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Caught in-between: How the success of DACA shows us why we must push for more
DACA brings ample opportunity for many Latinas and Latinos. Yet, it cannot welcome generations of Latino communities into the US narrative.

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Dec 14, 20217 min read


Time running out — hardworking families deserve expansion of Child Tax Credit
After nearly two years of pandemic living, things have returned to something that resembles normal (or a “new normal”) for regional...

Alex Sánchez
Dec 13, 20213 min read


Introducing the 2021 Colorado Latino Policy Agenda
Ensuring a living wage and safe working conditions and reforming immigration laws are among the top policy concerns of Latino voters and Latino leaders in Colorado, according to results of the first-ever Colorado Latino Policy Agenda released today. The annual Colorado Latino Policy Agenda will provide ongoing insight each fall for elected officials, community leaders, media, and others into the demographic makeup and views of Latinos in Colorado on pressing political, policy

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Nov 4, 20214 min read


‘Yes’ on 5B will offer school support; more Latino involvement is needed
We know access to a high-quality education is vital to every student in the Roaring Fork School District. Unfortunately, this access is...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Oct 22, 20212 min read


Our take on the 2021 ballot issues
We know ballot initiatives can sometimes be confusing or misleading. This is why Voces Unidas spends the time and energy to research them...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Oct 20, 20212 min read


Voces Unidas poll captures impact of COVID on Latino community
The COVID-19 pandemic took a significant toll on the economic well-being of Latino families across Colorado who are now looking to...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Oct 19, 20214 min read


Candidate endorsements in Roaring Fork, Garfield RE-2 school board races
Education justice is on the ballot this November. This is why Voces Unidas Action Fund has endorsed three school board candidates aligned...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Oct 18, 20212 min read


Update on redistricting
Voces Unidas de las Montañas has been deeply involved in the redistricting process, testifying and lobbying the Commissions to keep our...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Oct 13, 20212 min read


Local Latinas and Latinos help identify policy and legislative priorities
More than 64 leaders from Parachute, Rifle, Silt, New Castle, Glenwood Springs, Gypsum, Carbondale, El Jebel and Basalt participated in...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Oct 5, 20212 min read


Voces Unidas Action Fund releases 2021 legislative scorecard
Voces Unidas Action Fund released its first legislative scorecard, tracking the votes of five local state lawmakers representing...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Sep 11, 20214 min read


We need bold economic recovery
Voces Unidas joined more than 50 Latino organizations across the country in calling on Congress to enact bold economic recovery policies...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Aug 8, 20218 min read


Redistricting listening tour announced
The joint Independent Redistricting Commission staff presented preliminary congressional and legislative maps for the Colorado...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Jul 8, 20212 min read


Sine die: Immigrants win big in the 2021 legislative session
The 2021 Colorado Legislative Session has officially come to a close. We supported 14 pieces of legislation, of which 13 passed. Almost...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Jun 10, 20214 min read


Voces Unidas joins 30 organizations calling on State to improve access to vaccine
Thirty-one organizations jointly sent a letter to Governor Polis requesting that the State take immediate steps to reduce barriers and...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Apr 5, 202112 min read


New redistricting commissions must reflect Colorado's diversity
Voces Unidas joined 30 organizations across the state calling on Colorado's Legislative Redistricting Commission Review Panel to uphold...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Mar 2, 20213 min read


Update on our legislative priorities for 2021
As an advocacy organization, Voces Unidas works to inform and improve local, state and federal legislative proposals and policies that...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Mar 1, 20211 min read


Explaining the most recent federal economic aid package
Voces Unidas recently hosted a Facebook Live with Noel Rincon and Maida Pearce with U.S. Senator Michael Bennet's Office to make sure...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Jan 15, 20211 min read


COVID-19 Outbreak
Garfield County moved to RED on the Colorado COVID-19 dial. Red is the second strictest level on the dial and is also known as “Safer at...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Dec 10, 20201 min read


More help for families impacted by COVID-19
The Colorado state legislature recently passed 10 bills to help families and businesses. Governor Polis called for a Special Session due...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Dec 8, 20202 min read


County governments need to do more | Los gobiernos locales necesitan hacer más por los latinos
As the entire country experiences an alarming uptick of new cases every day, Latinos continue to be disproportionately impacted by...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Jul 1, 20205 min read
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