Lisa Trujillo's folkloric dancers again to grace Cinco de Mayo stage
Passion for the dance and music comes from the soul, says Trujillo.
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.
How were defenseman Cale Makar and the Avalanche able to extend their second-round Western Conference series to a Game 6? Makar says Colorado was "back to kind of like forcing their hand."
The second of the three suspects arrested and accused in the rock-throwing death of Alexa Bartell appeared in court. Nicholas "Mitch" James Karol-Chik pleaded guilty to new charges.
A crash involving a semi and several vehicles shut down Highway 85 in both directions near 104th Avenue in Commerce City.
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
A multi-million dollar investment into a fiber network underground connecting homes in Ignacio to an open-source network owned by the tribe is now providing internet on average 25 times faster than what people living there had before.
Both directions of Interstate 70 are closed in the western part of the Denver metro area after a crash involving a tanker truck that ignited a fire and one person was killed. There are miles of traffic backups in both directions.
The second of the three suspects arrested and accused in the rock-throwing death of Alexa Bartell appeared in court. Nicholas "Mitch" James Karol-Chik pleaded guilty to new charges.
A crash involving a semi and several vehicles shut down Highway 85 in both directions near 104th Avenue in Commerce City.
A multi-million dollar investment into a fiber network underground connecting homes in Ignacio to an open-source network owned by the tribe is now providing internet on average 25 times faster than what people living there had before.
Adams County is pushing for greater access to broadband internet in areas that have typically been underserved.
Top fire chiefs and administrators with the South Adams County Fire Department, along with some of their board members, have regularly taken their spouses along to winter conferences in Florida and fall conferences in Colorado's high country, billing taxpayers for their spouses' meals and other expenses, and extending their stays before and after conferences.
Aurora police say at-risk missing person cases come through almost daily. A grant received by APD has allowed them to give out free safety devices to residents caring for someone who needs special attention.
Licensed professional counselor Megan Marchetti talks about the importance of supporting friends and family who may be struggling with mental health issues during Mental Health Action Day which is recognized during May which is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jeremy Rocha is accused of killing John Jaros on I-70 in Aurora during a street racing incident.
They are a family of five. Father Kwasi and Margaret moved to Colorado from Ghana in the 90s to start their family. They had no idea what was in store for them.
How were defenseman Cale Makar and the Avalanche able to extend their second-round Western Conference series to a Game 6? Makar says Colorado was "back to kind of like forcing their hand."
The Denver Broncos 2024 preseason and regular season schedules have been released.
In the pregame ceremonies before the Nuggets Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver, center Nikola Jokic was presented with the NBA's Michael Jordan MVP Trophy.
Richard Brendan Globensky pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting he stole green jackets awarded to golf legends Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen.
The three-time Super Bowl champion also quoted from Taylor Swift's song "Bejeweled" while addressing the graduates.
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to Beijing - talking peace in Ukraine amid a backdrop of war and growing tension with the U.S. and NATO.
Judge Juan Merchan has held Trump in contempt of court for violating the gag order 10 times, with a $1,000 fine for each violation.
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
The report also highlights the financial destruction that can occur when workers take unpaid time off after being hurt or tired from the job.
Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to Beijing - talking peace in Ukraine amid a backdrop of war and growing tension with the U.S. and NATO.
Judge Juan Merchan has held Trump in contempt of court for violating the gag order 10 times, with a $1,000 fine for each violation.
The president and vice president are required to file public financial reports.
The U.S. military says it's installed the temporary pier that will be used to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza, and trucks carrying the aid should begin "moving ashore in the coming days."
Some of the new sanctions are being taken to address "significant concern" about the Nicaraguan government's "continued repression" of the Nicaraguan people.
Since its founding in 2021, young people in 63 Colorado counties have taken part in 47,000 therapy sessions.
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
Experts call for better drug testing procedures as more states legalize marijuana and societal norms change.
Administrators at AdventHealth hospital in Littleton have acknowledged recently discovering cremains in their facility from more than two dozen miscarriages that hospital officials say they will now bury in a cemetery.
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
The report also highlights the financial destruction that can occur when workers take unpaid time off after being hurt or tired from the job.
Ransomware attack targeted a Nissan virtual private network, the automaker's U.S. subsidiary said.
Experts call for better drug testing procedures as more states legalize marijuana and societal norms change.
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said recently the company must be laser-focused on keeping prices affordable.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.