PLAZA VERDE PARK, NOV. 2, 2024 At the beginning of November, Chicanx families come together to welcome ancestors back home for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Dia de los Muertos originates from Aztec culture and has survived despite colonization and religious conquerers. Historically, Dia de los Muertos was once a month-long celebration,… Continue reading Dia De Los Muertos
Month: October 2024
Veteran Larry Alvarado dead at 77
By JUAN ESPINOSA Though he was many things in his life, Larry Alvarado, 77, will be remembered as the consummate veteran and champion of civil rights. Alvarado died Oct. 5 at his home after a more than five decades-long battle against Agent Orange. He was born in Pueblo on Feb. 27, 1947. In a feature… Continue reading Veteran Larry Alvarado dead at 77
Prison Diaries: RICARDO ROMERO
By Dr. Priscilla Falcón Book Review By Deborah Martinez Martinez The late Ricardo Romero, well-known Chicano activist, was imprisoned because he refused to testify before a federal grand jury and was subsequently sentenced to three years in Federal prison for criminal contempt. Prison Diaries: Ricardo Romero includes two interviews that capture Romero’s commitment to internationalism and his… Continue reading Prison Diaries: RICARDO ROMERO
Indigenous spirit of protests disrupts Columbus celebration
Chants of ‘Take it down!’ Vs. John Phillips Sousa By JUAN ESPINOSA The Indigenous spirit of Turtle Island visited Pueblo’s Mesa Junction on what was formerly known as Columbus Day this month. The spirit came in the form of a peaceful demonstration that disrupted a formal tribute to Columbus that has continued despite Columbus Day… Continue reading Indigenous spirit of protests disrupts Columbus celebration
Mayor’s office proposes to cut up to 100% of public funding from Pueblo nonprofits
Sangre de Cristo Arts Center funds cut to zero in proposed budget.
Pueblo City Council Narrowly Kills Proposed Anti-Abortion Ordinance
By Devin Flores In the October 15 session of the Pueblo City Council, the subject of the proposed Item N-18 — an ordinance which would limit the operation of abortion providers in the City of Pueblo—was the most significant topic of the night. The room was packed, with almost every seat being filled. The crowd… Continue reading Pueblo City Council Narrowly Kills Proposed Anti-Abortion Ordinance
Puebloans prefer wind & solar, battery storage over nuclear & gas
New Survey Results Announced Pueblo, CO — A recent survey conducted among Pueblo County voters reveals overwhelming support for wind, solar and utility scale battery storage as replacements for the Comanche 3 coal fired power plant Mothers Out Front announced recently. The poll comes days before Xcel Energy’s anticipated Just Transition Plan filing with the Colorado Public… Continue reading Puebloans prefer wind & solar, battery storage over nuclear & gas
Supporters, protesters turn out for reproductive freedoms event
STORY & PHOTOS BY DEVIN FLORES The Harris/Walz campaign’s “Fighting for Reproductive Freedoms” bus, which is currently performing a cross-country tour, made a stop in at the Pueblo Union Depot on October 7, 2024, to campaign for Democratic candidates in local, state, and federal elections. The event drew a significant crowd of both Pro-Choice supporters… Continue reading Supporters, protesters turn out for reproductive freedoms event
Judge releases Pueblo man jailed on Municipal Court charges since January
Petition alleges 575-day sentence is unconstitutional By JUAN ESPINOSA A Pueblo man, who alleges he has been illegally held in Pueblo County Jail since January, was granted a zero-dollar personal recognizance bond by a district court judge on Friday, Oct. 4. Two hours later, Dean L. Lopez, 55, walked out of the Pueblo detention center… Continue reading Judge releases Pueblo man jailed on Municipal Court charges since January