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.

‘TRIBUTE TO REYES P. MARTÍNEZ: DEFENDER OF THE CHICANO PEOPLE’ (1948-1974) 

Photo captions from left to right: Reyes' childhood portrait (circa 1952, courtesy of Archivos Familia Martínez); Reyes' 1966 high school graduation portrait (courtesy of Archivos Familia Martínez); Reyes with his parents, Esquipula "Pauline" López Martínez and José Hilario Martínez, at a 1969 wedding (courtesy of Archivos Familia Martínez); Drawing copyrighted by Rogelio Briones published in May 2024 as part of Retońos de Resistencia in observance of the 50th anniversary of the May 1974 Boulder Explosions.

 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) 

Hecho En Aztlan

 Cynthia Ortiz Fuentes   I encourage recycling and up-cycling!  One of my favorite materials to work with is denim, specifically jeans, shirts,etc.  Quilts, bags, pouches, aprons, and patches are some of the ways to recycle those comfy jeans.  I am sure everyone has an old pair that are past their prime.  Creating feathers from the seams from… Continue reading Hecho En Aztlan

Mariachi mural on levee OK’d

Artist rendering of Pueblo Mariachis to be painted on the Arkansas River Levee.

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.

Bree Rodriguez Guerrero was one of several speakers at Monday's demonstration. Photos by Velia Rincon

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

How to get your Chicana/o License Plate

Easy as 1, 2, 3 Step 1: Make Your DonationTo start the process, please make a one-time $50 donation to El Movimiento Sigue. You can do it online at coloradochicanolicenseplate.org or contact us via email to arrange an in-person donation. Step 2. Receive Your PINAfter vour donation is confirmed, vou will receive a 5-Digit certificate… Continue reading How to get your Chicana/o License Plate

Jeff Hurd holds swearing-In reenactment

Third Congressional District Rep. Jeff Herd re-enacts swearing-in ceremony in Pueblo.

 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