Guest Columnist Ricardo Reyes is currently studying science, math and Spanish at Colorado State University. He aspires to complete his university education and become a middle school math teacher. His interests include volunteering for Christian Fellowship, running and boxing. Where to begin? I can take so many avenues when it comes to correctional systems and… Continue reading Lessons learned in prison
Month: February 2025
Chicano culture underrepresented in Colorado Book Awards
By DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ The Colorado Humanities is getting ready for judges to review hundreds of Colorado Books, written in 2024, in 14 categories for the awards. However, how many books will represent the Chicano culture? The Director of the Humanities Center for the Book Josephine Jones said, “We know how important it is to… Continue reading Chicano culture underrepresented in Colorado Book Awards
Pablo Mora, editor extraordinaire, dies at 74
A death in La Cucaracha family Funeral Mass 10 am Saturday, February 8, 2025 St. Francis Xavier Church, Pueblo CO By JUAN ESPINOSA Pablo Mora, one of the founders of La Cucaracha newspaper, died Jan. 31 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. He turned 74 four days before his death. Mora was a career journalist… Continue reading Pablo Mora, editor extraordinaire, dies at 74