Denver + Colorado Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
October 5, 2009
Denver’s La Alma Rec Center in jeopardy – This is a call to all old, ex, present and future Denver Westsiders, or anyone whose heart still rings from the Westside’s history and culture. You know who you are.
October 1, 2009
Madres mexicanas logran cambios educativos y viales en la ciudad de Colorado
September 21, 2009
The Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was named winner of the 2009 Region II Large Hispanic Chamber of the Year Award on Thursday during the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s national convention.
As Colorado’s Hispanic population grows in size and clout, so do the diversity and earning power of Hispanic-owned businesses in the state. – Those firms will be on display during the annual convention of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Denver last week.
The president of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce abruptly left the group’s national convention in Denver on Saturday amid reports he was feuding with the board chairman. – Augustine Martinez
September 18, 2009
Hispanic women are surpassing other groups in their ability to start and run businesses, a trend that will only increase, according to experts taking part in Denver at the first Latina Summit of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
September 17, 2009
Anne Trujillo is celebrating 25 years at KMGH-7, Denver’s ABC affiliate. She is also the city’s longest running anchor.
After more than two years of campaigning, planning, and preparing by Denver leaders, the 2009 National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Convention will begin on Thursday.
September 15, 2009
Telenovela captivates Colorado Latinos while getting them in tune with healthcare options – Encrucijada
September 14, 2009
Hispanic Chamber’s earning power grows in Denver
September 8, 2009
National Association of Hispanic Journalists Selects Denver to Host 2010 Multimedia Convention
September 1, 2009
Denver prepares for Hispanic business conference – Denver Business Groups Unite To Host Largest Gathering of Hispanic Business Leaders in America
August 29, 2009
The USHCC Annual Convention is in 2.5 weeks in Denver yet their website still doesn’t have any info on getting media credentials! Why?
August 27, 2009
Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. (LBI Media) announced that morning drive radio program, “El Show de Don Cheto,” has been added to two radio stations: Grupo Uniradio Corp.’s La Invasora XHTY, 99.7 FM (San Diego) and Latino Communications’ Que Bueno KBNO, 1280 AM (Denver).
Anger’s heat may forge Latinos’ future – first statewide gathering of the Colorado Latino Forum
August 26, 2009
Charter school finds welcome mat in Denver – Cesar Chavez Academy
August 21, 2009
Denver Latino groups launch campaign for schools
August 20, 2009
The Colorado Tobacco Education and Prevention Alliance is seeking a bilingual professional to coordinate Colorado’s Latino Statewide Tobacco Prevention and Education Network
August 4, 2009
Mi Casa gives career help to Colorado’s Latinos
August 3, 2009
Chicano Music Festival and Auction in Denver – August 6th-9th
Azteca America Colorado is the Only Denver Hispanic Television Station with Audience Growth Since the DTV Switch
Lafayette’s Latino Advisory Board revived – Group planning ‘Viva la Independencia’ event in September
July 20, 2009
A documentary by a Denver-based film company brings the now-fading raids at Swift & Co. back to the fore, delving into a spectrum of issues surrounding both the raid and the wider subject of immigration reform. – “Swift Justice”
July 16, 2009
Hats off to Denver’s Pam Fochtman and her audiobook company, Lorito Books, which packages Spanish and bilingual children’s books with audiobooks so kids can follow along in either language.
June 25, 2009
Southwest Airlines Named Official Airline of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 30th Annual Convention & Business Expo
June 11, 2009
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony frequently uses his signature jab step to catch the defense off guard. But when Hispanic Business magazine named him to their 100 most influential Hispanics list last year, it was Anthony who was surprised.
June 5, 2009
Five Reasons It’s Great to be a Chicano in Denver
June 4, 2009
$10M boost expected from Hispanic Chamber convention in Denver
June 2, 2009
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce said Monday it will hold its annual national convention in Denver in September. USHCC’s 30th annual National Convention and Business Expo will be held Sept. 16-19 in Denver.
March 10, 2009
Rockies’ Ubaldo Jimenez proving youthful statesman – Pitcher gladly embraces his role as Latinos’ role model
February 1, 2009
City officials are expanding an area for businesses tax incentives to include an area referred to as the heart of Denver’s Latino community.
