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"It is our greatest hope that if someone has her, that they would just release her and claim that money we have raised for her freedom," Laura Calderon said.
RAFT Colorado provides educational materials to teachers, now it will be getting some help during Xcel Energy's Day of Service.
A large ridge of high pressure in the atmosphere is to blame.
Despite some recent growth, mandatory evacuation notices have been lifted in Rio Blanco County where the Cabin Lake Fire is burning east of Meeker.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has cancelled an endangered missing alert about a missing 4-year-old girl from southwestern Colorado.
The founder of Papa John's says the pizza chain does well with him as its public face, and that it was a mistake for the company to scrub him from its marketing materials.
Another case of a bear stuck inside a vehicle in Colorado's mountains has wildlife officials warning drivers to lock their doors and empty all food containers.
Rafters helped rescue a pilot who crashed his plane into the Colorado River on Tuesday.
A man in Durango was given a $1,000 fine for feeding bears in his backyard.
A Colorado state lawmaker is turning a political joke into a new work of art.
The newest cohousing space in Colorado is ready to break ground, but the residents have already been fostering relationships for years.
Animal shelters can be a noisy place. Dogs often barking in fear and confusion, eagerly waiting for a "fur-ever" home.
Young cancer patients at Children's Hospital Colorado enjoyed a break from treatment to be race car driver on Wednesday.
The University of Colorado Athletics Department revealed the six winning designs of an art contest in partnership with Children's Hospital Colorado this week.
The man suspected in attacking a family in their home on Montview early Monday morning and was shot by the homeowner has been identified as 26-year-old Dajon Harper.
High temperatures on Thursday will remain warmer than average, with increasing cloud cover throughout the day ahead of an advancing cold front. This front will drop our temperatures and bring a chance of rain/snow by Friday.
After increased community concern, the city of Edgewater is planning to make big changes to the traffic flow around their schools.
A report by a national nonprofit show that Colorado ranks near the bottom when it comes to available beds for psychiatric care.
A viral YouTube video of a Texas man allegedly reaching speeds of 150 MPH on a motorcycle has been taken down, but among its viewers was the Colorado State Patrol, which now wants to award the man criminal charges for his driving. READ MORE ABOUT THIS STORY
A land mine was successfully removed from a storage facility by U.S. military personnel in the area of Bear Creek in Jefferson County on Wednesday night. The land mine was found inside a unit that had recently been won at auction, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office told CBS News Colorado.
Domestic violence victims in Jefferson County are losing up to thousands of dollars to scammers who contact them within hours of alleged abuser arrests.
Meta will now pay dozens of states a portion of a recent settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit, including nearly $615 million to Colorado.
Wildfires have burned more than 7 million acres in 2026, a new record, and there are still a lot of hot, dry days left this year.
One Colorado state trooper remains in the hospital, and another has been released after they were shot by a suspect following a traffic stop on Tuesday.
Colorado's cattle ranchers say they're worried about President Trump's plan to lower beef prices by temporarily allowing "no out-of-quota tariff" beef imports.
Domestic violence victims in Jefferson County are losing up to thousands of dollars to scammers who contact them within hours of alleged abuser arrests.
Westminster is recommending that residents conserve water but is not necessarily restricting it at this time. The city says it has an extensive water portfolio, but some residents are concerned about what a lack of conservation efforts could mean for the future.
He once owned a Michelin-recognized BBQ restaurant in Lakewood; now Jared Leonard has been sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud and tax charges.
Summit County's Flock cameras are going dark for the next 30 days. The sheriff says he needs time to assess the department's policies and to hear from the public.
Aurora police hope the community can help them track down five shoplifting suspects that they are calling "organized offenders."
One study shows soccer and basketball are projected to generate the highest amount of global revenue for women's sports, and Denver is seeing some of those effects firsthand, with the new NWSL team, Denver Summit FC.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
Wildfires have burned more than 7 million acres in 2026, a new record, and there are still a lot of hot, dry days left this year.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Flags are flying at half-staff at the Colorado State Capitol in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
Attorneys for the State of Colorado say a newly uncovered White House email provides crucial evidence in their lawsuit alleging the Trump administration retaliated against the state over election policies and the prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
