Politics + Colorado Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 12, 2009
Mario Solis-Marich: Cyber-Deported! My Personal Tragic True Story of Being Rejected by the Tancredo Campaign
October 14, 2009
Former Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Colo.), a 2008 Republican presidential candidate and fierce opponent of illegal immigration, is criticizing the nomination of Stephanie Villafuerte for District of Colorado U.S. Attorney.
October 5, 2009
Colorado Latino leaders work to derail proposed census boycott
September 2, 2009
Following this month’s bust of 14,500 marijuana plants that allegedly were in part being grown by Mexican migrant workers, a Colorado Springs senator is calling on Gov. Bill Ritter and the General Assembly to take aggressive action on illegal immigration in Colorado, though immigrant rights’ groups say lawmakers shouldn’t blame entire communities for the actions of a few individuals.
July 16, 2009
A Voice of Reason & Courage in the Wilderness of Immigration Reform: Congressman Jared Polis (D-Colorado)
June 19, 2009
Engaging prospect for Latinos, GOP
June 2, 2009
Colorado Hispanic business leaders are heading to Washington this week to lobby U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and other lawmakers to defeat the “Employee Free Choice Act,” which would relax rules for organizing union locals in workplaces.
January 28, 2009
he difference between a stupid and a bad racist – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) documented the fact that 60 percent of Latinos who died in Colorado traffic accidents last year weren’t wearing their seat belts. Seeing that it’s a sizeable number, CDOT authorized a public service announcement (PSA) be made in Spanish to get people to buckle up.
December 20, 2008
Three Hispanics among hopefuls for Ken Salazar’s Senate post in Colorado – Henry Solano, John Salazar & Federico Peña
December 18, 2008
Personality Spotlight: Ken Salazar
December 17, 2008
CO-Senate: Salazar Departure Creates GOP Opportunity
December 15, 2008
Sen. Ken Salazar (D-Colo.), a Latino with deep knowledge of water and land issues, is President-elect Barack Obama’s choice to lead the Interior Department. Two senior Democrats confirmed Monday that Obama will name Salazar to the post, rounding out an energy and environmental policy team announced at a Chicago news conference.
December 12, 2008
El representante demócrata John Salazar dijo que nunca pidió ser secretario de Agricultura, pero que durante semanas estuvo hablando con líderes de la Cámara de Representantes en torno a obtener un lugar en el comité más codiciado del recinto.
Colorado Democratic Rep. John Salazar says he’s been appointed to the powerful House Appropriations Committee, which all but eliminates him from consideration to be secretary of agriculture.
December 9, 2008
Democratic U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar raised more than $400,000 at his first major fundraiser for his 2010 re-election bid.
December 6, 2008
Tom Tancredo deja Washington con pocos aliados
December 3, 2008
Colorado’s Sen. Ken Salazar could be considered in push to name Hispanic Supreme Court justice
November 10, 2008
Latino voters turned out in record numbers in Colorado this year, more than doubling their turnout since 2004, according to recent polling data.
November 5, 2008
Latinos are responsible for Obama’s victory in New Mexico and contributed strongly to his margins in Nevada and Colorado.
October 29, 2008
Latino Voters Still Undecided, Breaking Records – Colorado
AP Poll: Colorado Hispanics overwhelmingly back Obama
October 27, 2008
Richardson spurs Latinos to back Obama – Colorado
Valley Latinos backing Obama Hispanic vote could make difference for the Democratic nominee – Aspen, Colorado area
October 23, 2008
Experts: Latino Vote Key To Winning Colorado – Many Believe Latinos Will Tip The Balance One Way Or The Other
October 20, 2008
Colorado Democrats are planning rallies across the state this week aimed at getting Hispanics to cast their votes early. Federico Pena, a member of President Clinton’s Cabinet and now Barack Obama’s national co-chairman, will be among the Hispanic leaders Monday who will announce details of the events in the Viva el Voto! initiative.
October 17, 2008
In the final weeks heading into the election there’s another big push in Pueblo County to get Latinos to vote. – Colorado
October 6, 2008
Colorado Latinos could swing state blue for Obama
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
October 2, 2008
Colorado’s Secretary of State Mike Coffman is throwing out thousands of new voter registration forms through a minor technicality – effecting many minority voters
October 1, 2008
Eva Longoria Parker of “Desperate Housewives” fame, “Harold and Kumar’s” Kal Penn, and “CSI Miami’s” Adam Rodriguez are scheduled to visit Colorado State University to stump for Obama.
September 29, 2008
Latino voters a force in Colorado’s Senate race
September 24, 2008
Latino vote emerges as swing vote in Colorado
Hispanic Vote May Tip The Balance In Colorado
September 22, 2008
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson campaigned for Barack Obama in Greeley, Pueblo and Alamosa this weekend.
September 21, 2008
Richardson trumpets Obama as candidate for immigration reform in Greeley, Colorado
September 15, 2008
McCain backer, Schaffer make pitch to Hispanic voters – Colorado
September 10, 2008
Senate panel to vote soon on Colorado judge nominees – Christine Arguello up for Federal judgeship
September 9, 2008
On the heels of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s disparaging remarks about community organizers, more than 50 Barack Obama supporters attended a campaign outreach and volunteer training session focused on reaching out to Colorado’s Latino community.
