People + Arizona Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 12, 2009
Frank M. Pesqueira, who owned the Grande Tortilla Factory for more than 60 years, died Nov. 9 a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 99. – Tucson
November 11, 2009
Carlos Vélez-Ibáñez and Paul Espinosa, professors in ASU’s Department of Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, are recipients of awards from the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education. The awards recognize energy, expertise and remarkable contributions to the Hispanic community.
November 2, 2009
Long-time civic leader Joe E. Gonzales dies at 88 – in the late 1940s worked for U.S. Senator Carl Hayden of Arizona, died in Tucson last month from heart complications.
FBI investigating Joe Arpaio for using deputies to intimidate critics
October 28, 2009
Phoenix City Council members on Monday named David Cavazos the next city manage
October 14, 2009
Luis Barajas and his wife Mary pose proudly Monday morning with the Most Influential Hispanic of 2009 award – Yuma
Martin Quezada, a graduate from ASU’s College of Law, is running for Arizona State House Representative in the 2010 election.
October 7, 2009
An Arizona sheriff known for aggressively cracking down on illegal immigration has been stripped of some of his special power to enforce federal immigration law, and he claims the Obama administration is taking away his authority for political reasons. – Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio
October 6, 2009
“Toughest Sheriff in America” Stripped of ICE Agent Status – According to a statement released by MCSO, the new 287(g) agreement has “stripped Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s deputies of their ICE agent status to act as federal immigration authorities.”
August 21, 2009
ACLU sues Arpaio in immigration raid – The suit says Julian Mora is a legal U.S. resident and his 19-year-old son Julio is a citizen. Nevertheless, they were handcuffed for more than three hours as deputies questioned dozens of workers.
July 13, 2009
If Sheriff Arpaio doesn’t racially profile Latinos, why are the majority of his inmates legal Hispanic residents?
June 23, 2009
‘Three-Ring Circus’ Of Immigrant-Bashing in Mesa, Ariz. May Have Hastened New SFPD Chief George Gascon’s Departure
June 6, 2009
Armando Contreras named president and CEO of Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
March 13, 2009
The Department of Justice notified Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Tuesday that it had opened an investigation into him for “alleged” patterns of discrimination because of national origin, among other things.
January 21, 2009
Arizona’s only Latino governor reflects on career – Raul H. Castro
December 23, 2008
Sheriff Arpaio Gets His Own TV Show And An Online Revolt Ensues
December 2, 2008
Undocumented workers and employers in Arizona are finding ways to circumvent the state’s employer-sanctions law by turning to the underground, or cash, economy.
Speculation on whether Democratic Congressman Raúl Grijalva will be tapped by President-elect Barack Obama to head the U.S. Interior Department has fueled yet more speculation about who might want his job in Congress, should it come open.
November 25, 2008
University of Arizona Hispanic Alumni Host Scholarship Benefit – Dorothy Finley former CEO of Finley Distribution and Macario Saldate IV director of the UA Guadalajara Summer School will be honored at the semi-formal dinner and dance event.
November 18, 2008
Gov. Janet Napolitano has tapped Brig. Gen. Hugo E. Salazar as the next adjutant general of the Arizona National Guard, making him the first Hispanic to hold the state’s top military post.
October 7, 2008
Mirna Pineda and Mariela Gómez de Ell, former Telemundo anchors in Phoenix will be peforming in a local theater
September 29, 2008
Challenges to a Sheriff, Both Popular and Reviled – Joe Arpaio
September 22, 2008
Daniel Martin Diaz will have a solo exhibition, titled “Anatomy of Sorrow,” at the Arizona State Museum.
September 17, 2008
Joe Arpaio’s Prisoners Spend “Millions” on Canteen Purchases: So, Um, Where’s the Dough, Joe?
September 16, 2008
Guatemalan Artist Exhibition a Gateway to Study Abroad – The University of Arizona Center for Latin American Studies hosts Mayan artist Carlos Chavez.
