May 2024 - Page 2

Heraldo Acosta

Heraldo Acosta, 80

Pueblo scholar and historian Heraldo Acosta, 80, passed away March 21. There were no services. Acosta will be remembered as the man responsible for retrieving the historic Mexican street names in Mesa Junction area. Through an educational campaign, Acosta convinced the Pueblo
May 1, 2024
A green, white, and red custom lowrider parked at the car show with its doors open

Cinco Car Show popular with crowd

For the third time in the past 7 years, a car show will be held alongside the traditional Cinco de Mayo event at Bessemer “Ray Aguilera” Park. Many of the cars are Lowriders, but there are also viclas (motorcycles), paleta carts, and
May 1, 2024

The Good work of Rita J Martinez ongoing

Local grassroots social justice activist, the late Rita J. Martinez, left a legacy of humanitarian efforts to uplift our community. Luckily, she also planted and cultivated seeds in many people, organizations, and efforts that are now blooming. She passed on several batons
May 1, 2024
Example Chicana/o Power! License Plate

Chicano/a license plate on Gov. Polis’ desk

Get your motor running. The Chicano/a license plate just cleared the Colorado State Senate on a bipartisan vote of 26-9, with three Republicans crossing the aisle. Next stop, Gov. Jared Polis’ desk. Supporters of the legislation hope the governor will come to
May 1, 2024