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What interests does a broken immigration system serve?
We’ve been hearing a lot about immigration policy in the news lately. Or at least about the immigration “crisis,” anyway. Any discussion...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Feb 21, 20245 min read


Voces Unidas opposes controversial ID bill
President and CEO Alex Sánchez testified against SB24-090 (Possess Identification While Driving) during a hearing in the Senate Judiciary...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Feb 15, 20242 min read


Our students deserve the most qualified leader
With the second half of the academic calendar now underway, we eagerly await seeing how the new Roaring Fork School District board will...

Alex Sánchez
Feb 1, 20243 min read


Testimony in support of bill to end occupancy limits due to relationship
One of our priority bills, HB24-1007 Prohibit Residential Occupancy Limits, was heard in the Transportation, Housing & Local Government...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Will Latino issues be taken up by legislators this session?
A lot of work can be done in 120 days. But will that work be impactful to every Coloradan? Or will some of us be excluded? That’s the...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Jan 26, 20244 min read


Voces Unidas co-hosts legislative reception
Voces Unidas and COLOR hosted a legislative reception on Thursday to celebrate the start of the 2024 legislative session. Thank you to...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Jan 12, 20241 min read


Every student should be able to celebrate their culture
Voces Unidas Action Fund is pleased to announce the introduction of HB24-1070, Allowing Certain Items at School Graduation, one of our...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Jan 11, 20243 min read


What to expect at the Capitol in 2024
As legislators, staff and advocates reconvene in the second 74th General Assembly of the Colorado Legislature January 10th - we know...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Jan 5, 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


Meet Selina Najar, Political Director & Director of Civic Engagement
Selina Najar recently joined Voces Unidas as its first Political Director & Director of Civic Engagement.

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


Summit School Board election is an investment in our community
Education should not be partisan, and neither should school board elections. We deserve competent leaders who understand the issues and...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Nov 4, 20232 min read


Another painful reminder of need for action on gun violence, culturally responsive mental health
Like everyone who calls the Roaring Fork Valley home, Voces Unidas staff and associates were shaken by the news that a 20-year-old from...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Oct 31, 20232 min read


Latino parent involvement must become a priority for Eagle County School Board
A lack of endorsement for school board candidates in Eagle County may not seem newsworthy at first glance. But in a school district where...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Oct 29, 20233 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


2023 Ballot Guide released
Voces Unidas Action Fund released its 2023 ballot guide, including our positions on statewide ballot issues to go along with our...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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