Ashley Portillo

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Ashley Portillo

Workers in the construction industry often face unique challenges that can impact their own mental health, leading to concerns like drug abuse or even suicide. A local task force and working group is now hoping to make change within the construction industry, while a local mother is turning her son's death into advocating for mental health awareness on job sites. "Throughout my life, I've lost people to suicide and to substance use disorder," Heather Gutierrez said.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Ashley Portillo

More restaurant workers say they're struggling with their mental health. To address those struggles, a Denver employer is prioritizing mental health by partnering with a local nonprofit. According to Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness, 63% of hospitality workers suffer from depression. Many workers are also uninsured or underinsured and can't afford help. Emily Biederman is the COO of Secret Sauce Food & Beverage, which owns and operates Ace Eat Serve and Steubens Uptown.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Ashley Portillo

The number of car thefts have dropped significantly in Arapahoe County. From 2023 to 2024, Arapahoe County car thefts dropped 36%, and arrests for car theft suspects have more than doubled. The Special Response Team with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office formed back in 2021, and the team responds to high-risk calls for service such as auto thefts.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Ashley Portillo

It's Mental Health Awareness Week and finances are having a big impact on Coloradans' mental health. Right now, many people are feeling added stress from their financial situations because of the state of the economy. Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar, a local psychiatrist at Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center, said nowadays more of her patients are feeling uncertain about their financial security and are feeling more anxious about their financial situations.

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Ashley Portillo

By Ashley PortilloClick here for updates on this story Colorado ( KCNC) - A Colorado snowboarder who fell nearly 50 feet from a chairlift at Keystone late last year has died. Donovan Romero was 32 years old and passed away earlier this month. His mother Tonette Romero is now advocating for change. She wants restraining bars to be required on lifts at ski resorts. The hope, she says, is that no family has to go through the same pain that they have.