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Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo explains why she's running for re-election
Rep. Yadira Caraveo faces a challenge from Republican Gabe Evans in Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
Rep. Yadira Caraveo faces a challenge from Republican Gabe Evans in Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
Gabe Evans says he wants to be a Congressman for the same reason he served as a Blackhawk helicopter pilot, police lieutenant and Colorado state lawmaker.
Republican challenger Gabe Evans is taking on incumbent Rep. Yadira Caraveo, a Democrat, in Colorado's 8th Congressional District. In an attack ad Evans is being labeled as a MAGA extremist.
A hard hitting ad in one of the most competitive political races in the country -- Colorado's 8th Congressional District -- gets a Reality Check by CBS Colorado Political Reporter Shaun Boyd.
Incumbent Democrat Rep. Yadira Caraveo is facing Republican challenger Gabe Evans in the November general election in Colorado's 8th Congressional District. Attack ads have taken up the issue of immigration in the race. Read Political Reporter Shaun Boyd's sources below: H.R.2 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Secure the Border Act of 2023 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress Final Vote Results for Roll Call 209 (house.gov) State & Local Elected Letter for Immigrant Inclusion - September 2021_FINAL - Google Docs SB20-083_vote_5A8524 | Colorado General Assembly Prohibit Courthouse Civil Arrest | Colorado General Assembly Protect Colorado Residents From Federal Government Overreach | Colorado General Assembly Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity | Colorado General Assembly Bond Reform | Colorado General Assembly H.R.2882 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives - Vote Details H.R.467 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): HALT Fentanyl Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives - Vote Details Offense Level For Controlled Substance Possession | Colorado General Assembly
What will the fallout be from the Tina Peters sentencing this week? CBS Colorado Political Reporter Shaun Boyd asked political analysts Republican Dick Wadhams and Democrat Mike Dino to share their perspective. They also discussed the VP Debate and the 8th Congressional district race between Rep. Yadira Caraveo and Gabe Evans.
The races in Colorado 8th and 3rd Congressional District were among the topics covered in this week's political discussion with CBS Colorado Political Reporter Shaun Boyd and political analysts Mike Dino and Dick Wadhams.
Watch a conversation led by CBS Colorado political reporter Shaun Boyd about the latest political news in Denver and across the state.
People in Colorado from both major parties have varying opinions about ranked choice voting in Colorado.
Democrats and Republicans in Colorado worked together during the special session. Watch Left, Right, Center for analysis of the outcome, as well as a look at the drama surrounding the state Republican party's vote to remove its chairman.
The U.S. Secret Service has placed at least five agents on leave, including the head of the agency's Pittsburgh field office, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president, and as she continues to make her campaign push she has a Colorado native on her team.
Florida, long a top destination for LGBTQ+ tourists, quietly pulled the "LGBTQ Travel" section from its website sometime in the past few months.
Rewatch Vice President Kamala Harris' full remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination to close out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Giffords and her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, who was a top candidate to be Harris' VP pick, praised her toughness and warned that threats against the U.S. are too serious to elect Trump.
Members of the Central Park Five said at the Democratic convention Thursday of Trump that "45 wanted us un-alive."
"The path that led me here in recent weeks was no doubt unexpected," Harris said of her nomination. "But I'm no stranger to unlikely journeys."
Appearing in Arizona, Donald Trump used a stretch of wall and a pile of steel beams to illustrate his approach to securing the border.
Several Republicans took to the stage at the DNC and urged their fellow Republicans and independents to back Vice President Kamala Harris in November.
The Republican National Committee and GOP state legislative leaders in Arizona asked the Supreme Court to put on hold a federal district court's order that blocked the voting laws while they pursued an appeal.
Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, said he would welcome an endorsement from RFK Jr., who sources say is considering leaving the race.
Sen. John Hickenlooper says his 2026 re-election campaign will be his final Senate run.
Around 1.7% of women have tried artificial insemination to have a baby.
Hunter Biden has been charged with nine tax counts and his trial is set to start Sept. 5.
A popular mobility service in Lone Tree is celebrating 10 years in operation and serving as a model for other Colorado communities. The "Link on Demand" service provides free rides within Lone Tree city limits.