January 21, 2009
Su Teatro, Denver’s only brown theater company, will be among the 2009 recipients of Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts.
Denver Translation – Affinity Spanish Expands Operations
December 5, 2008
Denver Broncos practice squad has Mexican flavor
December 3, 2008
Is Latino culture putting a low emphasis on education? On Monday, Ernesto Caravantes, author of the controversial book “Clipping Their Own Wings: The Incompatibility Between Latino Culture and American Education,” stopped by the Rocky editorial board, along with former Gov. Richard Lamm, to argue that Hispanic families were putting other cultural considerations ahead of education
November 25, 2008
Nash Finch Co. wanted to boost sales at its two Hispanic-themed Avanza stores in Denver. So last summer the Edina-based grocery wholesaler and retailer decided to lower prices on certain products and then charge customers 10 percent more at the register. ¿Qué? What began as an opaque pricing program to woo local vendors has erupted into a public relations headache for Nash Finch. The company faces two lawsuits in Colorado
November 21, 2008
New Financial Center Opens Doors For Denver’s Low-Income Families – Mas a Ti launch gives communities hope and opportunity in the middle of U.S. financial crisis – NCLR
Denver Police are using a social psychologist to study whether the department is doing everything possible to rid itself of racial and gender bias.
October 29, 2008
Douglas Crichfield has been named president and CEO of Solera National Bancorp and its subsidiary Solera National Bank, company officials said Wednesday.
October 6, 2008
On a day when Hollywood celebrities campaigned for Barack Obama at CSU, Saturday afternoon in Old Town Square was all about Hispanic voter registration and rallying support for the Illinois senator. – Denver
September 24, 2008
State health care providers and physicians will descend on North High School today to educate the Hispanic community about special services for families who have members suffering from traumatic brain injuries. – Denver
September 6, 2008
Camp Obama Colorado – Money & Time actually going to empower Latinos & Hispanics – not just buying ads with $20 million
September 3, 2008
Photo Gallery – Latinos at Democratic Convention
August 29, 2008
DNC Notebook – August 24 – 28 from La Bloga (I enjoyed reading this)
Germán González-Flores has been named news director of El Comercio de Colorado, a bi-monthly publication in Denver.
August 28, 2008
J. Lo, Jessica Alba, Rosario Dawson light up Vinyl – for Voto Latino
While members of the Democratic Party are gathered in the Pepsi Center to support Senator Barack Obama as the party’s nominee in the presidential campaign, Mexicans working just seven miles away, on Federal Boulevard, are living a very different reality.
Michelle Obama rallies Hispanic caucus
Where Minority Is Majority – Denver’s Hispanics Could Prove Crucial On Election Day
August 27, 2008
VivirLatino at the DNC 08 : Riding the Back of the Ghetto Bus in Denver
August 26, 2008
Day 1.5 in Denver – The Unapologetic Mexican
Anti-Immigrant Rally Fizzles As DNC Opens
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Rally Dems In Denver (actually this title is wrong – this was the Democratic Hispanic Caucus a different group)
August 24, 2008
Rosario Dawson, Actress & Activist to speak at the Democratic National Convention Women’s Caucus Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:45 am – 12:00 pm MT
August 23, 2008
There are signs that Obama is making headway with Colorado Hispanic voters, a group that had strongly backed New York Senator Hillary Clinton, Denver Mayor Hickenlooper said.
National Latino Leaders to Stand Together in Denver to Honor Marriage and Family
August 22, 2008
Hispanic & Latino Events at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) – Denver 2008
August 14, 2008
Denver law would take cars of illegal immigrants
August 11, 2008
Ed Lucero, 73, understood the value of hard work – Denver
August 4, 2008
Eight Great Mexican Breakfasts in Denver
July 29, 2008
Unlicensed drivers who can’t prove they are citizens shouldn’t have their cars automatically impounded if they’re stopped for a traffic offense, says the Denver City Council.
July 28, 2008
Fake immigration letter scares illegal immigrants – Denver
July 27, 2008
Construction crews have finished most of the work on the new Rancho Liborio supermarket in Thornton and planners say the store is expected to open by November. – Denver
July 26, 2008
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson helped rally canvassers for Barack Obama in a mostly Hispanic neighborhood in Denver on Saturday.
