary for a North Carolina congressional seat said she's suspending her campaign.
In a letter that was disclosed Wednesday, the Democratic senator's attorneys argued the habit resulted from "two significant traumatic events" in his life.
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to undo a long-dormant law that bans all abortions except those done to save a patient's life, but the ban is still in effect until the fall.
Authorities in Portland say an arsonist set fire to at least 15 police cars at a training facility early Thursday.
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
Two Democratic lawmakers are lashing out at Gov. Jared Polis over his opposition to a bill aimed at protecting kids on social media.
Just before the primary runoff election, the GOP candidate with the most votes in the primary for a North Carolina congressional seat said she's suspending her campaign.
In a letter that was disclosed Wednesday, the Democratic senator's attorneys argued the habit resulted from "two significant traumatic events" in his life.
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to undo a long-dormant law that bans all abortions except those done to save a patient's life, but the ban is still in effect until the fall.
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
Jackson is a patient ambassador for Children's Hospital Colorado. He and his mother are now advocating for research that could save his life.
Getting an injured patient to a hospital as soon as possible is always a priority for medics, but in many rural Colorado mountain communities that trip can take longer than what's ideal.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
Blue Agave Grill opened its doors in 2016 and then the pandemic hit. The restaurant thought it would have a record-breaking year after the pandemic, but then construction on the 16th Street Mall began in the Spring of 2022.
CBS News Colorado wanted to know – what is the protection offering and is it really necessary? So, we reached out to experts to break it down, so you can decide what's best for your home, and pocketbook.
As Coloradans prepare to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, one Denver neighborhood wants to you join a celebration of cultural pride that also supports local small businesses and artisans.
A man's physical and verbal threats caused the United flight from London to Newark, New Jersey, to divert to Bangor, Maine.
"It's like trying to send a rocket to the moon in 1910 when the Wright Brothers were still working on their planes," one expert said.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.
A Denver nonprofit that works with communities to plant trees and improve parks is having a special giveaway, providing trees for free and at a discount.
You've probably noticed recently the amount or quantity in a package of food or house supplies is decreasing, while the price is increasing.