2-time Emmy Award nominee brings more than five years of Denver TV experience to expanded role
DENVER – Sept. 15, 2026 – Telemundo Colorado / KDEN, part of NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group, announced today that Laura Casillas has been promoted to multimedia journalist for Noticias Telemundo Colorado.
A two-time Emmy Award nominee for her production work, Casillas has more than five years of experience in the Denver market. Since July, Casillas has contributed to Noticias Telemundo Colorado in on-camera and production roles.
“Laura is a talented journalist who understands our community and brings valuable experience covering the stories that matter to viewers across Colorado,” said Emmanuel López-Capó, News Director of Telemundo Colorado. “Her knowledge of the Denver market, strong reporting skills and commitment to local journalism make her a natural fit for this expanded role.”
Throughout her career, Casillas has covered a wide range of stories, including crime, local government and immigration. In 2024, she was recognized by the Colorado Broadcasters Association for her coverage of ViVe School, an educational initiative serving migrant children in Denver.
Before joining Telemundo Colorado, Casillas worked at Univision Denver, where she produced, reported and anchored local newscasts. She began her career in 2021 at 9NEWS as a bilingual digital producer and host of Culture Report.
Noticias Telemundo Colorado airs weekdays at 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
About Telemundo Colorado
Telemundo Colorado / KDEN is Telemundo’s local television station serving the Spanish-speaking community in the Denver area. Owned by NBCUniversal, Telemundo Colorado delivers its viewers local breaking news, weather, entertainment, and sports coverage across a variety of platforms, including Noticias Telemundo Colorado, Acceso Total, online at TelemundoColorado.com, and via mobile and social media channels. Telemundo Colorado has received multiple awards for its commitment to journalism and community service.
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