Republican presidential candidate John McCain praised Hispanic military veterans for their sacrifices on Friday and said they often don’t get the credit they deserve. – Denver
July 24, 2008
Denver radio station KNRV-AM will drop its Spanish-language local news and sports programming July 31 and instead carry a national satellite feed, station officials announced Wednesday.
July 23, 2008
The only news/talk-radio station in the Valley (Arizona) aimed at Latino immigrants is going off the air, the victim of a faltering economy, ongoing crackdowns on undocumented immigrants and a tough market for Spanish talk radio. – Its sister station in Denver, KNRV-AM (1150), signs off this month, too.
July 16, 2008
Denver Hispanic cops to sue department and city
June 24, 2008
In Convention First, 2008 Democratic National Convention to Be Simulcast in Spanish
June 19, 2008
Solera Bank teams with Countrywide
June 11, 2008
Federico Peña (Obama’s National Campaign Co-chair) sees ‘a lot’ of himself in Obama — and a transformative DNC for Denver
June 9, 2008
Denver promise of free college is breaking some hearts – Illegal immigrants graduating from high school find that the 2004 pledge won’t cover out-of-state tuition, and they’re not entitled to Colorado resident prices.
May 19, 2008
Teen Files Lawsuit Against Denver Police Officers – Juan Vasquez
May 13, 2008
More Hispanic Businesses Robbed – Aurora, Colorado
May 8, 2008
Latino officers seek probe by FBI – A white policeman is accused of using excessive force in arresting a Latino teenager last month. – Denver
May 5, 2008
Latino business group purchases La Voz newspaper – Denver
Cinco De Mayo Big Business For Advertisers In Denver – (and elsewhere)
May 1, 2008
Mariachi students, Colorado Symphony Orchestra to team up – Denver
April 29, 2008
Juanes @ Magness Arena – Denver
March 25, 2008
Gunmen target Hispanic eateries (5 of them) – Aurora, Colorado
March 13, 2008
Latin American arms elevating the Rockies
March 9, 2008
Patricia Barela Rivera awarded Hispanic Chamber Lifetime Achievement honors – Denver
February 18, 2008
Aurora has its first Hispanic police commander – Capt. Jack Daluz – Colorado
February 6, 2008
GRIEGO: Latinos in Obama camp put cliches to rest – Denver
January 28, 2008
Gates grant launches Su Teatro – Denver
November 27, 2007
Mexican visitor’s lament: Our best hands are here – (Tina Griego talks with Evangelina Hernández co-editor at El Universal about immigration) – Denver
November 26, 2007
Carmen Carrillo Appointed as Denver Human Services Deputy Manager
Clínica Tepeyac aids Hispanic community – Denver
November 23, 2007
Chicana “token” turns into top TV journalist – Beverly Martinez – Denver
Cut seven times, Glenn Martinez saw Broncos as last hope
November 15, 2007
Aurora Latinos upbeat despite defeats – As Hispanic numbers grow, they aim to push diversity in government after falling short in this month’s elections. – Denver
October 24, 2007
Hispanics are key for defending marriage in the US, says Archbishop Chaput
October 17, 2007
Latino players giving Rockies big boost – Effect felt from leadoff man Taveras to closer Corpas
October 15, 2007
Former Denver mayor Pena pays call on Iowans for Obama
October 8, 2007
Yellow pages for Hispanics was the right call – Interview | Martha Rubi-Byers, founder of Paginas Amarillas de Colorado
Police learn basic Spanish to help interact with community – Aurora, Colorado
October 3, 2007
Hundreds of Parents Expect to Attend Town Hall Meeting on Latino Graduation – Event will explore keys to improving graduation rates for Colorado’s Latino students
September 26, 2007
Denver – Black, Latino hiring rates rise – Police, Fire departments cite procedural changes
September 18, 2007
Solera National Bancorp Completes IPO; Raises Over $22 Million
September 17, 2007
The Denver-based National Hispanic Business Information Clearinghouse has launched a Web site to help minority entrepreneurs start their own businesses
September 13, 2007
5 questions for Denver’s new Mexican Consul General Eduardo Arnal
September 12, 2007
Radio chef sizzles on air – Chef MartÃn Limas – Denver
September 11, 2007
Spanish radio station secures NFL deal – Denver
August 13, 2007
U.S. Born Children Of Illegal Immigrants To Get In-State Tuition – Metropolitan State College in Denver
Latina gathering helps raise funds for safehouse – Denver
August 10, 2007
Did You Know? A total of 21,780 Latinos are estimated to have moved to Denver or were born here from 2000 to 2006, and a third of them – 7,260 – are just 4 and younger
Denver’s Latino growth is kid-driven
August 2, 2007
Rapids Sign Former Mexican National Team Forward Daniel Osorno
Hispanic gathering unites over No Child Left Behind (meeting with U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings in Denver)
July 31, 2007
The Colorado Bar Association (CBA) and the Denver Sturm College of Law will present an eight-week course titled Essential Spanish for the Legal Professional.
