Aurora Public Schools to open first dual language magnet school
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.
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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.
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.
Papier-mâché skulls are decorated in homage to lost loved ones.
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.
Young members of the Denver group say the dance is healing. The regalia that's worn is all earned with continued dedication to learning.
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.
The popular image of the cowboy is a rugged American man bringing justice to the Wild West. But cowboys and cowboy culture were inspired by a mixture or two even older cultures that collided in Colorado and the Southwest.
A Colorado chef-owner is mentoring the next generation of Latino cooks and chefs through a program called "Old Ways, New Hands," which aims to inspire Latinos in the community who have a passion for cooking.
In the heart of Denver, a rich tapestry of cultures lives in each neighborhood.
Center for Community Wealth Building on mission to build more inclusive local economy in metro area.
Thanks to the foundation, many of Colorado's future leaders are able to better access higher education. LAEF helps provide scholarship money to Latinos throughout Colorado who are pursuing college degrees.
Fort Collins voters approved a new multi-use area, including a bike park, at the former Hughes Stadium Site on Tuesday.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston gathered with city leaders on Wednesday morning outside the McNichols Civic Center Building to celebrate voters approving the Vibrant Denver bond.
More than 139,000 drivers take Peña Boulevard daily. Airport officials say, along with congestion, there are higher crash rates, unreliable travel time, and escalating maintenance needs.
That funding will be designated for the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District, which it says is facing a shortfall of $50 million a year for the next decade.
Still images and aerial video footage appear to show the plane's left engine sitting just off the runway in Louisville, Kentucky.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston gathered with city leaders on Wednesday morning outside the McNichols Civic Center Building to celebrate voters approving the Vibrant Denver bond.
The man prosecutors believe is responsible for the Boulder deadly terror attack on Pearl Street in June appeared in Boulder County District Court on Wednesday.
All union-backed candidates were leading in the Denver Board of Education elections. Only one of three incumbents seeking re-election, Xochitl Gaytán, was leading.
Douglas County voters cast their ballots in Tuesday's election in Colorado. Eight candidates were running for four open spots on the Board of Education of Douglas County School District RE-1, and while the votes were still being counted, the early returns showed progressive candidates in the lead.
Because of the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has not released the funds that states use to pay SNAP benefits.
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What is being called Colorado's tallest Christmas tree arrives at The Outlets at Castle Rock.
More than 139,000 drivers take Peña Boulevard daily. Airport officials say along with congestion, there are higher crash rates, unreliable travel time and escalating maintenance needs.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says the projects approved in the Vibrant Denver bonds will begin on Thursday.
The man prosecutors believe is responsible for the Boulder deadly terror attack on Pearl Street in June appeared in Boulder County District Court on Wednesday.
Soccer star Sir David Beckham says knighthood bestowed by King Charles III "beyond anything that I ever thought that I would receive."
The Denver Summit, the newest soccer team in the National Women's Soccer League, will play its inaugural home opener at Empower Field at Mile High in March.
Bo Nix threw two touchdown passes and Wil Litz made a 34-yard field goal as time expired and the Broncos extended their winning streak to six games.
The Dodgers become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees
The University of Denver is joining the West Coast Conference.
Still images and aerial video footage appear to show the plane's left engine sitting just off the runway in Louisville, Kentucky.
Union members say they are ready to strike on the chain's Red Cup Day if Starbucks doesn't finalize a contract with their union by then.
Soccer star Sir David Beckham says knighthood bestowed by King Charles III "beyond anything that I ever thought that I would receive."
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races on Election Day 2025 in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year.
Senators are discussing a deal that would fund the government alongside long-term appropriations bills in exchange for a vote on extending health care tax credits.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
A Colorado woman only received treatment for perimenopause after consultation with a second doctor. Initially, her symptoms were brushed off as stress.
States, counties, and cities are receiving millions in opioid settlement money to address the addiction crisis. The ways they spent the dollars in 2024 sometimes drew criticism.
National Jewish Health is conducting a study that could lead to a less invasive way to identify a person's tolerance of a food allergy.
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.
Local governments have received hundreds of millions of dollars from the opioid settlements to support addiction treatment, recovery, and prevention efforts.
The Denver City Council voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products last year, but voters needed to weigh in. Supporters argued it would make it harder for kids to buy vapes, but critics argued they would still buy them, and the city would lose tax revenue.
Union members say they are ready to strike on the chain's Red Cup Day if Starbucks doesn't finalize a contract with their union by then.
Toyota is recalling more than a million vehicles in the U.S. due to a rearview camera problem that could increase the risks of a crash.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
Shareholders to decide this week whether to grant Musk, the world's richest person, one of the richest compensation packages in corporate history.
In his first comments on a CBS News Colorado investigation that found Denver International Airport executives paying between $15,000 and $19,000 to fly to a conference in Spain, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said, "I have not ever paid that much for an airplane ticket."
The FAA has requested additional time to review a proposed transaction by the city of Denver to give a developer another 20 acres of land at Denver International Airport as part of the land swap involving the former Park Hill Golf Course, CBS News Colorado has learned.
The battle over Denver's Flock camera surveillance system escalated Tuesday with nine Denver City Council members asking the city auditor to step in and essentially block Mayor Mike Johnston's proposed extension of a contract with Flock.
Flock cameras led Columbine Valley police to a woman whom they accused of stealing a package, who then had to prove her own innocence by compiling her own evidence. After she did, the police chief said, "nicely done btw."
Although the city agreed to give a developer 145 acres of land at Denver International Airport in exchange for the Park Hill Golf Course, the Mayor's Office quietly added 20 more acres, a CBS News Colorado investigation has found.