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
Category: 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?
‘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)
Mariachi mural on levee OK’d
Arkansas River Conservancy Board approves mural featuring Isaiah Vialpando By DEVIN FLORES On Wednesday, April 23, the Arkansas River Conservancy Board had their regular monthly meeting. As the final approving board for the Pueblo Levee Mural Project, they discussed and ultimately approved unanimously a mural dedicated to the historic importance of mariachi in Southern Colorado.… Continue reading Mariachi mural on levee OK’d
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
Jeff Hurd holds swearing-In reenactment
Announces committee membership to ‘Oversee Indians’ By La Cucaracha On Saturday, Feb. 1, House Representative Jeff Hurd held a duplicate “swearing-in” ceremony in Pueblo where he spoke to some of his constituents as well as some local politicians. Republican Jeff Hurd was elected to represent Colorado’s third Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives,… Continue reading Jeff Hurd holds swearing-In reenactment