…as Shutdown Showdown Continues By J. Castaña Last week was a poor showing from the Democrats, including Colorado Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper. As the shutdown of the federal government stretches on and Congress Democrats and Republicans showdown over spending bills, at least one of the “must-pass” measures blew through with surprising ease: the National Defense… Continue reading Colorado Dems Buckle…
Category: History
Ice Age
What’s going on between Pueblo Airport and Ice? By J. Castaña Thankfully the answer is ‘not much yet’—but that might change. Last month, the City of Pueblo’s Director of Aviation Greg Pedroza emailed to the city administration of Walsenburg. He asked about contact information for Immigrations and Custom Enforcement (ICE), apparently hoping to set up… Continue reading Ice Age
CULTURES CLASH
By JUAN ESPINOSA PUEBLO — Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day celebrations clashed again this year at the foot of a statue honoring the founder of colonialism. For the past 33 years, elements of the Italian community and the Chicano/Indigenous people have squared off behind police barricades exchanging insults and in the most recent years trying… Continue reading CULTURES CLASH
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
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
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
Mariachi Mural dedication postponed Sat., Aug. 30
New date for dedication will be posted here Renown Denver artist Diego Florez-Arroyo began painting “El Mariachi Mural” on Aug. 19 and plans to have it finished by Aug. 30 in time for planned dedication ceremonies. Diego is a native of Denver where he was grew up on the Northside. Hi’s family is originally from… Continue reading Mariachi Mural dedication postponed Sat., Aug. 30
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