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Few details were immediately available but a sheriff's office spokesperson said the avalanche was triggered around 4:45 p.m. in the "Fingers Area" on Berthoud Pass near Winter Park.
As part of NASA's International Art and Poetry Contest, Aurora art teacher Thad McCauley entered and later learned he won. His drawing orbiting Earth on the ISS with other winners from Taiwan, Chile, and the Philippines.
Colorado joined dozens of other states and the federal government in reaching a $35 million settlement against a financing company that allegedly misled thousands of consumers across the country into believing they were making payments to purchase products.
A 23-year-old mother was arrested by local and federal law enforcement in Denver this week over a year after police in North Carolina said her daughter died as a result of fentanyl ingestion.
It's a fact that immigrants pay taxes. Many in Colorado are filing this season, despite expressing new or renewed fear that filing taxes could expose them to arrest, deportation, or issues in their process to gain citizenship.
The property manager of the Gardens on Havana is providing retail space to the Aurora Police Department for free for five years. Their presence has already made a difference.
Dozens of families in Jefferson County got outside to enjoy Friday's snow day before the snow melts. It was a classic example of a community getting together and, in some cases, carrying on family traditions.
State lawmakers spent over five hours debating a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's pardon of those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Republicans sat with their backs to Democrats as the bill was read.
A controversial bill limiting who can buy ammunition in Colorado was expected to get initial approval in the Capitol on Friday. The bill narrowly made it out of a committee and was heavily amended before a debate even started.
The Department of Homeland Security has filed a response to a motion by Denver Public Schools, which is challenging a new immigration enforcement policy from the Trump administration.
Abdal Aziz, who came to Colorado a month ago, hasn't explored the state yet because he's been waiting for a prosthetic leg. He lost his leg in the Israel-Hamas war, which he says he feels incredibly lucky to get away from.
When a couple spotted a property on Ogden Street in 2022, they felt it was the perfect solution as parents of three young children. Neighbors have since raised concerns about a possible conflict of interest with their attorney.
Our Thursday/Friday upslope snow storm was huge for some and almost unnoticeable for other parts of the Front Range.
In an email to fire department members, Local 858, the Denver firefighters' union, said 64% of firefighters voted that they had no confidence in Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton while 36% said they had confidence in their chief.
The 47th annual Brass Ring Luncheon features the fashions of legendary designer Marc Bouwer.
Democratic lawmakers in Colorado are raising concerns about the extended use of holding cells in Immigration and Customs Enforcement suboffices across the state, but the Department of Homeland Security maintains that they serve as temporary holding areas, similar to other law enforcement offices.
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There's one weekend left of Denver Restaurant Week and around 300 restaurants are offering multi-course meals at bargain prices. BurnDown on South Broadway is a hidden gem serving up an eclectic experience.
Wildlife officers recently came to the rescue of a deer that became trapped in a muddy swimming pool in Grand Junction.
A tow truck driver says he is now facing repercussions after refusing to tow vehicles connected to an immigration enforcement operation in Eagle County last January. It's the same operation where federal agents are accused of leaving aces of spades in cars of detainees, a symbol associated with death threats during the Vietnam War.
Audiences heading to Denver for the upcoming run of "Spamalot" will see plenty of glitz, glamour and even some costumes that have become fan favorites over the years.
A Colorado nonprofit is working to help landowners fight back against growing infestations of mountain pine beetles and protect their properties from wildfires.
A sculpture that currently sits inside a now-closed Aurora recreation center may get a new lease on life if the Aurora City Council approves a move.
Teams of military members, Colorado first responders, and family members who have lost loved ones due to impaired driving faced off on Sunday in the annual Kart Racing for Heroes event.
A 40-year-old Cañon City resident and U.S. Bureau of Prisons employee was recently indicted by a federal grand jury in Denver on accusations that he accepted bribes to sneak cigarettes, vape pens and alcohol into a southern Colorado federal penitentiary.
Audiences heading to Denver for the upcoming run of "Spamalot" will see plenty of glitz, glamour and even some costumes that have become fan favorites over the years.
The Transplant Games continued Sunday in Denver. One organ donor who won a silver medal in poker spoke with CBS Colorado about how being a donor has connected him with people across the country.
Teams of military members, Colorado first responders, and family members who have lost loved ones due to impaired driving faced off on Sunday in the annual Kart Racing for Heroes event.
This week in Louisville, young people with disabilities had the chance to learn how to ride a bicycle.
A sprinter van pulling a cargo trailer veered off westbound Interstate 70 Saturday evening. No one was injured in the accident - unless you count a historic road sign as a casualty.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Assistant Coach of the Colorado Eagles, Kim Weiss, is headed to Las Vegas after accepting a head coach position for a new Professional Women's Hockey League team.
The 23rd Judicial District Attorney in Douglas County has dropped charges against a woman who was recently involved in two incidents with Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper.
Karl-Anthony Towns will "be beloved forever," Magic Johnson said in a surprise congratulatory message on "CBS Mornings" after the New York Knicks won the NBA championship.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
A journalist who covered Colorado politics for decades has died. Lynn Bartels reported for the Rocky Mountain News and the Denver Post, and she often worked with CBS Colorado on election coverage.
A pilot program at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is using robotic animals to bring joy and connection to patients with dementia.
A popular brand creator personally knows what the NICU experience is like, so he stopped by to offer families support.
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Efficiency and safety are of the utmost priority at Denver International Airport. The airport will soon receive $43 million in investments to airport infrastructure.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
The Colorado State Patrol has concluded one of its troopers, Amber Garcia, used excessive force when she tasered a driver seven times in 35 seconds in 2024 in Saguache County.
Magnus' Law is named after a 17-year-old boy killed by a driver who was never investigated for DUI. But the driver had been drinking.
Most parents assume they get to choose which health insurance plan covers their newborn. For one family, that wasn't the case.
Colorado's legal marijuana industry was built on a promise: strict regulation would protect businesses and consumers, while tax revenue would support schools, roads and public programs. But one of the state's largest cannabis cultivators says that promise is beginning to break down.
Brandin Kreuzer, the man whose 50-year prison sentence for shooting a sheriff's deputy was commuted by Colorado's governor, says he is ashamed of the violence he committed as a 19-year-old.