July 23, 2007
Patricia Lopez, imaging – Colorado
July 11, 2007
Hispanic leaders seek answers for dismissal of Community College of Denver President Christine Johnson (the first Hispanic woman to head a college in Colorado)
Reaching Hispanic Financial Service Customers Through Culturally Relevant Marketing – Event in Denver
June 24, 2007
Denver Mayor Speaks on Larry Manzanares
June 18, 2007
Transition to America lost in the translation – But Rockies endeavor to ease culture shock – (baseball)
June 5, 2007
Celebra Hispanic Health Festival Stops In Denver; Provides Free Medical Screenings for Hispanics – Saturday, June 9
May 30, 2007
Hispanic boys have lowest grad rate in Denver Public Schools – Only 19 percent in 8th grade in 2001 finished high school
May 24, 2007
Denver ad agency Heinrich sold to new Hispanic owner George Eddy
May 23, 2007
Rose foundation partners with Latino philanthropists – Denver
May 14, 2007
Denver Nuggets: Eduardo Najera On His Way Out?
May 10, 2007
Solera National Bank, set to open July 1, plans to offer a broad range of services to the community. – Denver
May 1, 2007
Immigrants rally in Denver
April 25, 2007
Big debut for Latino Community Foundation – Denver
April 8, 2007
Did You Know? Four out of five of Denver’s 14,000 gang members are Hispanic, according to one estimate from the Gang Rescue and Support Project.
Hispanic leaders tackle growing gang problems – Denver
March 30, 2007
Deanna Lucero Receives Cesar E. Chavez Leadership – Denver
March 26, 2007
Rainy march honors Cesar Chavez – Denver
March 21, 2007
Tortillas Like Mamá’s, but This Is No Bodega – Rancho Liborio in Denver (this looks pretty cool)
Solera Bancorp gets OCC approval – Denver
March 20, 2007
Su Teatro get City revitalization loan – Denver
March 6, 2007
Health Program Targets Latina Women With Diabetes – Denver
February 27, 2007
Local Latino leadership awards announced – Denver
February 12, 2007
Su Teatro: tradition, ambition – Denver
February 8, 2007
New Mexican Beach Offering Heats Up DFW International Airport for Summer Travel Season
Hispanic officers welcome move, but plan to keep the pressure on – Denver
February 6, 2007
‘Fame’ hasn’t spoiled Jesse Borrego – Denver
January 30, 2007
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Selects Denver as Site for 29th Annual National Convention and Business Expo – in 2009
January 28, 2007
Vote would boost Su Teatro vision – Denver
January 24, 2007
Spanish station hitting rare air Top-rated KXPK a first in Denver – Top-rated KXPK a first in Denver. Radio’s Tricolor, the KYGO for Latinos, has captured the most listeners in two vital demographics.
January 10, 2007
Mexican rodeo traces noble lineage of the West
January 2, 2007
Interview: Toti Cadavid (co-founder Xcelente Marketing & Advertising in Denver)
December 20, 2006
Campaign Aims To Empower Hispanic Parents – Denver
December 8, 2006
Departing Mexican consul, Juan Marcos Gutierrez, takes look back – and ahead – Denver
