Grade school students learn to play mariachi music at MSU Denver camp
In April, middle and high school students descended on the campus of Metropolitan State University in Denver with one goal in mind: to learn how to play mariachi music
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In April, middle and high school students descended on the campus of Metropolitan State University in Denver with one goal in mind: to learn how to play mariachi music
Cinco de Mayo celebrations filled neighborhoods across Denver this weekend, from downtown to Westwood, drawing thousands of attendees. Events also provided a key economic boost for local vendors.
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced they have contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
Affordability continues to be a major concern for Coloradans, and for many Latino families, the pressure is only growing.
There's an effort underway in Colorado to strengthen the pipeline of school leaders, with a focus on equity and representation.
Aurora Public Schools is preparing to open its first dual language magnet school in 2026, a move leaders say has been years in the making and one rooted in Aurora's diverse community.
The CBS News Colorado special "Elevating Latino Voices" features Latinos who play prominent roles in civic life, business, health and the arts and are key contributors to the state of Colorado's success.
The event featured speeches and music, and recognized leaders with awards named in honor of Lena Archuleta and Cesar Chavez, among others.
If you're down in the Pueblo area, and you look closely enough, you will see the name "Autobee" everywhere.
Building a food system he hopes will heal communities, as it healed him.
The Colorado Symphony and the Mexican Cultural Center team up for Latin Beats concert.
Young members of the Denver group say the dance is healing. The regalia that's worn is all earned with continued dedication to learning.
Papier-mâché skulls are decorated in homage to lost loved ones.
For one Colorado family, corn prepared as "elote" is a passion they share with the community.
For more than 30 years, Tepeyac has worked to bring high quality, affordable health care to underserved communities in Denver.
A class in Denver helps people preparing for the U.S. citizenship exam, and the participants help each other by building up confidence for their big day.
Friday evening, people met at the Colorado State Capitol to mark the 55th anniversary of the National Chicano Moratorium.
A new exhibition at the Genesis Gallery inside Lakewood United Methodist Church aims to inspire people this holiday season.
In northern New Mexico and in southern Colorado there is a Spanish-based culture that thrives to this day.
The son of restauranteurs in Guadalajara, Chef Curiel has worked in top kitchens locally and beyond but has never wavered from his roots. That's why it meant so much when his restaurant — Alma Fonda Fina — received a prestigious Michelin Star.
The number of Latina reporters in the NFL is fairly limited but has been on the rise in recent years, including in Colorado.
An 88-year-old Westminster woman has been making quite a name for herself through her art in the past five years.
A Colorado teacher was recognized for his dedication to his students, regardless of what their primary language is.
CBS Colorado's Michelle Griego hosts this fall's Elevating Latino Voices special.
Carmen Morales opened her first Santiago's in 1991 in her hometown of Brighton.
A confidential investigative report commissioned by the City of Denver alleges a high-ranking Denver police division chief was "severely abusive," "toxic," and "ruthless", creating a work environment that left some officers suffering panic attacks, ulcers, hair loss, anxiety and depression.
On Thursday evening, high winds brought by a recent round of storms prompted officials to issue a ground stop at Denver International Airport.
There's no rest for the Colorado Symphony. The orchestra is wrapping up a very busy season, and embarking on a packed summer schedule.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Last week, Southwest Airlines introduced nonstop flights from Denver to Anchorage, Alaska.
A confidential investigative report commissioned by the City of Denver alleges a high-ranking Denver police division chief was "severely abusive," "toxic," and "ruthless", creating a work environment that left some officers suffering panic attacks, ulcers, hair loss, anxiety and depression.
On Thursday evening, high winds brought by a recent round of storms prompted officials to issue a ground stop at Denver International Airport.
There's no rest for the Colorado Symphony. The orchestra is wrapping up a very busy season, and embarking on a packed summer schedule.
Last week, Southwest Airlines introduced nonstop flights from Denver to Anchorage, Alaska.
The first-ever pocket forest in Colorado now has a name: "The Green Woods."
Holiday travelers are taking to the skies and hitting the road over the Memorial Day weekend. Many families are choosing to drive because of the higher cost of airfare, but drivers will also pay more at the pump due to high gas prices.
The Colorado Department of Corrections says it's now the first and only department in the country to use virtual reality to train its patrol officers.
Five orphaned bear cubs are back in the wild after spending almost a year at the Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
A man is facing DUI charges in connection with a fatal collision on May 20 in Commerce City.
Colorado Department of Transportation crews have been working since 6 a.m. to fill a 14-foot-by-6-foot pothole on I-70.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
The Colorado Avalanche will begin the Western Conference final Wednesday night without star defenseman Cale Makar on the ice.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
The bill will create a first-of-its-kind Ibogaine research pilot program, paving the way for Colorado to study the psychoactive compound that claims to treat PTSD, addiction, and mental health.
The additions come after the ouster of dozens of immigration judges across the country by the Trump administration over the past year.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
The central committee of the Colorado Democratic Party on Wednesday voted 89.8% in favor of a measure to censure Gov. Jared Polis.
The bill will create a first-of-its-kind Ibogaine research pilot program, paving the way for Colorado to study the psychoactive compound that claims to treat PTSD, addiction, and mental health.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her "biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It's not hantavirus, it is not Ebola."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
The City of Denver and the parent company of the Denver Post have reached a tentative agreement to resolve a major lease dispute over the iconic downtown building that bears the newspaper's name, CBS News Colorado has learned.
A confidential investigative report commissioned by the City of Denver alleges a high-ranking Denver police division chief was "severely abusive," "toxic," and "ruthless", creating a work environment that left some officers suffering panic attacks, ulcers, hair loss, anxiety and depression.
The City of Denver and the parent company of the Denver Post have reached a tentative agreement to resolve a major lease dispute over the iconic downtown building that bears the newspaper's name, CBS News Colorado has learned.
A federal system is working to crack down on trucks skirting safety regulations, a problem inspectors are seeing on Colorado roadways.
Glendale city leaders are forcefully opposing Colorado's proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard, warning the plan could dramatically worsen traffic for drivers while delivering only modest transit gains.
A jury in Douglas County awarded a New Jersey man $24 million after he sued a Parker police detective for malicious prosecution and false arrest.