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)
Mistrial declared in Martinez murder trial
BULLETIN By JUAN ESPINOSA PUEBLO — Jurors in the case told Judge Tim O’Shea, “Further deliberation would not be productive.” “The jury is deadlocked,” O’Shea told the court Thursday afternoon before he declared the trial a mistrial. According to several jurors who agreed to talk, the vote was seven for conviction to five for acquittal.… Continue reading Mistrial declared in Martinez murder trial
Martinez murder trial enters second week
David Frank Martinez charged with first-degree murder in death of Elaine Masias By JUAN ESPINOSA The first week of the trial of David Frank Martinez for the murder of Elaine DeLeon Masias ended Friday (July 11, 2015) with a hearing on the defense’s request to use “an alternate suspect defense.” At the conclusion of the… Continue reading Martinez murder trial enters second week
Pueblo organizations give participants a voice
P.M.GRAN.TE in partnership with El Movimiento Sigue and the Transforming Justice Project is entering its third year providing events and resources focusing on community-based wellness and mutual aid for People of Marginalized Genders locally in Pueblo, CO. We offer an ongoing free resource closet stocked with women’s clothing, hygiene items, sexual/reproductive health supplies, and advocacy… Continue reading Pueblo organizations give participants a voice
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
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
Letter to Editor
Democratic Party calls for end to taxpayer funding of Sheriff Lucero’s anti-union lawsuit By Monica Hughes, Communications Director Pueblo — The Pueblo Democratic Party is deeply concerned about the continued misuse of public funds to support Sheriff David Lucero’s lawsuit against International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) Local 837. Pueblo County is home to strong… Continue reading Letter to Editor
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.
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.