Adam Frisch concedes to Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado House race
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert fended off a surprisingly difficult challenge from a Democratic businessman from the ritzy ski town of Aspen.
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Face Masks Mandatory In Aspen Starting Wednesday, Wear One Or Get Up To $2,650 Fine
There are a few exemptions to the new law, including those under the age of two.
Coronavirus In Colorado: Pitkin County Tells Visitors It's Time To Go Home
Pitkin County is going one step past a Stay at Home order-- officials are telling anyone who is a visitor to leave the county.
Plane Deploys Parachute Before Crash Landing Near Aspen
Experts say the parachute system on an airplane that crashed near Aspen earlier this week worked exactly as planned to keep the two people on board safe and injury-free.
CPW Euthanizes Bear After Attack On Aspen Restaurant Manager
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials have trapped and killed the bear involved in an attack on a restaurant manager in Aspen Sunday.
CPW Officials Warn Of Bear Activity After Third Attack Reported In Aspen
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials say a third bear attack this year in Aspen highlights serious concerns about bears roaming through populated areas.
Woman Charged With Threatening Friend Who Wouldn't Lie For Her
An Aspen area woman has been charged with felony intimidation and attempted extortion for allegedly making violent threats to a former friend she wanted to take the blame for her drunk driving arrest more than a year ago.
Avalanche Debris Forces Prolonged Closure At Maroon Bells
The U.S. Forest Service says the popular Maroon Bells Scenic Area in western Colorado will not open as scheduled May 15.
Ski Mountaineering Race Salutes Avalanche Victims Who Died Training For It
Maybe it's the thin air heightening the senses. Or the cherished pause during a brisk workout. But somehow, everything - EVERYTHING - tastes better at altitude. That is especially true of the banana bread served Saturday atop Aspen Mountain.
Crews Set Off Avalanches In High Country In Unusually Active Season
The last nine days in Colorado has forced seasoned avalanche forecasters out of retirement to help manage the historic slides.
Massive Avalanche Near Aspen Saturday Was Mile Wide, Dropped 3,300 Feet
The avalanche gained so much momentum on the over 3,000 foot vertical drop that it traveled uphill several hundred feet on the opposite side.
Aspen Man Killed During After-Hours Snowboard Run At Closed Ski Area
Aspen first responders were unable to resuscitate a 30-year-old local man who collided with a "stationary object" while snowboarding at a ski area early Sunday morning.
Michael Goerne Remembered At Aspen High School After Avalanche Death
Two Roaring Fork Valley men, Owen Green, 27, of Aspen, and Michael Goerne, 37, of Carbondale, are being remembered after they died Saturday in an avalanche near Crested Butte.
Avalanche Kills 2 In Colorado Backcountry Area Called Death Pass
Two backcountry skiers were killed over the weekend in an avalanche in a Colorado area known as Death Pass.
Boy Survives 31 Foot Fall From Aspen Highlands Chairlift
A 9-year-old boy was hospitalized after falling 31 feet from a chairlift at the Aspen Highlands ski resort over the weekend.
Snowboarder Who Died After Snowmass Jump Attempt Identified
Authorities have identified a 20-year-old snowboarder who died after attempting a jump in a terrain park at Snowmass in western Colorado.
Skier Killed In Avalanche Identified As Environmental Studies Teacher
The Pitkin County Coroner's office identified the skier who died in an avalanche on Monday.
Backcountry Skier Buried, Killed In Pitkin County Avalanche
One skier died on Monday in an avalanche at the Markley Hut south of Aspen.
Authorities Identify Suspects In Aspen Jewelry Robbery
Authorities have identified three Chilean men as suspects in a jewelry theft from a luxury hotel in Aspen.
John Denver's Home Could Be Yours ... For $11M
The home that John Denver helped design, and also inspired some of his favorite hit songs, is on the market.
Home That Once Belonged To John Denver On The Market In Aspen
A house with a lot of Colorado history is on the market in the Aspen area, but it's a little on the pricey side.
Thieves Take $800,000 In Jewelry From Aspen Hotel
Security cameras at the Little Nell caught several images of the suspects, including a video released to CBS4 Wednesday.
