Category: Culture

Sharing and celebrating the Chicano culture has been a priority since the first issues of La Cucaracha until today. We regularly feature artists of all genres including muralists, painters, musicians, dancers, photographers, and cartoonists. History is another focal point. Through the lens of history, we help define and preserve our culture. One feature that has endured the decades is “Hecho en Aztlán,” an arts and crafts column written and illustrated by Cynthia Fuentes.

Pueblo lawyer Garibay, dies in car accident

By JUAN ESPINOSA Family and friends of retired lawyer Guillermo Garibay, 75, were shocked Jan. 10 to learn of his sudden death in a traffic accident in Colorado Springs. His wife, Christina, survived the crash, and was hospitalized with unknown injuries. Little is known about the fatal accident, but the word about Garibay’s death spread… Continue reading Pueblo lawyer Garibay, dies in car accident

Adíos, Roberto Mondragón

1940 – 2026 Compiled By JUAN ESPINOSA Roberto Mondragòn, 85, a former New Mexico Lieutenant Governor, musician, politician, political activists and preservationist of the state’s resources and cultural traditions died this week. “I’m deeply saddened today by the passing of Roberto Mondragón, a legendary leader in the cultural and political life of New Mexico over… Continue reading Adíos, Roberto Mondragón

Artists Spotlight

 Faces Behind the Plate An Artist Spotlight with Anthony Garcia Sr., (@Birdseedcollective, exploring the meaning, journey, and cultural power behind Colorado’s Chicana/o License Plate. By CHELA LUJAN What personal experiences or cultural influences inspired your designs for the Chicana/o/x license plates? Growing up in a predominantly Latino community instilled in me a deep sense of… Continue reading Artists Spotlight

Immigrant Rights Activist Vizguerra released

Jeanette Vizguerra as she appeared at El Cinco de Mayo in Pueblo in 2024.

Vows to keep fighting for her rights and for others Longtime immigrant rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra was released Monday from an ICE jail after nearly 10 months in a Colorado detention center.  Vizguerra, 54, an immigrant woman who became a national symbol of resistance to forced deportation during President Trump’s first term was arrested by… Continue reading Immigrant Rights Activist Vizguerra released

MIS CRISMES

• Featured in this section is a story by Natasha Gutierrez about old Christmas traditions in Mexico, the San Luis Valley and Pueblo and the need to continue them. • Jingle and Mingle — A new Christmas tradition where children receive treats and meet Santa Claus. • Photos of Holiday activities in and around Pueblo… Continue reading MIS CRISMES

Life, after life without parole

By JUAN ESPINOSA They say, we learn from our mistakes. David Carrillo, 51, wants the young men and women he encounters to learn from his mistakes. As a 19-year-old gang leader, Carrillo was convicted of first degree murder of a young man in 1993 who was a member of a rival gang. He was sentenced… Continue reading Life, after life without parole

Headstart

Still a revolutionary social program By DEBORAH MARTINEZ MARTINEZ Pueblo Headstart program is moving forward with a recently-opened center in Walsenburg at 100 W. Spruce with the help of the new fiscal collaborator Chicanos por la Causa. The previous Headstart programs were run by Rocky Mountain SER, and the changeover happened two years ago. Pueblo… Continue reading Headstart

48th Toy Run

Despite cold, snow, the run is on By ROBERT CORDOVA  “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night” will keep the Pueblo Bikers United from riding in their annual Toy Run. On Saturday Dec. 6, the 48th Annual Toy Run event will start from South High School’s parking lot with kick stands up… Continue reading 48th Toy Run