For Coloradans with Latin American roots, the holidays aren’t over yet
“It’s all about community, love, humility,” says a Denver local who carries on the tradition of celebrating El Día de Reyes Magos or Three Kings Day
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Colorado’s investment in equitable outdoor access may soon get a boost
Colorado advocates and state lawmakers hope to increase support for the state’s Outdoor Equity Grants.
What immigrants need to know about their rights ahead of promised mass deportations
From “Know Your Rights” trainings to “Family Preparedness Packets,” Colorado immigrant rights groups are educating communities on how to protect themselves
As Latinas face ongoing pay gap, a growing support network encourages entrepreneurship
“It’s about empowerment. It’s about community wealth building. And now I see it as a limitless potential,” says entrepreneur Dr. Violeta Garcia
Are Venezuelan gangs bringing new violence to Colorado? History shows gang problem is homegrown, experts say
“Gangs are as American as apple pie,” said a criminologist who has studied Denver’s gangs and law enforcement’s responses to their crimes.
Environmental groups’ lawsuit argues Colorado is letting air polluters ‘pay to play’
“We will challenge the state when they fail to protect communities,” says one of the environmental advocates suing the state.
Air monitoring study finds ‘elevated radioactivity’ near Suncor oil refinery in Commerce City
“This is our community, and if anything needs to change, we need to make it happen,” said the community group that funded this first-of-its-kind study
A secret operation brought Cuban children to the United States. Some stayed in Colorado.
“I didn’t realize I was going to have to come alone,” says one of the refugees who waited years to reunite with her mother and start a new life in Denver.
Angelika Albaladejo 