Denver Considers Plastic Bag Ban
Denver is considering a ban on plastic bags. The Denver City Council discussed a proposal to ban plastic bags.
Forest Service Approves Aspen's Pandora Expansion
The U.S. Forest Service has authorized Aspen Skiing Co.'s proposal to develop an additional 0.3 square miles of skiing on Aspen Mountain.
Ski Guide Avoids Serious Injury After Being Buried By Avalanche
A tour guide in the Aspen Mountain Powder Tours permit area on Richmond Ridge was unharmed after being buried by an avalanche.
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It has now rained 11 of the last 12 days and more wet weather is on the way
The fourth wettest May on record has been followed by rain each day so far in June. Denver has now received 70% of the city's annual precipitation.
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley outlines her position on abortion
"Let's stop late-term abortions. Let's make sure that if doctors and nurses don't believe in abortion, they shouldn't have to perform them. Let's encourage more adoptions," she said on "CBS Mornings."
Latinos play big role in Denver's mayoral runoff
Both Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston are airing ads on Spanish language television channels, but Carrera says Latinos are looking for more than Spanish-speaking ads.
Colorado teacher surprises Ukrainian refugee with electric piano
A young Ukrainian refugee who is a talented pianist now has his very own piano to practice on, and it's all thanks to his teacher.
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It has now rained 11 of the last 12 days and more wet weather is on the way
The fourth wettest May on record has been followed by rain each day so far in June. Denver has now received 70% of the city's annual precipitation.
Latinos play big role in Denver's mayoral runoff
Both Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston are airing ads on Spanish language television channels, but Carrera says Latinos are looking for more than Spanish-speaking ads.
Colorado teacher surprises Ukrainian refugee with electric piano
A young Ukrainian refugee who is a talented pianist now has his very own piano to practice on, and it's all thanks to his teacher.
Condo complex breaks ground on new homes after losing 30 in Marshall Fire
The Wildflower Condominiums is the only multi-family community in Louisville that was affected by the Marshall Fire, so getting the permits needed and builders lined up was a huge challenge but now that's all taken care of and soon thirty families will have their homes back.
Douglas County renews contract for helicopter that's used to fight wildfires
With more than 80% of Douglas County residents living in a potential wildfire zone, according to officials, the spring green-up is a welcome sight, but we all know how quickly things can change.
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Left, Right, Center: Denver mayor's race, Space Command's presence in Colorado
Political analysts Crisanta Duran, a Democrat, and Dick Wadhams, a Republican, spoke with CBS News Colorado Political Specialist Shaun Boyd about the latest political issues in the Centennial State.
Mothers hold sit-in outside Colorado State Capitol as part of anti-gun event
Thousands of women, many who are moms, gathered at the Colorado State Capitol for an anti-gun event on Monday.
New video disputes Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert's "silent protest" debt ceiling claim
In the video, Boebert is seen running up the steps to the Capitol as a CNN reporter tells her, "they just closed it." The congresswoman asks, "they closed it?" The reporter replies, "yeah," and Boebert continues up the steps.
Colorado teacher surprises Ukrainian refugee with electric piano
A young Ukrainian refugee who is a talented pianist now has his very own piano to practice on, and it's all thanks to his teacher.
Lower chance for rain, warmer temperatures to start the week
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Motorcyclist killed, competitor seriously injured in crash at Ironman race
"I was right next to it and saw the bike explode into what felt like a thousand pieces," one triathlete said.
Heat beat Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 of NBA Finals
Gabe Vincent scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each scored 21 and the Miami Heat evened up the NBA Finals by overcoming a monster effort from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2.
Forward Aaron Gordon encourages consuming more news away from Finals chatter
Ahead of game two of the finals, Nuggets star Aaron Gordon took time to encourage his teammates and fans to consume more local and global news.
Nuggets players donate team-themed STEM center to Denver Boys & Girls Club
Thanks to the success of the Denver Nuggets and its partners, the Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club in Denver got an upgrade Friday, bringing in a Nuggets-themed STEM center and gym.
Von Miller continues charity work in latest visit to Denver
Here in Denver, we all know the name Von Miller. The Super Bowl champion helped lead the Broncos to victory, and while he's changed his jersey, he hasn't changed his support for Denver, especially through his nonprofit Von's Vision.
