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Thank you for supporting our newest members of the community
On behalf of Voces Unidas, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support you have shown our newest members...

Alex Sánchez
Jan 11, 20242 min read


Please increase FEMA support for local communities assisting new arrivals
We would like to thank Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper along with Colorado U.S. Representatives Jason Crow,...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Jan 6, 20242 min read


Is Eagle County ready?
By now, most of the local community has heard that more than 26,000 Venezuelan newcomers have been bused to Denver by Republican...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Dec 20, 20234 min read


Rep. Velasco secures more resources for rural communities to better support newcomers
Today, the Joint Budget Committee approved an interim supplemental for $5 million to the Department of Public Safety to help build...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Dec 20, 20232 min read


Voces Unidas convenes leaders for federal advocacy on border, immigration policy
For the last six weeks, Voces Unidas has been convening Colorado leaders in discussions with Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Dec 19, 20232 min read


Here to Work effort offers opportunity to expand labor pool
It’s hiring season in the High Country. Winter tourism always brings an influx of visitors to the mountain resort communities of Vail,...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Dec 2, 20233 min read


Meet Kayla Frawley, Director of Policy and Advocacy
Kayla Frawley recently joined Voces Unidas as its first Director of Policy and Advocacy.

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Nov 20, 20231 min read


Voces Unidas joins thousands in march to White House for the Here to Work campaign
In a show of strength, solidarity, and commitment, Voces Unidas board members, staff, and community leaders marched to the White House...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Nov 17, 20232 min read


Voces Unidas calls on community to support group of 80 unhoused Latinos living under bridge
Voces Unidas, in partnership with the Office of Rep. Elizabeth Velasco (HD57), has begun to organize a group of 80 unhoused Latinos...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Nov 7, 20233 min read


Voces Unidas receives $1 million grant from The Colorado Health Foundation
Voces Unidas de las Montañas today announced it has been awarded an unprecedented $1 million general operating grant from The Colorado...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Oct 31, 20232 min read


Community effort leads to a win for education and diversity in Garfield school district
Voces Unidas is celebrating a big win for the Garfield RE-2 School District and the community members who stood up by knocking down...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Oct 28, 20232 min read


Voces Unidas awarded national grant to accelerate parent organizing in regional school districts
Voces Unidas de las Montañas today announced that it has been awarded an unprecedented national grant from NewSchools Venture Fund to...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Oct 5, 20233 min read


Voces Unidas calls on Congress to modify inadmissibility bars
Among our nation’s catalog of outdated immigration laws, the unlawful presence bars on re-entry stand tall among the most harmful. And...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Aug 14, 20233 min read


Voces Unidas celebrates the outdoors during Latino Conservation Week in Glenwood Springs
Voces Unidas was one of more than 25 organizations invited to participate in the Latino Conservation Week festivities on July 22 at Two...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Aug 2, 20231 min read


Orphaned gas wells are a health and climate concern for communities of color
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist – or even a meteorologist – to know that it’s hot outside. In fact, this July is going down as...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Jul 31, 20233 min read


New Civic Leader program offers inspiration for local Dreamers
By every measure imaginable, Norma Gurrola is a community leader. The Battle Mountain High School and Colorado Mountain College graduate...

Alex Sánchez
Jul 20, 20234 min read


Housing controversy demonstrates need for diversity in Roaring Fork School District leadership
The lingering controversy over proposed housing assistance for Roaring Fork School District Superintendent Jesús Rodríguez shines a...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Jul 19, 20232 min read


New Civic Leader program examines Mexico-U.S. immigration policy from both sides of the border
In our ongoing commitment to creating opportunities for local Latinas and Latinos to learn and lead, Voces Unidas spent the week of July...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Jul 17, 20233 min read


CLEAP: Day 4 recap
Civic Leader Education & Advocacy Program (CLEAP) participants spent day 4 in Mexico City meeting with Mexican federal lawmakers and...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Jul 7, 20231 min read


While at Ideas Fest, don’t overlook the people behind the scenery
This month, we welcome thousands of guests from outside the community to the Roaring Fork Valley for the annual Aspen Ideas Festival —...

Alex Sánchez
Jun 24, 20233 min read
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