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Michelle Griego Biography

Michelle Griego is a Spanish-American in the journalism field who works for KCNC CBS Colorado as a weekday morning anchor at 4:30 a.m. along with Brian Flores. She joined the station in 2021. Previously, she worked for KPIX CBS5 as a morning news anchor and a host of Bay Area Focus for more than 9 years.

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Michelle Griego Height

Griego stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Michelle Griego Age

Griego is 48 years old. She was born on May 24, 1976 in U.S.A. Griego annually celebrates her birthday every May 24th. On May 24, 2018, she posted a celebratory video and captioned “…42 is going to be fun starting out like this!”

Personal Life

Michelle Griego Relatives and Family

Griego grew up in North Denver, near Sloan’s Lake. Even so, she keeps information regarding her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.

Michelle Griego Spouse and Children

Griego tied the knot with her husband. They have three daughters. One of her daughters graduated from St Mary’s College where she double majored in Environmental Science and Spanish. On May 22, 2022, she posted a picture of her daughter and congratulated her for her achievement.

The family enjoys being around longtime friends and family. She has a miniature poodle called Osito. Since she was 4 years old, she has played the flute. Her hobbies include Salsa and cumbia dancing, tough mudder, crossword puzzles, and cross stitching. She enjoys Mexican food, especially hatch and pueblo chiles. She is a die-hard Broncos fan. Griego loves Colorado because of her family, the Denver Broncos, the mountains, and the beauty of the state.

Michelle Griego Education

Michelle attended Colorado State University in 1994 after she completed her high school studies. In 1998, she received a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications. From 2004 to 2006, she joined Metropolitan State University of Denver where she studied Speech Communications and Broadcasting. She covered her first story while in college. At the time, she broadcasted an 8-year-old girl who tried to beat a record by flying across the U.S. However, the plane she was on crashed in Wyoming and killed everyone one board.

Professional Life

Michelle Griego Career

Griego works for KCNC CBS Colorado as a weekday morning anchor at 4:30 a.m. along with Brian Flores. She joined the station in 2021. Her journalism career started when she was 11 years old. At the time, she co-anchored “Two Bits” on KWGN for nearly three years. Thus, she found her calling for a career in journalism.

Griego first worked for CBS News Colorado in 2005 as an online editor and reporter after she graduated college. While there, she learned everything associated with journalism. Eventually, her position was elevated and she started serving the station on the anchor desk. Her favorite live shot is broadcasting breaking news or being knee-high in snow.

In 2012, Griego relocated to the Bay Area and joined KPIX 5 in San Francisco where she worked as a morning anchor. During her time in San Francisco, she broadcasted Super Bowls, mass shootings, and everything in between. Also, she worked as a host of Bay Area Focus. She earned Emmy awards in 2014, 2016, and 2021. Next, she rejoined CBS News Colorado in 2021 after spending 10 years away from the station.

In 2023, the Colorado board of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists chose her as the president. Griego has also done volunteer work like serving on the board of the Latin American Educational Foundation and Adelante Mujer. She is a journalist because she enjoys learning about others and storytelling.

Michelle Griego Net Worth

Griego has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as an anchor.

Michelle Griego Salary

Griego receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000.

Michelle Griego Leaving KPIX/Where Is She Going?

Griego left KPIX CBS5KPIX in July 2021 after working there for 9 years. While there, she worked as a morning news anchor and a host of Bay Area Focus. Next, she joined KCNC CBS Colorado as a weekday morning anchor at 4:30 a.m. along with Brian Flores.

Michelle Griego Social Media

Griego has active social media platforms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. She has a following of over 1K on Facebook, a following of over 1.5K on Instagram, and a following of over 3.0K on Twitter.

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Griego has an active Facebook account that has over a following of 1K on Facebook. On her account, she has pictures of her and her workmates. CLick to view her account.

Michelle Griego KCNC CBS Colorado

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