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GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley outlines her position on abortion
"Let's stop late-term abortions. Let's make sure that if doctors and nurses don't believe in abortion, they shouldn't have to perform them. Let's encourage more adoptions," she said on "CBS Mornings."
Motorcyclist killed, competitor seriously injured in crash at Ironman race
"I was right next to it and saw the bike explode into what felt like a thousand pieces," one triathlete said.
Saudi Arabia cutting oil output in move that could raise gas prices
The Saudi cut of 1 million barrels per day comes as the other OPEC+ producers agreed to extend earlier production cuts through next year.
Even Nebraska's nonpartisan Legislature is divided from acrimonious 2023 session
After a vicious 2023 session in which the body of 49 lawmakers remained irreconcilably split, Nebraska's statehouse is beginning to reflect broad, national discord.
Woman accused of setting fire to Wyoming's only abortion clinic enters plea
A college student who authorities say admitted setting fire to a building slated to become Wyoming's only full-service abortion clinic pleaded not guilty to an arson charge in federal court on Friday.
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GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley outlines her position on abortion
"Let's stop late-term abortions. Let's make sure that if doctors and nurses don't believe in abortion, they shouldn't have to perform them. Let's encourage more adoptions," she said on "CBS Mornings."
Latinos play big role in Denver's mayoral runoff
Both Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston are airing ads on Spanish language television channels, but Carrera says Latinos are looking for more than Spanish-speaking ads.
Saudi Arabia cutting oil output in move that could raise gas prices
The Saudi cut of 1 million barrels per day comes as the other OPEC+ producers agreed to extend earlier production cuts through next year.
New video disputes Lauren Boebert's "silent protest" debt ceiling claim
In the video, Boebert is seen running up the steps to the Capitol as a CNN reporter tells her, "They just closed it." The congresswoman asks, "They closed it?" The reporter replies, "Yeah," and Boebert continues up the steps.
Biden signs debt ceiling deal into law, averting historic default
President Joe Biden signed into law Saturday a bill to suspend the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025, to avert a first-ever US default.
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Health department has "no conclusive evidence" linking park and dead dogs
Four families are now missing their best friend. Their dogs all died within two weeks of each other after visiting the same park. Three of them were relatively young.
Rocky visits Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
Denver Nuggets supermascot Rocky took a visit to the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children to celebrate the Game 1 victory.
Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
Free doula program at Denver Health helps laboring moms
Free doula program at Denver Health helps laboring moms improve maternal health and reduce disparities in birth outcomes for high risk patients.
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Saudi Arabia cutting oil output in move that could raise gas prices
The Saudi cut of 1 million barrels per day comes as the other OPEC+ producers agreed to extend earlier production cuts through next year.
Ford recalls over 140,000 Lincoln MKCs because of potential fire risk
The automaker has advised consumers of certain models of the luxury SUV to park their vehicles outside and "away from structures."
Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Nuggets printed nearly 20,000 shirts for fans at Ball Arena
The success of the Denver Nuggets is translating into big business for local companies and their employees, as the Nuggets compete in their first NBA Finals in franchise history.
Employers added 339,000 jobs in May as hiring surged
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
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Looking to save for college? There's financial relief for all Coloradans
Education savings plans called 529 Plans allow a saver to open an investment account to save for the beneficiary's future qualified higher education expenses and anybody can contribute.
KIPP Colorado rolls out new pay increases
KIPP Colorado, a network of free college-preparatory public charter schools, is increasing pay to ensure that educators are compensated fairly and transparently.
Bright Horizons company offers free teacher degree program
With graduation season upon us, many graduates may be rethinking their future plans following the pandemic. Some may wonder whether or not it's worth the cost to pursue a college degree.
72 supportive housing units open for Denver residents in need
Dozens of Denver residents are experiencing homelessness and other challenges when it comes to affordable housing. Those individuals now have an outlet to get back on their feet.
Colorado adds property tax relief options, provides tax deferment for homeowners
Colorado's Property Tax Deferral Programs have traditionally helped seniors and active military personnel continue to afford to live in their homes by deferring the payment of their property taxes. This service was expanded this year.