Lisa Trujillo's folkloric dancers again to grace Cinco de Mayo stage
Passion for the dance and music comes from the soul, says Trujillo.
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Passion for the dance and music comes from the soul, says Trujillo.
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.
Environmentalists in Colorado are concerned about the impact a possible repeal of a 2009 Environmental Protection Agency regulation that requires reporting on greenhouse gases could have on air quality in the state.
Saturday morning, Northern Coloradans went over the edge in downtown Loveland as part of the Rope for Hope event.
Denver area residents first reached out to CBS Colorado to share their concern about the possibility of a general improvement district at the beginning of August. Since then, the community rallied together to remove their neighborhood from the conversation.
After decades of planning and years of navigating legal battles, the construction of a much anticipated water pipeline in Northern Colorado is moving forward.
Republicans in the state house have a new leader, and he may be the youngest ever in Colorado.
Environmentalists in Colorado are concerned about the impact a possible repeal of a 2009 Environmental Protection Agency regulation that requires reporting on greenhouse gases could have on air quality in the state.
Saturday morning, Northern Coloradans went over the edge in downtown Loveland as part of the Rope for Hope event.
Denver area residents first reached out to CBS Colorado to share their concern about the possibility of a general improvement district at the beginning of August. Since then, the community rallied together to remove their neighborhood from the conversation.
After decades of planning and years of navigating legal battles, the construction of a much anticipated water pipeline in Northern Colorado is moving forward.
Republicans in the state house have a new leader, and he may be the youngest ever in Colorado.
Rain likely in Denver following Mondays cold front, with temperatures dropping about 20 degrees.
Colorado will see a stormy and cool start to the week.
Traffic was brought to a standstill for around an hour on westbound I-70 in Denver as firefighters worked to put out a car fire Saturday afternoon.
Denver area residents first reached out to CBS Colorado to share their concern about the possibility of a general improvement district at the beginning of August. Since then, the community rallied together to remove their neighborhood from the conversation.
Kroenke Sports Charities teamed up with A Precious Child to help local kids participate in sports.
Even with over 20 years of experience, veteran defenseman Brent Burns says there are still plenty of positive butterflies to start a new season.
Ever since he first hit his head on a door jamb, people have been telling Jordan Wilmore he should play professional basketball. But other people can't dictate your dreams – and basketball was never his passion.
The University of Colorado announced that a new live mascot will soon make her debut.
The decision by the International Olympic Committee maintains the same sanctions it imposed for the Paris Summer Games last year.
Coach Prime invited Ice Cube to speak to players at a Buffaloes football practice, and he had a candid conversation with the team.
A memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk is set to feature President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk and others on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
Ever since he first hit his head on a door jamb, people have been telling Jordan Wilmore he should play professional basketball. But other people can't dictate your dreams – and basketball was never his passion.
AMC Theatres said it will screen "The official release party of a showgirl" for Taylor Swift's new album from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5.
The Trump administration is ending the Temporary Protected Status of thousands of immigrants from Syria living in the U.S.
In response to ABC's suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner asked, "Where has all the leadership gone?"
Environmentalists in Colorado are concerned about the impact a possible repeal of a 2009 Environmental Protection Agency regulation that requires reporting on greenhouse gases could have on air quality in the state.
Republicans in the state house have a new leader, and he may be the youngest ever in Colorado.
The Pentagon's new guidelines were sent to reporters on Friday.
A memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk is set to feature President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk and others on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
There are a couple of big pharmacies and grocery stores within a four-mile radius, but the area is densely populated, and neighbors say that just isn't enough.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine recommendations committee wrapped two days of meetings that involved votes on COVID-19 vaccines, measles and more.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a move to decertify an organ procurement organization and steps to reform the organ donation system.
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A two-day meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with new members appointed by RFK Jr., could reshape public trust in childhood vaccines and reduce access.
There are a couple of big pharmacies and grocery stores within a four-mile radius, but the area is densely populated, and neighbors say that just isn't enough.
President Trump's "Gold Card" program will be rolled out in the coming weeks, allowing the world's wealthy to apply for fast-track visas — if they pay $1 million or more.
AMC Theatres said it will screen "The official release party of a showgirl" for Taylor Swift's new album from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5.
In response to ABC's suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner asked, "Where has all the leadership gone?"
The Trump administration is targeting a visa widely used by tech companies and other employers to hire foreign workers.
There are no federal or state laws in Colorado to regulate the license plate reading cameras, which have been misused and abused in some cases.
CBS News Colorado has learned Denver Auditor Tim O'Brien has joined Denver's Clerk and Recorder in rebelling against Mayor Mike Johnston's proposed 2026 budget cuts.
Police across Colorado say they make communities safer, but privacy experts have a different opinion about license plate readers.
A Colorado family is in a race against time to secure access to an experimental drug that's keeping their infant son alive.
Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul López said that within an hour of the conclusion of an interview with CBS News Colorado, he had paid his tax bill and had a zero balance.