September 8, 2008
Obama Campaign Announces Colorado Latino Advisory Council
September 6, 2008
Camp Obama Colorado – Money & Time actually going to empower Latinos & Hispanics – not just buying ads with $20 million
September 5, 2008
Hispanic delegate hoping to get his brethren to vote McCain – Colorado’s Joe Nunez
September 3, 2008
Photo Gallery – Latinos at Democratic Convention
August 29, 2008
DNC Notebook – August 24 – 28 from La Bloga (I enjoyed reading this)
August 28, 2008
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.
Hispanics, independents key to Colorado
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
U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar and U.S. Rep. John Salazar kin jumps aisle to support McCain
Day 1.5 in Denver – The Unapologetic Mexican
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 21, 2008
A dozen Colorado Hispanic leaders endorsed John McCain today, saying Democrat Barack Obama is vulnerable on abortion and free trade.
August 20, 2008
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers is asking the federal government to help foot the state’s tab for jailing illegal immigrants.
With about three months to go before voters decide on the next president, a nonprofit organization announced Tuesday that it will target key states with some of the largest Hispanic populations, including Texas, Georgia and Colorado. – Nuestra America
August 17, 2008
In a heated debate over immigration, four Colorado candidates for the U.S. Senate traded barbs over who had the best ideas for dealing with the controversial matter.
August 14, 2008
Denver law would take cars of illegal immigrants
August 3, 2008
Latino vote: Being in the same family doesn’t mean being in the same party
Split Weld County Latinos may decide Colorado and the presidency
July 28, 2008
Latinos make up 20 percent of Colorado’s population and 12 percent of its eligible voters – not a huge number but enough to tilt the balance in either Obama or McCain’s favor.
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
June 30, 2008
Colorado Gov. Ritter: Hispanics will rally around Obama
June 26, 2008
LATINO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEGISLATE ACTION AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
June 24, 2008
In Convention First, 2008 Democratic National Convention to Be Simulcast in Spanish
June 11, 2008
Federico Peña (Obama’s National Campaign Co-chair) sees ‘a lot’ of himself in Obama — and a transformative DNC for Denver
May 12, 2008
Is Colorado’s Ken Salazar in the mix for Obama’s VP?
April 24, 2008
Critics call for Bruce’s resignation after ‘illiterate peasants’ remark – Colorado
April 22, 2008
Colorado Lawmaker Calls Mexican Workers “Illiterate Peasants”
April 7, 2008
Tricky issue of immigration played down – Colorado senate race
February 18, 2008
Colorado Sen. Ken Salazar keeping quiet on Dem pick
February 6, 2008
GRIEGO: Latinos in Obama camp put cliches to rest – Denver
February 5, 2008
Did You Know? Nearly 12 percent of Colorado’s electorate is Hispanic
Latinos take active role in caucuses, supporting candidates – Greeley, Colorado
January 28, 2008
Dolores Huerta campaigns for Clinton in city – Puebla, Colorado
January 3, 2008
Republican group targets Hispanic voters – Colorado
November 28, 2007
Hispanic tradition in state Senate leadership – Denver
November 27, 2007
Colorado mayor’s sympathy for immigrants costs him his job – Tom Selders spoke out against a raid at a meatpacking plant, and the town spoke in the voting booth by turning him out of office. – Greeley, Colorado
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 31, 2007
Colorado GOP returns to illegal immigrants – Legislators seek to deny bail to those accused of repeat DUI or other serious crimes.
October 29, 2007
Tancredo says he’s leaving Congress
October 15, 2007
Former Denver mayor Pena pays call on Iowans for Obama
September 13, 2007
5 questions for Denver’s new Mexican Consul General Eduardo Arnal
August 28, 2007
Senator Ken Salazar won’t admit being tricked
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)
June 24, 2007
Anxiety in the Land of the Anti-Immigration Crusader – Tom Tancredo – Colorado
May 16, 2007
The immigration debate features magical thinking
May 10, 2007
Hispanic Republican keeps stirring the pot in Colorado
April 30, 2007
Salazar joins critics of series on WWII
April 2, 2007
New laws drive away Latinos – Colorado
March 19, 2007
Hispanic Caucus forms to tackle varied issues – Colorado
March 8, 2007
Plan To Sanction Employers For Hiring Illegal Immigrants Rejected – Fort Collins, Colorado
February 22, 2007
Feds haven’t paid $5 million due for holding illegal immigrants – Colorado
February 15, 2007
Colorado Finds Anti-Immigration Law Costly
January 29, 2007
Latinos pressure for change in laws – Colorado
Latinos Meet To Discuss Effects Of Colorado Laws
January 26, 2007
Illegal immigrants lose state housing – Colorado
Colorado congressman wants black, Hispanic caucuses abolished – (Tancredo is at again)
January 20, 2007
Tancredo irked about Dems Spanish-language preview speech – (poor baby)
January 19, 2007
Salazar To Deliver State Of The Union Preview In Spanish
Colorado DNC Hispanic Caucus Members Applaud the Selection of Denver to Host the 2008 National Democratic Convention
January 14, 2007
DNC could open doors for Latinos
Illegal Immigration Remains Tancredo’s “Trademark Issue’
December 14, 2006
Reporting Schultheis comments on ICE raid, Rocky omitted his previous immigration-related controversy – Colorado
December 8, 2006
Departing Mexican consul, Juan Marcos Gutierrez, takes look back – and ahead – Denver
