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Nuclear electric power threat ongoing for Pueblo, Colorado

February 19, 2025
Nuclear-Free Colorado Coalition 2024 Report By Dr. VELMA CAMPBEL Anti-nuclear energy advocates were busy in 2024. The Nuclear-Free and Renewable Energy Justice advocacy focused on the growing influence and push by the nuclear-industrial complex in Colorado beyond Pueblo, as well as the

An orchestra of whistleblowers guarding against tyranny

February 7, 2025
By Magdaleno Rose-Avila 02/01/2025 Over the years, government employees have stepped forward as whistleblowers, exposing truths hidden by their agencies and superiors. These revelations often carried personal risks but were made because the stakes involved the wellbeing of an entire nation. The

Pueblo County Democrats elect new party leadership

February 7, 2025
‘Moving all of Pueblo forward’ By La Cucaracha On Saturday, Feb. 1, the Pueblo County Democratic Party held their inter-party elections, voting in a new slate of party officers and executive board members. The new Pueblo County Democratic Party Chair, Nick Voss,

Jeff Hurd holds swearing-In reenactment

February 7, 2025
 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

Lessons learned in prison

February 6, 2025
Guest Columnist Ricardo Reyes is currently studying science, math and Spanish at Colorado State University. He aspires to complete his university education and become a middle school math teacher. His interests include volunteering for Christian Fellowship, running and boxing.  Where to begin?
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Who are La Cucaracha?

La Cucaracha newspaper began publishing in May 1976. It was started by a group of journalists who first met at the University of Colorado in Boulder in 1971 and went on to cover many of the most important stories of El Movimiento Chicano, including the strikes and boycotts organized by Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and the United Farm Workers Union...

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