People v. David F. Martinez By JUAN ESPINOSA The retrial of David Frank Martinez for the June 28, 2024, murder of Elaine DeLeon Munoz Masias began Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Pueblo District Court with opening arguments from prosecution and defense lawyers. Martinez’s first trial in July of this year ended with the jury deadlocked 7-5… Continue reading Retrial of suspect in 2024 Veterans Tavern murder begins
Category: Civics
It is important to know what your local city government, county commission, school boards, police and sheriff departments and all publicly funded entities are doing. With the demise of smaller local newspapers, much of the information the public is entitled to see goes unreported. We strive to fill the gap, by our reporting, to keep our community informed. As the adage says, “Think global, act local.”
Dr. Jesus Jaime-Diaz joins the community
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
When the collateral damage is your Mom
By JASON MUNOZ-DeLEON Losing my mother to an apparent stray bullet was easily the worst thing I’ve ever experienced. I hear someone say something like… “Now this is just one of these all-too-common tragedies that our society writes off as another tick on the collateral damage counter.” I simply can’t discount this tragedy because it… Continue reading When the collateral damage is your Mom
City of Pueblo to Have Six Ballot Measures Included in November 2025 Election
The following ballot measures and approved language will appear on the ballot for the Nov. 4, 2025, election. They can also be found online at https://www.pueblo.us/131/Elections “Ballot Question 2025.” QUESTION NO. 2A – CITY OF PUEBLO SALES AND USE TAX INCREASE FOR THE GENERAL FUND SHALL THE CITY OF PUEBLO SALES AND USE TAX BE INCREASED… Continue reading City of Pueblo to Have Six Ballot Measures Included in November 2025 Election
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