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Legislative wins show promise for Latino community, but much work remains
When it comes to elections, it’s often said that all politics is local. And we might make the same argument for passing legislation,...

Alex Sánchez
May 16, 20234 min read


Public safety through inclusive language study
Colorado has taken a step towards enhancing public safety for more of its residents with the passing of the Inclusive Language in...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
May 11, 20231 min read


We stand with Naomi
Inspired by her tenacity, leadership and vision for a better world for all youth, Voces Unidas was proud to host Grand Valley High School...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
May 5, 20233 min read


Garfield 16 School District must allow students to recognize cultural heritage at graduation
Let’s make this clear right up front: Attempting to compare the flag of Mexico (a nation) to a Confederate or Nazi flag (acknowledged...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Apr 28, 20232 min read


Politicians who thwarted rent relief owe it to us to push for solutions
Coloradans struggling with skyrocketing rents will not receive any relief from the Legislature this year, as Democratic Sen. Dylan...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Apr 26, 20232 min read


Land use bill must push mountain resort towns to do better on affordable housing
Housing affordability is a big problem across Colorado — but perhaps nowhere more than in our mountain resort communities. And big...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Apr 24, 20233 min read


Eagle County School District achievement gap demands a dedicated plan
As Eagle County School District Superintendent Philip Qualman recently noted, it’s spring testing season for local students. The annual...

Alex Sánchez
Apr 19, 20233 min read


Understanding your rights is the first step toward protection for mobile home park residents
There are over 800 mobile parks in Colorado that thousands of Latinos and call home. Unfortunately, many do not have access to basic...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Apr 18, 20232 min read


Hear Us Roar: Students, community call for action from RFSD Board of Education
If there were any lingering doubts about the insensitive decision to allow U.S. Border Patrol officers to attend a March 21 career expo...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Apr 14, 20233 min read


If this water meets the standard of safety, it’s time to change the standard
The water, we were told, is safe to drink. It’s hard water, heavy with minerals, different government officials kept explaining. And when...

Alex Sánchez
Apr 10, 20234 min read


Let's not get sidetracked
For community members interested in the health and well-being of the Roaring Fork School District, here’s a different perspective. On...

Alex Sánchez
Apr 10, 20234 min read


This is what our RFSD CORA requests found, part 1
There seem to be a lot of distractions these days keeping the Roaring Fork School District from focusing on what really matters, like...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Apr 7, 20233 min read


Call to Action: Border Patrol does not belong in our schools
Join us this Wednesday, April 12 at 6 p.m. at the Roaring Fork School District's school board meeting in Carbondale (400 Sopris Ave) to...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Apr 6, 20232 min read


Housing crisis cannot be resolved without inclusion in the solution
It could be said that the road to affordable housing is paved with good intentions. Unfortunately, those good intentions have not always...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Mar 29, 20232 min read


Groups Launch ‘Clean Water For All Colorado’ to Improve Water Quality for Mobile Home Park Residents
Fifteen organizations that advocate for equity and some of the state’s most diverse and underresourced communities announced today the...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Mar 28, 20234 min read


Testimony in support of Inclusive Language in Emergency Situations bill
One of our priority bills, HB-1237 (Inclusive Language in Emergency Situations), is being heard in committee on Monday, March 27. Voces...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Mar 26, 20232 min read


Make your voice heard in next month’s municipal election
You’ve remembered to spring forward, you’ve probably made spring break plans, but have you made your plan to vote? That’s right. Voting....

Alex Sánchez
Mar 24, 20233 min read


300+ rally at Capitol to urge lawmakers to support Latino 2023 policy priorities
More than 300 Coloradans concluded the 17th Annual Latino Advocacy Day today with a rally at the State Capitol to urge lawmakers to pass...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Mar 22, 20237 min read


Voces Unidas calls for accountability from Glenwood Springs High School administrators, others
Voces Unidas President and CEO Alex Sánchez released the following statement in response to recent events in the Roaring Fork Valley that...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Mar 22, 20232 min read


Bringing language justice to emergency response
Colorado recognizes the importance of providing information in multiple languages when it comes to voting, now we have the opportunity to...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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