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 at Colorado State University Pueblo’s Occhiato Ballroom. Dr. Sampson, a proud graduate of… Continue reading PAACO dinner/dance offers education, entertainment
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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 Cree), Leslie Marmon Silko (Laguna Pueblo), Joseph Bruchac (Abenaki), Vine Deloria Jr. (Standing… Continue reading Native American Authors
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 with our tax money in city and county governments, the school districts, other… Continue reading Know what’s up? Tell the Cuc
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 Cucaracha Editor Juan Espinosa and his wife Deborah. She was born into La… Continue reading My two cents…
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 Protective Society of Workers United), is in its 125th year of operation. The… Continue reading SPMDTU – Celebrating 125 years
Come and celebrate new Chicano license plate
Saturday, Nov. 20, Plaza Verde Park, Pueblo, CO Noon to 4 p.m.
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.
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, and federal elections. The event drew a significant crowd of both Pro-Choice supporters… Continue reading Supporters, protesters turn out for reproductive freedoms event
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 Community Recreational Center. “Lucero Library is an anchor institution on the east side… Continue reading Quinto Sol to fill void during Lucero Library renovation
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, ND. In whole, the honoring included paintings on silk executed by several Colorado… Continue reading Somos Agua honors the Water Protectors through silk murals