/tags/latinos Latinos en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:21:58 GMT /2025-03-12/public-land-latinos-conservation-trump The Conservation in the West poll asks voters across the region about a wide range of environmental and policy topics. For 15 years, the Colorado College-run opinion survey has found strong support for conservation on public lands. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:21:58 GMT /2025-03-12/public-land-latinos-conservation-trump Murphy Woodhouse /news/2024-12-24/tamales-are-a-christmas-tradition-wrapped-with-love-for-latino-families For many Latino families in Colorado, Christmas food traditions revolve around tamales - not just eating them, but making them together. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /news/2024-12-24/tamales-are-a-christmas-tradition-wrapped-with-love-for-latino-families Rae Solomon /news/2024-09-20/pocketbook-economic-issues-are-top-of-mind-for-colorados-latino-voters-polling-shows An annual poll released this week shows inflation, low wages, unaffordable housing, and expensive healthcare are major concerns for Latino voters in Colorado. Also on the list are abortion, immigration, and gun violence. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:18:23 GMT /news/2024-09-20/pocketbook-economic-issues-are-top-of-mind-for-colorados-latino-voters-polling-shows Lucas Brady Woods /news/2024-09-18/photos-latino-conservation-week-unites-communities-in-an-appreciation-for-the-outdoors Biologists were on hand to meet with families to explore what lives below the surface of the Cache La Pourdre River in Fort Collins. The event was just one of many across the state of Colorado this weekend. Many events are still happening in the coming days. Find out more at Latino Conservation Week. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:00:02 GMT /news/2024-09-18/photos-latino-conservation-week-unites-communities-in-an-appreciation-for-the-outdoors Jimena Peck /news/2024-04-28/a-new-tutoring-class-in-carbondale-helps-immigrants-learn-english-but-some-may-have-to-leave-the-valley Many of the new immigrants staying in town were attending English in Action’s new weekly tutoring sessions at the Carbondale Library before the winter shelters closed on April 1. Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:14:00 GMT /news/2024-04-28/a-new-tutoring-class-in-carbondale-helps-immigrants-learn-english-but-some-may-have-to-leave-the-valley Eleanor Bennett, Aspen Public Radio /news/2024-04-22/young-musicians-give-mexican-folk-music-new-life-at-denver-mariachi-conference Children and teens from across Colorado and the country convened in Denver Friday and Saturday for the Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference. It was a chance to hone their musical skills while getting to know other young musicians passionate about preserving the traditional Mexican folk music. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:17:42 GMT /news/2024-04-22/young-musicians-give-mexican-folk-music-new-life-at-denver-mariachi-conference Natalie Skowlund /news/2024-03-27/the-la-raza-report-highlights-lack-of-equity-in-resources-for-latino-students-in-denver-public-schools Recent data from the La Raza Report, a report commissioned by Denver Public Schools, found that Latino students are under-resourced and the district has too few Latino teachers and leaders. Chalkbeat Colorado Reporter Melanie Asmar discussed the report and her story with KUNC’s Michael Lyle, Jr. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:57:50 GMT /news/2024-03-27/the-la-raza-report-highlights-lack-of-equity-in-resources-for-latino-students-in-denver-public-schools Michael Lyle /news/2024-03-07/un-instructor-latino-esta-diversificando-deportes-de-nieve-con-un-programa-popular-en-summit-county La pasada temporada de esquí, un número récord de esquiadores y snowboarders visitaron estaciones de esquí en la región Rocky Mountain, incluido Colorado. La gran mayoría de los visitantes eran de raza blanca. Hay un esfuerzo en Summit County para hacer que estos deportes de nieve sean más accesibles para todos, y está dirigido por un residente latino que comprende la experiencia de los inmigrantes. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:20:00 GMT /news/2024-03-07/un-instructor-latino-esta-diversificando-deportes-de-nieve-con-un-programa-popular-en-summit-county Stephanie Daniel /news/2024-03-07/latino-snowboard-instructor-is-diversifying-the-slopes-through-a-popular-summit-county-program Last ski season, a record number of skiers and snowboarders visited resorts in the Rocky Mountain region, including Colorado. The vast majority of them were white. There’s an effort in Summit County to make these snowsports more accessible to everyone, and it’s being led by a longtime resident who understands the immigrant experience. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:19:00 GMT /news/2024-03-07/latino-snowboard-instructor-is-diversifying-the-slopes-through-a-popular-summit-county-program Stephanie Daniel /podcast/inthenoco/2024-02-27/honoring-history-how-colorados-first-latina-state-historian-uses-the-past-to-inform-her-present In 2021, Nicki Gonzales became Colorado's first-ever Latina state historian. Her work continues to help us understand Colorado’s cultural landscape and lesser-known pieces of history. We hear from her today on In The NoCo. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-02-27/honoring-history-how-colorados-first-latina-state-historian-uses-the-past-to-inform-her-present In The NoCo