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The state legislature reconvenes Friday, and Democrats have the biggest majority in the State House in more than 80 years.
Pot is helping fix Denver's pot holes.
The famous Budweiser Clydesdales saddled up for a trip to the Colorado state Capitol on Monday.
The federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour has remained the same since 2009. Since then, 29 states and the District of Columbia have set minimum wages above the federal level.
Colorado's propane supply is increasing just days after Gov. John Hickenlooper issued a disaster declaration easing transportation restrictions so propane could be trucked in.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been discharged from the hospital after cancer surgery, a court spokeswoman said.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump have made a surprise trip to Iraq to visit U.S. troops. The trip marked Mr. Trump's first visit to Iraq, as well as his first visit to a combat zone as commander-in-chief.
President Trump said the impasse in budget negotiations will continue until his $5 billion demand for border wall funding is met.
As 2018 comes to an end, some stories that made the biggest headlines and drew the greatest scrutiny leave open questions.
Hours after the partial federal government shut down, officials at Rocky Mountain National Park announced some changes for visitors ahead of the Christmas holiday.
Democratic New Mexico Gov.-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham named new leaders Friday to three agencies that oversee state procurement, economic development incentives, and professional licensing and consumer protection regulations.
Gov. John Hickenlooper signed Amendment A into law on Wednesday, abolishing slavery in Colorado. Voters approved the amendment in November.
The White House has ordered the Pentagon to pull U.S. troops from Syria immediately, a U.S. defense official confirmed to CBS News.
A wave of rookie lawmakers makes landfall at the Colorado State Capitol in two weeks when the new session gets underway.
The Thornton City Council decided to set aside an ordinance to ban flying a drone from public areas on Tuesday night.
Water quality along the Arkansas Valley in southeastern Colorado has always been something of an issue. Many communities draw their water from the Arkansas River Alluvial, and some from deeper aquifers. Water that comes from the ground brings some of that ground with it. Therein lies the issue.
Victor Marx, a newcomer to politics, is projected to win the Republican primary for governor in Colorado. Marx won 39.9% of the vote and is projected to defeat state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms.
A new law could help lower homeowners’ insurance in Colorado even as wildfires burn in many parts of the state.
The Republican primary for Colorado governor remains too close to call almost a week after the election.
Coloradans will have to wait another week to find out who won the race for the GOP nomination for governor. Counties have until the end of the day Tuesday to match and verify signatures on several thousand ballots. Then, the Secretary of State will call the race on Thursday. If the candidates are still within half a percentage point or less, there will be an automatic recount.
Colorado Democrats are rushing to show a united front two days after a primary election that exposed deep divisions between progressives and the party's more moderate members.
Congresswoman Diana DeGette is an icon in Colorado's Democratic Party. In any other election year, that would be an asset. Democratic analyst Sheila MacDonald says this year it was a liability.
Jena Griswold is the projected winner of the race for the Democratic nomination for Colorado Attorney General. Michael Allen is the projected winner of the Republican primary in the Colorado attorney general's race.
Challenger Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in Colorado's First Congressional District.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is the winner in the pivotal race to be the Democratic nominee for governor in Colorado, AP projects.
Challenger Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in Colorado's First Congressional District.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can prohibit transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams without violating federal law or the Constitution.
The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday shot down an effort by Democrats to gerrymander the state's congressional districts.
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright joined Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans in Thornton on Monday for an energy roundtable event.
Two candidates in the state's 8th Congressional District are making their final push to voters in one of the country's most closely watched congressional races.
Republican Dick Wadhams and Democrat Mike Dino have a century of combined experience in Colorado politics, and they say 2026 will be a defining year for both major parties as they battle ideological wars from within.
On Monday, service and polling centers opened to serve voters across Colorado.
On Monday, June 22, service and polling centers will open to serve voters across Colorado.
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.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx often points to his prolific fundraising as proof he's the undisputed frontrunner in the race for governor.
Three former Colorado Attorneys General are weighing in on what it takes to be the state's chief legal officer, and what they said casts doubt on whether Secretary of State Jena Griswold is qualified.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has accepted tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions that his opponent claims create a conflict of interest.
Colorado's low snowpack and prolonged drought conditions prompted Gov. Jared Polis to declare a statewide drought emergency on Thursday.
CBS Colorado hosts two of the three candidates running for governor in a Voters Decide debate as the Colorado primary draws near. Barb Kirkmeyer and Scott Bottoms were both in attendance, Victor Marx declined to attend. Your Political Reporter Shaun Boyd moderates.
A Lakewood cat shelter is struggling to protect the animals in its care after its air conditioning unit broke down, putting many medically vulnerable cats and kittens at risk.
As an ongoing outbreak of Cyclosporiasis continues to make national headlines, many shoppers are turning to local sources, like Denver's City Park Farmers Market, for their leafy greens.
A woman who was wounded while protesting near the GEO ICE Aurora detention center on Thursday is speaking out about the shooting involving a detention center employee.
Aircraft working on battling the Aspen Acres Fire in southern Colorado were temporarily forced to stop after authorities say a drone violated their airspace on Friday.
Officials have closed the swim beach at Boulder Reservoir after the city says a potential algae bloom was spotted Saturday morning.
The Denver Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened overnight in the area of E. 45th Avenue and N. Sherman Street.
As an ongoing outbreak of Cyclosporiasis continues to make national headlines, many shoppers are turning to local sources, like Denver's City Park Farmers Market, for their leafy greens.
A thunderstorm produced heavy rain which in turn caused portions of hillside above Telluride to slide into buildings on the north edge of town. A school and theater were damaged.
Aircraft working on battling the Aspen Acres Fire in southern Colorado were temporarily forced to stop after authorities say a drone violated their airspace on Friday.
A Lakewood cat shelter is struggling to protect the animals in its care after its air conditioning unit broke down, putting many medically vulnerable cats and kittens at risk.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
Novak Djokovic talks to "CBS Mornings" about still competing at 39 years old, the U.S. Open and Serena Williams' return to the court.
Denver Summit FC will play their first game at Centennial Stadium on Saturday.
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
Hilton Grand Vacations said it has fired an employee who sent a racial slur to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
The appeals court in Washington, D.C., divided 2-1 in ruling in favor of the Trump administration in the legal battle over the Pentagon's escort policy for journalists.
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Donor Alliance is hosting its annual Donor Dash 5K to honor, celebrate and recognize the impact of organ and tissue donation.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Medical assistants are some of the first faces you see when visiting the doctor, but a new survey finds it's getting harder to hire for those positions.
Target said it received 23 reports of the sandal's pearls falling off the shoe.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
For Billy Hailey, his release was a day he had been waiting for and working toward for 20 years. Now, he is unexpectedly back in custody after the state says it miscalculated the date.
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.
Memorials are being held in the hometowns of three wildland firefighters who died while battling a fire on the Colorado-Utah border. Meanwhile, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are still under investigation.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.
The City of Denver is giving itself stronger enforcement tools to hold owners of neglected and derelict properties accountable, including significantly larger fines for those who fail to comply with city orders.
