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.

Top Brass

Isaac B. Martinez becomes first Latino Brigadier General By ANA ROMERO VIGIL The Colorado National Guard promoted La Junta-born Col. Isaac B. Martinez to the rank of Brigadier General on Sept. 13, 2025 after a 25-year career with the Army. He is the first Latino to ever serve in this position. He will be the… Continue reading Top Brass

Colorado Dems Buckle… 

…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… 

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 

Indigenous Peoples Day protestors.

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 

Rick “Spyder” Madril Memorial Run posponed

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Because of a death in the familia By ROBERT CORDOVA The Annual Rick Spyder Madril Motorcycle Run was postponed this year due to the passing of Spyder’s beautiful mother Charlotte. This was a great loss for the family, and we all send our deepest condolences. This year Instead of the motorcycle run, a memorial gathering… Continue reading Rick “Spyder” Madril Memorial Run posponed

Steel City Supershow

Lowrider Show Returns to CSF Events Center Stories and photos By ROBERTO CORDOVA For over a decade, the lowrider scene at the Colorado State Fair Events Center has not hosted a supershow until Event Creator A.J. Vigil and Adam his father, made their dreams become a reality. On Saturday September 27, 2025, the Steel City… Continue reading Steel City Supershow

Dr. Jesus Jaime-Diaz joins the community

Dr. Jesus Jaime-Diaz

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