CSUP’s Chicano Studies program acquires tenured tract professor By DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ What does a migrant kid from rural Northeastern Oregon have in common with Pueblo? New CSUP Chicano Studies Assistant Professor Dr. Jesus Jaime-Diaz, that’s what! Fall began a new life in a new state for Dr. Chuey, as he is called, when he… Continue reading Dr. Jesus Jaime-Diaz joins the community
Category: Education
Grief is a powerful motivator
By JUAN ESPINOSA When Isaiah Vialpando was shot and killed in a senseless shooting 10 years ago this month, two decades of hopes and dreams of his parents, extended family, and high school sweetheart died with him. In his 20 years of life, Isaiah had already shown his potential for excellence. He was a high… Continue reading Grief is a powerful motivator
A Place for Boys and Girls of Pueblo
BY DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ Over 2,100 Pueblo children and teens receive services from the nine Clubhouses and three extension sites at Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County. Some parents use the clubs as out-of-school-time care and some embrace the opportunity for their kids to be active and engaged, according to Angela Giron, President/CEO. Six… Continue reading A Place for Boys and Girls of Pueblo
Marcha por Montour
Plaza Verde Park to Quinto Sol march honored Eddie Montour By VICENTE MARTÍNEZ ORTEGA Over a 100 people gathered for the first annual Joseph “Eddie” Montour March at Plaza Verde Park on the Lower Eastside of Pueblo on Sept. 6, 2025. Montour passed away on August 15 in a Denver hospital. Hundreds attended his funeral a… Continue reading Marcha por Montour
TAVA CITY’S EL MARAICHI VICLA RUN — SEPT. 6
Colorado Springs is the destination for hundreds of motorcyclists By LA CUCARACHA TAVA CITY — The stunning natural scenery, especially Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, is the backdrop for the third annual El Mariachi Vicla Run scheduled to take place Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. This year’s El Mariachi Vicla Run begins at 8:00… Continue reading TAVA CITY’S EL MARAICHI VICLA RUN — SEPT. 6
Book Banning = Erasure of history
By DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ, PhD Thinking of book burning brings the picture of Nazi Germany in the 1930s but one could be visualizing the burning of Bless Me, Ultima in 1981, New Mexico, or Colorado in 2010. Or, according to Charlene Garcia Simms, retired Pueblo librarian, book burning started on this continent with the Spanish… Continue reading Book Banning = Erasure of history
Montour walked the walk, talked the talk and left his mark
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
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