Colorado family shares love of "charreria"
"Charreria," the official sport of Mexico, dates back to the 16th century, with stylized equestrian teams made up of men and women.
"Charreria," the official sport of Mexico, dates back to the 16th century, with stylized equestrian teams made up of men and women.
More than 90% of those who marked "other" on the race question in the 2020 Census were Latinos - that's more than 26 million people.
The latest mural added to the vibrant community of Fort Collins is a piece that pays homage to Latinos and the women who help keep their Hispanic households and communities unified.
To kick off Latinx Heritage Month, CBS Colorado is highlighting the six Latina women on Denver City Council.
Celebrations of Latino food, music, art and culture are planned over several weeks
At its core, Denver Healing Generations addresses deep-rooted issues.
Like a lowrider, the works included are reflections of the artists.
Artist David Ocelotl Garcia has been tasked with unmasking his mural called "Huitzilopochtli" and bringing it back to life.
The Cinco de Mayo 'Celebrate Culture' Festival puts the spotlight on The Mile High City's vibrant Latino population
The center wants to ensure the Latino community reaps rewards of Colorado's $16 billion creative economy.
175 years ago on Feb. 2, 1848, the United States and Mexico signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. It ended the Mexican-American War and changed the lives of early Coloradans forever.
On the first day of Black History Month 2023, Westminster Councillor Obi Ezeadi announced the launch of his new organization called BIPAC, a play-off of the acronym "BIPOC," meaning Black, Indigenous and people of color.
The University of Northern Colorado plans to submit an application to be officially recognized as a Hispanic-serving intuition, or HSI, after meeting its goal of furthering its education commitments to diversity and equity.
Our news operation couldn't function without the talent and significant contributions of Latino colleagues.
In 1970, the now vacant 150,000-square-foot building at Chambers Road and East Colfax Avenue opened as a K-Mart.
New results from an independent community air quality monitoring site in Commerce City shows air pollution levels there tend to be higher than other comparable metro area sites to the northwest of it.
One of the major fixes, according to residents, has been the steady flow of immigrants coming into Colorado, looking for opportunities and hoping to build a better life for themselves and their families.
See the CBS News Colorado special with hosts Dominic Garcia and Michelle Griego.
Santiago Jaramillo says developing a love of his heritage through the arts was life-changing. Now he's sharing this love with others.
This year's preservation project award recipients include buildings that are not only historic but provide affordable housing, advanced sustainability and have a presence that is distinctively Denver.
The multi-media production "What We Lived Here: The Movimiento Years" challenges audiences to see history from new perspectives.
Coloradans have plenty to be proud of with delicious interpretations of Mexican dishes, made special by all the creative entrepreneurs here.
Robert Sandoval died in 2020 and this year, his name was added to the fallen police memorial, an honor typically reserved for those killed in the line of duty.
Every Saturday Arturo Garcia opens the doors of his gallery in the Westwood neighborhood to the kids in the neighborhood so they can come in and take an art class for free.
Making sure that history is known by future generations of Coloradans, prompted Betty Aragon-Mitotes, founder of Mujeres de Colores, to spearhead a project to honor the generations of Hispanic beet workers.
A new app that's been years in the making is finally live for LGBTQ+ Coloradans. Creator Steven Haden gave CBS News Colorado's Mekialaya White a demo of the complete wellness hub, called You:Flourish.
Students from the Arab American Heritage Club and Jewish Student Alliance at Northfield High School are learning to show respect and appreciation for one another.
Both directions of Interstate 70 were 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. Eastbound lanes reopened just before 4:30 p.m. and westbound lanes remained closed.
Police in Parker released a sketch of an attempted abduction suspect wanted in an incident that occurred just before 8 a.m. on May 8.
An Arapahoe County Sheriff's deputies shot and killed a suspect who was holding a female hostage at gunpoint against her will.
A new app that's been years in the making is finally live for LGBTQ+ Coloradans. Creator Steven Haden gave CBS News Colorado's Mekialaya White a demo of the complete wellness hub, called You:Flourish.
Students from the Arab American Heritage Club and Jewish Student Alliance at Northfield High School are learning to show respect and appreciation for one another.
Both directions of Interstate 70 were 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. Eastbound lanes reopened just before 4:30 p.m. and westbound lanes remained closed.
Police in Parker released a sketch of an attempted abduction suspect wanted in an incident that occurred just before 8 a.m. on May 8.
An Arapahoe County Sheriff's deputies shot and killed a suspect who was holding a female hostage at gunpoint against her will.
Denver film and television fans got a treat when British actress Hannah Waddingham attended the Women + Film Luncheon. Denver Film presented Waddingham with the Barbara Bridges Inspiration Award, for her dedication to championing women in the film industry.
CBS News Colorado Political Specialist Shaun Boyd explains how cyber security experts gathered in Boulder for a summit to discuss the 2024 election and how Google has dedicated a team to help combat misinformation about election integrity.
Neighbors in southeast Aurora are getting their opportunity to voice their concerns about a fracking project coming to their area. The Lowry Ranch CAP is a proposed 32,000-acre, 10-surface location, 166-well comprehensive area plan in unincorporated Arapahoe County.
The deadly crash that shut down Interstate 70 for most of the day on Thursday also ignited a fire that spread into a culvert and underneath lanes. It was an added complication to an already stressful situation near Morrison west of the Denver metro area on Thursday.
Some students at Northfield High School are focusing on respect and working together and believe the world will be a better place if everyone can do the same.
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 governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
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 governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
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."
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%.