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Eliza, born just after midnight, thought to be first 2026 New Year's baby born in Colorado

By Austen Erblat

Updated on: January 1, 2026 / 1:23 PM MST / CBS Colorado

Hospitals across Colorado are putting out names and photos of their first babies born so far in 2026 and there's already a front-runner for the likely firstborn.

Eliza, who was born at 12:21 a.m. at AdventHealth Castle Rock, could be the first baby to have been born in Colorado in 2026.

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At 7 pounds, 1 ounce, Eliza was welcomed to the world by her parents, Anna and Filipe, and older sister, Olivia.

By 9 a.m., the hospital said it had five babies so far on Thursday morning: "The team has been busy!"

Austen Erblat

Austen Erblat is a digital producer and assignment editor at CBS News Colorado and is Covering Colorado First. Originally from South Florida, he's been working as a journalist in Denver since 2022.