September 15, 2008
Commerce Bank of Arizona Vice President to Receive LULAC Community Service Award
September 11, 2008
Councilman Ben Arredondo receives leadership honor – Arizona
September 8, 2008
On Friday, more than 2,000 people gathered in Phoenix to honor 11 Arizona Hispanics for inspiring leadership in their community. – Valle del Sol awards
September 5, 2008
Sergio Avila, who back in July proposed to his girlfriend on live television, has joined the KGUN-9 news team as a general assignment reporter. – Tucson
July 27, 2008
“On the Border with Al Garza,” which first aired July 14, is hosted by Garza, who is perhaps best known for his role as national executive director of the border watch group Minuteman Civil Defense Corps. – Cochise County, Arizona
July 21, 2008
Mexican files $75K claim against Gilbert police – Arizona
July 18, 2008
Sheriff Arpaio Sued Over Racial Profiling Of Latinos In Maricopa County
July 15, 2008
Arpaio launches another sweep in Mesa
Hispanic candidate criticized for name change – John (Juan) Vazquez Valdez – Phoenix
June 22, 2008
Sheriff Joe Arpaio book signing draws supporters, protesters – Arizona
June 19, 2008
Lawman’s raids on immigrants spark fury in Phoenix – Sheriff Joe Arpaio
May 29, 2008
Border rights activist leaving Tucson for new post – Rick Ufford-Chase, founder of BorderLinks
Activist raises awareness on illegal immigration – Annie Loyd in Arizona
May 13, 2008
Human smuggler who caused deaths of 10 immigrants in Arizona crash gets life in prison
Former laborer now runs the company – RBG Construction owner took ’scary’ leap 12 years ago, rewarded with multimillion-dollar enterprise, big projects – Ray Gonzales Sr. in Arizona
April 22, 2008
Salazar stamp fête to be at Thursday at the University of Arizona
April 21, 2008
Hispanic lawmakers join call for Arpaio investigation
Tony Peña to pitch Qwest at area cultural events – Arizona
April 15, 2008
A documentary about former Arizona Gov. Raul H. Castro has been prepared by the University of Arizona Center for Latin American Studies
March 10, 2008
NPR: ‘America’s Toughest Sheriff’ Takes on Immigration – Joe Arpaio in Arizona
March 5, 2008
Tony Reyes: ‘We have to stop being known as the sleeping giant’ – Yuma, Arizona
February 28, 2008
Luis Marquez: ‘My mission is to help people’
February 26, 2008
Fernando Quiroz: Achieving the American dream – Yuma County, Arizona
February 25, 2008
Larry Muñoz: The value of hard work, learning, dedication – Yuma County, Arizona
February 18, 2008
Who are Yuma County’s most influential Hispanics?
February 14, 2008
2007 AAAS Mentor Award goes to Carlos Castillo Chavez of Arizona State University
February 7, 2008
Editor to join ASU faculty – Rick Rodriguez, x-editor of Sacramento Bee joins Arizona State University
January 31, 2008
Tucson Police Chief Miranda to step down and take government job
January 8, 2008
José Canchola: A businessman with a big heart – Arizona
January 7, 2008
Southern Arizona businessman José Canchola dies
December 5, 2007
Arizona Congressman Wants to Draft Special Visa Legislation for Illegal Immigrant Hero (Latina Lista)
Phoenix mayor criticized for about-face on immigration policy
November 30, 2007
Jaime P. Gutierrez Named Portrait of Excellence Award Winner – The University of Arizona
November 28, 2007
Immigrant who helped boy in US desert said he thought of own kids
Tucson Hispanic chamber names new president – Maricela Solis de Kester
November 27, 2007
Qwest Announces Agreement with Phoenix Suns Guard Leandro Barbosa
November 25, 2007
Illegal Immigrant Is Boy’s Guardian Angel, Stranded In The Desert, A 9-Year-Old Boy Is Rescued By A Man From Mexico – (awesome)
November 14, 2007
One Man’s Vision to Empower Disadvantaged Families – University of Arizona
November 4, 2007
Sheriff gets no love from activists over migrant stance – Arizona
October 14, 2007
Niche specialist shares secrets of firm’s success – Ray Arvizu grew business by honing in on Hispanic market – Arizona
September 26, 2007
Salata earns MVP honors at national tournament – (I didn’t know there was a National Hispanic Basketball Tournament)
August 27, 2007
Raul Yzaguirre earns Smithsonian Latino Center Legacy Award
July 24, 2007
Community Foundation hires ex-Hispanic chamber chief – Southern Arizona
April 23, 2007
Rico: I’ve had a wonderful life, says José Canchola
April 17, 2007
Mexican-born soldier who died in combat in Iraq buried in Arizona
April 4, 2007
Arizona Hispanic Chamber taps Entrepreneur of Year – Ray Gonzales
March 5, 2007
Luis Heredia making an impact while still young – Yuma, Arizona
February 22, 2007
City may honor Hispanic pioneer – Adam Diaz – Phoenix
February 5, 2007
DJ Manic Hispanic attuned to fun, music – James Rivas – Phoenix
January 18, 2007
Dr. Augusto Ortiz served the poor – Arizona
January 16, 2007
Interview with RaÚl Yzaguirre – ASU professor of practice in community development and civil rights
January 3, 2007
Bisbee English teacher big hit at Mexican drug rehab center – Instructor makes weekly cross-border trek to improve lives
