Seeking asylum status, Chinese migrant shares story
The growing number of people coming into the United States from China over the southern border includes individuals coming to Colorado.
The growing number of people coming into the United States from China over the southern border includes individuals coming to Colorado.
Thousands of migrants from the southern border have arrived in Denver since December 2022, leading to the City of Denver declaring an emergency and costing the city over $60 million and counting.
As the City of Denver pulls back shelter resources for the migrant community, and other municipalities share their stance on not providing assistance during the ongoing arrivals, local nonprofit organizations are left with the brunt of the workload.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced changes on Wednesday to the city's strategy when it comes to migrants who have made their way to the Mile High City.
A nonprofit supporting migrants is asking the federal government for help. Earlier this week, the City of Aurora is considering a resolution to change how it supports migrants.
Denver is putting out the call for help as it conducts screenings and clinics for migrants hoping to get work authorization. The pace of arrivals has now slowed down from over 200 a day in January to 15-20 migrants per day.
A bus provided by the nonprofit ViVe Wellness showed up at Western Motor Inn Motel and took dozens of people to other shelters.
Hundreds of migrants staying at the Western Motor Inn motel that turned into a shelter have no clue what is next for them as the shelter is set to close.
It was a long day recently at McMeen Elementary School, where children are learning along with many new migrant children who have arrived at the dual language school since Denver's wave of migrants has impacted the city.
A Denver nonprofit that helps support families who are struggling to afford basic baby supplies, including diapers and formula.
CBS News Colorado's McMeen in the Middle series is looking at how one Denver Public School is handling the number of new students who've arrived from the Southern border.
The cost of providing health care to migrants who have arrived in the Denver metro area over the past year is hitting hard at UCHealth hospitals, headlined by the increase in the number of people at the flagship hospital in Aurora.
The City of Denver has reactivated a policy to discharge families from shelters after reaching the 42-day limit.
Denver Health has launched a new Mobile Health Clinic in partnership with Denver Public Schools to provide access to health care services to DPS families, including newly arriving migrants.
Denver looks to El Paso, Texas, 9 hours south by bus, where crossings are down sharply - and prepares to move 4000 from shelters.
Many migrants who are adjusting to life in Colorado got the chance to just be kids as they attended a birthday party for one of their classmates over the weekend.
It's a growing safety concern and potential nuisance. Drivers in Denver have started to see a trend of people offering to wash their windshields while stopped at an intersection. In some cases, people have become insistent, refusing to take no for an answer.
Denver Public Schools tells CBS News Colorado they have received hundreds of new students and are now finding themselves underfunded.
Migrants from Africa represent a small percentage of the people crossing the U.S. border, but their numbers have been rising. Last year, the Denver metro area saw a significant increase of immigrants and refugees from Africa, and many are still coming.
So far, Denver has spent more than $40 million on support efforts for 37,844 migrants from the southern border.
It seems as though Denver residents are so generous, that the donation centers earmarked for clothing and coats for migrants have run out of space.
McMeen in the Middle is CBS News Colorado's exclusive series on how one Denver school is responding to the continuous enrollment of migrant students. Reporter Jasmine Arenas followed one of those families to their home where they discussed their struggles after arriving in the United States.
The City of Denver will resume discharging migrant families with children from city-run facilities after a pause that was enacted in November.
Employment is something thousands of migrants long for, but getting jobs in Denver has been a challenge. In the meantime, Stanley Marketplace is providing a space to help migrants support themselves.
Many migrants arriving in Denver have never experienced cold temperatures like what Colorado will see over the next week. However, beginning Wednesday night, a local church will open its doors overnight to migrants new to the community.
With four school staff members arrested in the last several months, Jefferson County parents are raising concerns with the arrests themselves, but also what they see as shortcomings in the district's hiring practices.
A Greenwood Village family is feeling relief after one of the police department's K-9s saved a woman who had been missing for several hours.
The combination of a strong low pressure area north of Colorado and a powerful jet stream flowing over our state and New Mexico created damaging wind gusts across the region to start the week.
With less than three days left in the legislative session, leading Republicans and Democrats have reached a deal on a property tax bill. While your tax bill will still increase, the bill will soften the blow.
The city will pay a former CSU student $300,000 after seven years of battling her lawsuits in court. She agreed to the settlement seven years after her forceful arrest in Old Town Fort Collins; an arrest that went viral on social media nationally.
Winds have arrived across the Front Range of Colorado. Top wind gusts reports so far today clocked in at 96 MPH southwest of Colorado Springs, and 87 MPH in Boulder.
With four school staff members arrested in the last several months, Jefferson County parents are raising concerns with the arrests themselves, but also what they see as shortcomings in the district's hiring practices.
A Greenwood Village family is feeling relief after one of the police department's K-9s saved a woman who had been missing for several hours.
The combination of a strong low pressure area north of Colorado and a powerful jet stream flowing over our state and New Mexico created damaging wind gusts across the region to start the week.
With less than three days left in the legislative session, leading Republicans and Democrats have reached a deal on a property tax bill. While your tax bill will still increase, the bill will soften the blow.
A Greenwood Village family is feeling relief after one of the police department's K-9s saved a woman who had been missing for several hours.
Watch A Few More Minutes with Denver Nuggets hall-of-fame player and coach Dan Issel.
With less than three days left in the legislative session, leading Republicans and Democrats have reached a deal on a property tax bill. While your tax bill will still increase, the bill will soften the blow.
Prior to stopping Hayden Graham, one of the officers mocks his speech, which is a result of his cerebral palsy, his attorneys say. The lawsuit accuses officers of excessive force and lying about the events surrounding the arrest.
Matthew Buchanan was the sole suspect in a suspicious death and house fire on April 26, 2022, when he was arrested in Monroe County, Florida a week after the crime.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Hundreds of Coloradans gathered outside the state Capitol to honor the Denver Broncos legend after Gov. Jared Polis declared May 3 as Randy Gradishar Day.
The Nuggets are getting ready for their first game of the Western Conference Semifinals this weekend, and there's now one more way Denver fans can get excited.
Coach Michael Malone said he's worried about how Denver will score against Minnesota's stellar defense.
The 2024 Kentucky Derby was the 150th running of the high-profile race.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
The 82-year-old senator from Vermont announced in a video posted on social media that he will seek a fourth term in the Senate.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
With less than three days left in the legislative session, leading Republicans and Democrats have reached a deal on a property tax bill. While your tax bill will still increase, the bill will soften the blow.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
The 82-year-old senator from Vermont announced in a video posted on social media that he will seek a fourth term in the Senate.
A video that's amassed hundreds of thousands of views on social media shows an unlicensed hot dog vendor getting arrested by Denver police. It's sparked a fierce debate about how the city should handle these food and merchandise sellers.
It's no secret that Colorado is a great place for thrill seekers with adventures like rafting, mountain biking, skydiving and more... but what is driving those participants to seek out the adrenaline rush?
Health leaders and elected officials in Adams County and throughout Colorado are working to improve testing amid a spike in the potentially deadly disease over the last six years.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
For more than 20 years, Denver Health has hosted its annual drive-through baby shower, collecting newborn baby gear for families.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
Met Gala ticket prices cost far more in 2024 than they did last year. How much is a ticket?
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
Two bills making their way through the legislature in the final days would change what kind of liquor grocery stores are allowed to sell and how much you pay for it.
"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%.
A Denver nonprofit that works with communities to plant trees and improve parks is having a special giveaway, providing trees for free and at a discount.
You've probably noticed recently the amount or quantity in a package of food or house supplies is decreasing, while the price is increasing.