The Ednium Alumni Basketball tournament is a community event partnering with the DPS Foundation that invites alumni to play basketball and compete for a donation to their school and a cash prize for their team.
Search and rescue personnel from Wyoming's Teton Range used their specialized helicopter to pick a deceased trail runner's body off a Front Range mountain Thursday.
The Colorado Supreme Court will soon decide whether animals have bodily liberty and whether a "next friend" can file a lawsuit on their behalf. A lawsuit filed by the Nonhuman Rights Project will be heard later this month.
On Friday, Mountain Vista earned its first-ever win against Valor Christian in blowout fashion, 62-21. The team had been 0-8 against the Valor Christian Eagles before the game.
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The Colorado Supreme Court will soon decide whether animals have bodily liberty and whether a "next friend" can file a lawsuit on their behalf. A lawsuit filed by the Nonhuman Rights Project will be heard later this month.
A popular mobility service in Lone Tree is celebrating 10 years in operation and serving as a model for other Colorado communities. The "Link on Demand" service provides free rides within Lone Tree city limits.
DPS says it expects to see 6,000 fewer students by 2028 and closing schools would save the district money.
The department says the shooting occurred around 2:20 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Atlas Middle School. During the argument, police say, one man pulled out a handgun, shot the other man and fled. The victim died of his injuries and now police are looking for the suspect.
The Broncos scored 34 unanswered points after falling behind 10-0 early on. Surtain had a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown off starter Gardner Minshew and also picked off backup quarterback Aidan O'Connell.
On Friday, Mountain Vista earned its first-ever win against Valor Christian in blowout fashion, 62-21. The team had been 0-8 against the Valor Christian Eagles before the game.
While preparing for the upcoming NBA season, Washington Wizards' Jared Butler is tackling a personal goal off the court—learning to swim.
Christina Gonzales is this week's Orange Zone Denver Broncos superfan who reflects on how she turned her husband into a fan for the orange and blue.
The Savannah Bananas are bringing Banana Ball to Coors Field next summer.
Exactly 1 year after Hamas' terrorist rampage in Israel, 101 hostages are still missing and the death toll is still climbing.
The rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives seeks to ensure ghost guns are subject to the same requirements as commercial firearms sales.
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
Israel and Hezbollah have traded fire across the Lebanon border almost daily since the day after Hamas' cross-border attack on Oct. 7, 2023.
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
The rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives seeks to ensure ghost guns are subject to the same requirements as commercial firearms sales.
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
On the top of the steps of Colorado's state capitol Saturday were those who want the state to restrict gender-affirming care access to adults. At the bottom of the steps was a small crowd advocating for trans rights.
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.
Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk sentenced to prison earlier this week, has been widely condemned for the voter data scheme over which she was convicted. The judge in the case has also been receiving receiving threats.
On the top of the steps of Colorado's state capitol Saturday were those who want the state to restrict gender-affirming care access to adults. At the bottom of the steps was a small crowd advocating for trans rights.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
A majority of kids have school-related worries and there are ways to help ease their stress. A psychiatrist shares tips.
Apple cider is a seasonal treat, but there are health risks when it comes to drinking unpasteurized products. Here's what to know.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon "has not endorsed a candidate," bank says, refuting former president's claim on social media.
The Social Security Administration will set its 2025 cost-of-living adjustment within days. Here's what the experts say.
Trump Media exec's exit comes as Truth Social's parent company is ordered to hand over nearly 800,000 shares to an investor.
Wall Street is watching the labor market for signs of slower hiring, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next rate decision.
Some law enforcement agencies say they are scrambling as they try to figure out what to do after some state grants to fight fentanyl trafficking ended in June.
After more than five months, a city-commissioned investigation into the use of comp time by top Denver Fire Department commanders is "nearing its conclusion," according to a mayor's spokesperson.
After years of homes being flooded and damaged in one of its oldest neighborhoods, Johnstown has agreed to spend $1 million to install a new storm sewer and address the ongoing problem.
On a sunny Thursday afternoon in September, former sportscaster Mark McIntosh met the woman he described as "an angel in my midst."
Former RTD Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald, who separated from the agency last week, was fired according to a Colorado licensing database.