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?
Category: Education
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)
Hecho En Aztlan
Cynthia Ortiz Fuentes I encourage recycling and up-cycling! One of my favorite materials to work with is denim, specifically jeans, shirts,etc. Quilts, bags, pouches, aprons, and patches are some of the ways to recycle those comfy jeans. I am sure everyone has an old pair that are past their prime. Creating feathers from the seams from… Continue reading Hecho En Aztlan
Peltier’s release revitalizes Wounded Knee anniversary
By JUAN ESPINOSA WOUNDED KNEE, S.D. (Feb. 27, 2025) — Members and supporters of the American Indian Movement marked the 52-year anniversary of the liberation of Wounded Knee with a Four-Direction March and a celebration of Leonard Peltier’s release from prison, the honoring of four AIM veterans and a full slate of guest speakers, singing… Continue reading Peltier’s release revitalizes Wounded Knee anniversary
Da Vinci Museum may be coming to Pueblo
By DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ In early February, it was reported that Pueblo would seek to house the North American Leonardo Da Vinci Museum. The story did not say when Tom Rizzo, Director of Artisans of Florence, visited Pueblo but the group did tour the defunct Professional Bull Riders Sports Performance Center, still filled with new… Continue reading Da Vinci Museum may be coming to Pueblo
Nearly 200 take part in Pueblo’s Presidents Day demonstration.
Similar protests have taken place across the nation, including Colorado Springs, Denver By DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ Nearly 200 people, from babes to grannies, marched from Rawlings Library in Pueblo to the Sister Cities Plaza, across from City Hall on Monday to protest the Trump administration and the Trump/Elon coalition to dismantle the government. Protesters shouted… Continue reading Nearly 200 take part in Pueblo’s Presidents Day demonstration.
Mariposa survives budget axe
Center faces $300,000 funding gap By DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ Mariposa Center for Safety was denied funding from Pueblo City Council despite being invited by Mayor Heather Graham to apply, according to Nicole Ferguson, executive director. “Our budget is around two million dollars for all four of our service areas,” she said. “We applied to the… Continue reading Mariposa survives budget axe
Higher-ed students urged to complete FAFSA ASAP
College financial aid still available despite threatened pause in federal grants By DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ Trump’s rescinded pause on federal grants and loans would not have effected college grants and loans, according to PCC’s financial aid office. The White House budget office rescinded the order freezing federal grants on Jan. 29, 2025. “Title IV Pell… Continue reading Higher-ed students urged to complete FAFSA ASAP
Nuclear electric power threat ongoing for Pueblo, Colorado
Nuclear-Free Colorado Coalition 2024 Report By Dr. VELMA CAMPBEL Anti-nuclear energy advocates were busy in 2024. The Nuclear-Free and Renewable Energy Justice advocacy focused on the growing influence and push by the nuclear-industrial complex in Colorado beyond Pueblo, as well as the intersection of legacy nuclear issues with the nuclear-industrial complex and its potential impacts… Continue reading Nuclear electric power threat ongoing for Pueblo, Colorado