Joseph “Eddie” Montour: Sunrise Nov. 6, 1947 — Sunset Aug. 15, 2025 By JUAN ESPINOSA Renaissance man, Joseph “Eddie” Montour, 77, has moved on to the next world. To his community, he was a cultural warrior, leader of the Brown Berets, accomplished orator, artist, war veteran, teacher, counselor, and diplomate who mixed with Nobel Peace… Continue reading Montour walked the walk, talked the talk and left his mark
Author: Juan Espinosa
Work Continues on East Side Community Grocery Store
By ANA ROMERO VIGIL The Eastside Grocery store, a project of RMSER and Pueblo Food Project, released early sketches of the site plan. The site plan was released in August in their on-line newsletter. The planned site is on the old Spann school lots, encompasses land from 10th Street to 12th Street and between York… Continue reading Work Continues on East Side Community Grocery Store
Alma del Movimiento Sigue
By H.R. LLAMAS On July 11, 2025, the nonrofit organization El Movimiento Sigue (EMS), La Cucaracha’s parent company, had their grand opening at their new location The opening Ceremonia featured traditional Mexica dancers, catered food, and was followed by a welcoming reception. Guests then were invited to tour the facility and meet the staff. Showcasing expertly displayed pictures of past events, legendary… Continue reading Alma del Movimiento Sigue
Most influential Chicano in early Colorado history
Compiled by JUAN ESPINOSA As Colorado celebrates 149 years of statehood this month, it is important to remember Casimiro Barela, perhaps the most influential Chicano in the state’s early history. Barela is credited with being one of the principal authors of the Colorado Constitution, more importantly, saw to it that the document was published in… Continue reading Most influential Chicano in early Colorado history
What goes around comes around
Stories from La Cucaracha’s first edition By DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ Nearly 50 years ago, in 1976, La Cucaracha appeared in the Pueblo/Southern Colorado community declaring the new newspaper dedicated to creating an alternative to the existing radio, television, and newspapers in Pueblo. “We feel these established information outlets are not adequately serving all of the… Continue reading What goes around comes around
Why does life keep lifin?
A Poem by By DENISE TORREZ 7/24/25 Why Does Life Keep Lifin? My head and heart are filled with so much Grief, love, anger, hope, anxiety, and dread But I remember what my Mom always said “En el tiempo de Dios” But that’s so hard to swallow I have more yet to do, the world… Continue reading Why does life keep lifin?
Fred Galves running for D60 board
“Teachers have an incredibly difficult job, plus preparing our students for the future,” he said. “As a community, we must begin the discussion of having mental-health-trained social workers in our schools. Teachers should not have to carry the extra burdens of serious mental and disciplinary situations on top of their already complex duties.”
‘TRIBUTE TO REYES P. MARTÍNEZ: DEFENDER OF THE CHICANO PEOPLE’ (1948-1974)
Sen. Juan Carlos Loera de la Rosa Editor’s note: The following translation of remarks were entered in the official record of the Mexican National Senate by Sen. Juan Carlos Loera de la Rosa on April 21, 2025. Loera de la Rosa attended the April 25, 2025 at the University of Colorado Law School in Boulder, Colo. and also… Continue reading ‘TRIBUTE TO REYES P. MARTÍNEZ: DEFENDER OF THE CHICANO PEOPLE’ (1948-1974)
Mistrial declared in Martinez murder trial
BULLETIN By JUAN ESPINOSA PUEBLO — Jurors in the case told Judge Tim O’Shea, “Further deliberation would not be productive.” “The jury is deadlocked,” O’Shea told the court Thursday afternoon before he declared the trial a mistrial. According to several jurors who agreed to talk, the vote was seven for conviction to five for acquittal.… Continue reading Mistrial declared in Martinez murder trial
Martinez murder trial enters second week
David Frank Martinez charged with first-degree murder in death of Elaine Masias By JUAN ESPINOSA The first week of the trial of David Frank Martinez for the murder of Elaine DeLeon Masias ended Friday (July 11, 2015) with a hearing on the defense’s request to use “an alternate suspect defense.” At the conclusion of the… Continue reading Martinez murder trial enters second week