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.
The Mesa County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman who has been accused of sexually assaulting children while volunteering at a church.
Nicholas "Mitch" James Karol-Chik pleaded guilty to three new charges, including second-degree murder, in an agreement reached with the prosecution.
The tanks that hold drinking water for nearly 140 residents in the Prairie View Ranch Water District are full of sludge that is so toxic that Colorado's Water Quality Control Division has now brought in hazmat crews to dig them up and clean them out.
Summer activities for children are starting soon, and some programs in Aurora just got more affordable.
For months, two RVs have sat empty next to The Rock Church in Castle Rock. The church says each day they remain empty is a day someone in need is denied help, and the church's own religious rights are violated.
The Mesa County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman who has been accused of sexually assaulting children while volunteering at a church.
Nicholas "Mitch" James Karol-Chik pleaded guilty to three new charges, including second-degree murder, in an agreement reached with the prosecution.
The tanks that hold drinking water for nearly 140 residents in the Prairie View Ranch Water District are full of sludge that is so toxic that Colorado's Water Quality Control Division has now brought in hazmat crews to dig them up and clean them out.
Summer activities for children are starting soon, and some programs in Aurora just got more affordable.
For months, two RVs have sat empty next to The Rock Church in Castle Rock. The church says each day they remain empty is a day someone in need is denied help, and the church's own religious rights are violated.
Construction crews in Castle Rock are working to make a popular intersection more pedestrian-friendly.
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags in Colorado to be flown at half staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day.
The Castle Pines North Metropolitan District said the waterline ruptured when connecting the new line to the existing system on the Monarch Waterline Rehab Project.
The tanks that hold drinking water for nearly 140 residents in the Prairie View Ranch Water District are full of sludge that is so toxic that the State Water Quality Division has now brought in hazmat crews to dig them up and clean them out.
The first year of universal preschool is coming to a close and it's been a relief for many families.
The three-time Super Bowl champion also quoted from Taylor Swift's song "Bejeweled" while addressing the graduates.
There have only been five teams in the history of the NBA that have done what the Nuggets are trying to do right now in the Western Conference Semifinals.
Sherif Lawal was knocked down by a blow to the head in the fourth round of a scheduled six-round middleweight fight.
The WNBA tipped off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been suspended by the NHL and will miss the rest of the playoffs and some or all of next season.
The Federal Reserve wants to see more progress in quelling inflation before cutting interest rates.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump will go head-to-head in presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 10, their campaigns said Wednesday.
Shares of GameStop, AMC Entertainment and other so-called meme stocks plunged in Wednesday trading.
National parks embody America's pioneering spirit with their vast expanses and breathtaking landscapes. But the climate crisis leaves them facing a future in which their names could be cruel ironies.
The three-time Super Bowl champion also quoted from Taylor Swift's song "Bejeweled" while addressing the graduates.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump will go head-to-head in presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 10, their campaigns said Wednesday.
And these officials, a CBS News investigation finds, are charged with certifying election results for the presidential election and other races.
The Louisiana Republican was the latest congressional Republican to show his support for the former president at his New York trial.
Arizona's highest court gave the state attorney general 90 additional days to decide further legal action in the case over an 1864 near-total abortion ban lawmakers recently voted to repeal.
The Biden administration is dramatically increasing tariffs on items including Chinese EVs to solar cells, batteries, steel and more.
Last year, more than 1,800 Coloradans died of a drug overdose. Now, a new treatment center in Aurora is hoping to use some of the settlement money from opioid distributors to help those in recovery.
Q is for Questioning program helps Colorado families to support and affirm their LGBTQ loved ones.
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed Friday that approximately 70 dairy farm workers are currently being monitored for possible symptoms of avian flu.
Many of us are scrambling to find the perfect Mother's Day gift, but what if there was a present that could truly save a life?
As the Cemex Corporation vows to fight Boulder County's move to terminate its right to operate a cement plant near Lyons, people who live in the area are mulling over the situation and what could be ahead.
The Federal Reserve wants to see more progress in quelling inflation before cutting interest rates.
Shares of GameStop, AMC Entertainment and other so-called meme stocks plunged in Wednesday trading.
Outside Festival will take place in Civic Center Park and will feature music and activities.
The company released an apology and is offering billboard space to groups advocating for individuals it offended.
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%.