By DEVIN FLORES Before the opening of the Nov. 25 meeting of the Pueblo City Council, more than 70 Puebloans turned out in front of City Hall to protest the controversial proposed budget, which was to be voted on by the City Council that night. Despite this turnout, the budget ultimately passed 4 to 2,… Continue reading Pueblo City Council Passes Funds-Slashing Budget Despite Nonprofit Protests
Month: November 2024
Christmas Extravaganza at Columbian and Minnequa
By Deborah Martinez Martinez The Bessemer Christmas Extravaganza for Columbian and Minnequa Elementary Schools will continue this year thanks to the supporters of the Ray Aguilera Pueblo Poverty Foundation, according to Andrea Aguilera-Hansen, Ray’s daughter. Although former City Councilman Ray Aguilera passed in 2021, his Poverty Foundation continued with help from Abigail Spillman, School District… Continue reading Christmas Extravaganza at Columbian and Minnequa
Native American Authors
By Deborah Martinez Martinez As Native American Heritage Month winds down for 2024, there are many outstanding authors to read. Among them are Pulitzer Prize winning N. Scott Momaday (Kiowa), James Welch (Blackfeet and A’aninin), Janet Campbell Hale (Coeur d’Alene, Kootenay, and Cree), Leslie Marmon Silko (Laguna Pueblo), Joseph Bruchac (Abenaki), Vine Deloria Jr. (Standing… Continue reading Native American Authors
Know what’s up? Tell the Cuc
We want to hear your story ideas, news tips and feedback La Cucaracha News is looking for eyes and ears in the Pueblo community to help us report local news. We want to report untold stories about what public officials are doing with our tax money in city and county governments, the school districts, other… Continue reading Know what’s up? Tell the Cuc
My two cents…
Editor’s Note: This essay was written the day the results of the most recent national election were known. It was originally posted on FaceBook by the author and shared with La Cucaracha. Full disclosure — Neva Quintana is the daughter of La Cucaracha Editor Juan Espinosa and his wife Deborah. She was born into La… Continue reading My two cents…
SPMDTU – Celebrating 125 years
Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos By Deborah Martinez Martinez The newly renovated SPMDTU hall in Antonito opened its doors to host the 84th convention on Sept. 13, 2024. According to President Ralph Maestas. SPMDTU (Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos, Mutual Protective Society of Workers United), is in its 125th year of operation. The… Continue reading SPMDTU – Celebrating 125 years
Come and celebrate new Chicano license plate
Saturday, Nov. 20, Plaza Verde Park, Pueblo, CO Noon to 4 p.m.
Milagro Beanfield War – The Play
Nichols’ classic novel performed by novice teen actors The last performance of “Milagro Beanfield War – The Play” based on the best-selling novel by late John Nichols, was presented at Pueblo Community College’s Hoag Theater on Oct. 3 of this year. The stage production was written and acted in by youths ranging in age from… Continue reading Milagro Beanfield War – The Play
Chicano Pride Ride Arizona to benefit homeless
By Roberto Cordova PHOENIX — In its fourth year, Chicano Pride Ride Arizona is getting ready to roll on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to organizer Debbie Ortega. “This is a poker run, with food, entertainment, vendors, and special guest the Cali Girl Riders,” she said. “All proceeds go towards… Continue reading Chicano Pride Ride Arizona to benefit homeless
Judge voids Pueblo Municipal Court convictions for contempt
Three petitioners jailed illegally, released By Juan Espinosa Pueblo Municipal Court is not exempt from complying with state law, District Court Judge Michelle Chostner ruled on Friday (Nov. 1) in a case involving three people sentenced to long sentences for contempt of court. Through a petition to the court filed by the American Civil Liberties… Continue reading Judge voids Pueblo Municipal Court convictions for contempt