Program to teach, take care of migrant children expanding
A nonprofit has been collaborating with the city of Denver and other nonprofits to help Venezuelan families get the resources they need as the ongoing migrant crisis continues.
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A nonprofit has been collaborating with the city of Denver and other nonprofits to help Venezuelan families get the resources they need as the ongoing migrant crisis continues.
As thousands of migrants pour into Denver, the city is buying bus, train and plane tickets to send many of them elsewhere. The city says it's cheaper and more humane to help them get where they want.
Fresh off the heels of a trip to the White House to meet with the Biden administration, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston spoke with CBS News Colorado one-on-one about the ongoing migrant crisis and other key issues facing the metro area.
Amid Saturday's snowy conditions at least one agency was out making sure everyone has what they need to keep warm. But there was some confusion over the proper procedures for helping out migrants.
Within Denver Public Schools, teachers like Alex Nelson are feeling the impact of more and more migrant families arriving in the city.
The situation may get worse for migrants in Denver before it gets better. Some families currently living in city shelters are running out of time to secure a place. Individuals now have two weeks to stay in the shelter, while migrant families have 37 days.
Since the end of June, the city of Denver has received 800 migrant guests on 21 separate buses originating from Texas.
For months, Denver has seen an influx of migrants arriving in the city and had a sort of make-do response.
Denver leaders are considering a major change in how the city responds to the ongoing migrant crisis. That change would include outsourcing its humanitarian response, rather than relying on its own resources and community nonprofits.
Denver stood down emergency operations Friday which were activated a month ago in anticipation of large numbers of migrants arriving to the city from the country's border with Mexico.
As five shelters house more than 1,200 migrants who have made their way to Denver, faith-based organizations are mobilizing to help at the city's request.
At the southern border, cities expected to see even more migrants are not experiencing that after Title 42 was lifted earlier this week.
Housing in Denver is already difficult, but it's even harder for those looking for shelter, coming from a different country.
Many migrants CBS News Colorado spoke with this week said they made their way into the U.S. Before the end of Title 42, the pandemic-era policy that allowed border agents to turn away migrants at the border, because they were scared of the new immigration policies.
The end of the pandemic also means the end of the Title 42 immigration policy, which allowed authorities to swiftly expel migrants at the U.S. border.
There was a stark difference on Tuesday at a Denver parking garage where migrants are being served, compared to what the situation looked like on Monday, amid the surge of migrants the city has seen over the past few days.
Migrants said they don't have access to food, shelter or water as they wait to be processed, despite having the proper immigration documentation. Many of the migrants are seeking asylum, which is a right in the U.S.
"I want to work. I want to get ahead, help my family, and one day bring my daughter here, so she can see the snow, and feel as free as I do," one said.
A nonprofit organization is helping migrants find jobs for those who are stuck or plan to stay in Denver as the influx continues.
The City of Denver is limiting how long migrants can stay at emergency shelters.
For the first time since taking office, President Joe Biden is visiting the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso on Sunday, amid a months-long surge in migrant crossings.
President Biden is headed to El Paso on Sunday. The border city has been at the center of conversations about migrants in the U.S. Now the mayors of Chicago and New York City are asking Colorado to stop sending migrants their way.
The City of Denver is accepting donations for migrants arriving in the area.
The $800 million approved by Congress is expected to help cities like Denver handle the influx of migrants.
Denver is one of several cities slated to receive federal funding to assist with the ongoing migrant crisis.
The trial for the Colorado dentist who has been accused of killing his wife by poisoning her protein shakes has been delayed.
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for U.S. consumers, economists say. Here's how much grocery bills could rise.
Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.
The DPS career fair was hosted by the Denver Broncos as part of DPS' Individual Career and Academic Plans program that begins with students in 6th grade and continues through high school.
An 18-year-old driver is facing charges after he was caught going 102 mph in a 60 mph zone on Highway 36 near Table Mesa in Boulder.
The trial for the Colorado dentist who has been accused of killing his wife by poisoning her protein shakes has been delayed.
The DPS career fair was hosted by the Denver Broncos as part of DPS' Individual Career and Academic Plans program that begins with students in 6th grade and continues through high school.
An 18-year-old driver is facing charges after he was caught going 102 mph in a 60 mph zone on Highway 36 near Table Mesa in Boulder.
Colorado State Senator Janet Buckner says she's resigning from the Colorado legislature to "prioritize my health and family."
Last February after a big snowstorm in Grand Mesa one group of snowmobilers hit the slopes for what they thought would be a fun afternoon. The fun came to a screeching halt when one of those snowmobilers triggered a small avalanche.
Boulder police are investigating vulgar signs posted near speed limit signs around the city.
The Rocky Mountain Wolf Project launched an anti-poaching reward this week offering $50,000 for the Colorado Wolf Reward.
The police chief in Simla, Colorado, Tony Schiefelbein, has resigned from his position this week as he faced a disciplinary hearing for allowing his teenage son to drive a Simla Police Department vehicle.
Dr. Frank Chae is a weight loss expert and bariatric surgeon with HealthONE Sky Ridge.
Southwest's downtown Denver ice skating rink opened Thursday on the 16th Street Mall.
According to the Broncos, this is the first time in franchise history that a Broncos rookie quarterback has earned the honors.
Head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday night reached 432 wins as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets. That ties the record held by legendary coach Doug Moe.
Colorado Buffaloes head football Coach Deion Sanders brought a special guest with him to his weekly news conference in Boulder -- "Miss Peggy."
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.
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for U.S. consumers, economists say. Here's how much grocery bills could rise.
Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.
Colorado State Senator Janet Buckner says she's resigning from the Colorado legislature to "prioritize my health and family."
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
Three months after a pet rescue imported a puppy with rabies to Colorado, the state is taking action. That incident resulted in 54 people being treated for rabies and 12 dogs being euthanized.
Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
It's finally time for full implementation of a 2022 ballot measure, as license applications for psilocybin healing centers become available at the end of the year.
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for U.S. consumers, economists say. Here's how much grocery bills could rise.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
The police chief in Simla, Colorado, Tony Schiefelbein, has resigned from his position this week as he faced a disciplinary hearing for allowing his teenage son to drive a Simla Police Department vehicle.
Law enforcement agencies are seeing a spike in smash-and-grab burglaries across the northern part of the Denver metro area and up into Northern Colorado.
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.