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Sheriff’s legal fight with union costing taxpayers $45K, so far

On a 2-1 vote, Pueblo County Commissioners approved Sheriff Lucero’s latest request By DEVIN FLORES On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Pueblo County Commissioners approved a $20 thousand extension of funds to retain a third-party private attorney to represent Sheriff Dave Lucero in

March 3, 2025

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PAACO dinner/dance offers education, entertainment

Featuring keynote Dr. Darlene Sampson and Comedian Shed G Dr. Darlene Sampson, a Denver-based consultant on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, is the keynote speaker for PAACO’s annual Stars and Lights dinner and dance from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Feb. 1

January 16, 2025

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Native American Authors

By Deborah Martinez Martinez As Native American Heritage Month winds down for 2024, there are many outstanding authors to read. Among them are Pulitzer Prize winning N. Scott Momaday (Kiowa), James Welch (Blackfeet and A’aninin), Janet Campbell Hale (Coeur d’Alene, Kootenay, and

November 24, 2024

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Know what’s up? Tell the Cuc

We want to hear your story ideas, news tips and feedback La Cucaracha News is looking for eyes and ears in the Pueblo community to help us report local news. We want to report untold stories about what public officials are doing

November 24, 2024

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My two cents…

Editor’s Note: This essay was written the day the results of the most recent national election were known. It was originally posted on FaceBook by the author and shared with La Cucaracha. Full disclosure — Neva Quintana is the daughter of La

November 16, 2024

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SPMDTU – Celebrating 125 years

Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos By Deborah Martinez Martinez The newly renovated SPMDTU hall in Antonito opened its doors to host the 84th convention on Sept. 13, 2024. According to President Ralph Maestas. SPMDTU (Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos, Mutual

November 16, 2024

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Come and celebrate new Chicano license plate

Saturday, Nov. 20, Plaza Verde Park, Pueblo, CO Noon to 4 p.m.

November 15, 2024

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Mayor’s office proposes to cut up to 100% of public funding from Pueblo nonprofits

Sangre de Cristo Arts Center funds cut to zero in proposed budget.

October 22, 2024

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Supporters, protesters turn out for reproductive freedoms event

STORY & PHOTOS BY DEVIN FLORES The Harris/Walz campaign’s “Fighting for Reproductive Freedoms” bus, which is currently performing a cross-country tour, made a stop in at the Pueblo Union Depot on October 7, 2024, to campaign for Democratic candidates in local, state,

October 8, 2024

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Quinto Sol to fill void during Lucero Library renovation

El Centro Del Quinto Sol, located at 609 E 6th St. Pueblo and the Pueblo City-County Library District have partnered together during the renovations of the Patrick A. Lucero Branch Library to offer a temporary library location at El Centro del Quinto Sol

September 3, 2024

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Somos Agua honors the Water Protectors through silk murals

Book Review By Deborah Martinez Martinez Somos Agua is a treasure for everyone who is or wants to be a Water Protector. Author and artist Belinda Garcia, aka Manuko G. Garcia, began as a tribute to the Water Protectors at Sanding Rock,

June 27, 2024

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Sheriff’s legal fight with union costing taxpayers $45K, so far

PAACO dinner/dance offers education, entertainment

Native American Authors

Know what’s up? Tell the Cuc

My two cents…

SPMDTU – Celebrating 125 years

Come and celebrate new Chicano license plate

Mayor’s office proposes to cut up to 100% of public funding from Pueblo nonprofits

Supporters, protesters turn out for reproductive freedoms event

Quinto Sol to fill void during Lucero Library renovation

Somos Agua honors the Water Protectors through silk murals

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