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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


Addressing health care access and affordability should start with those most impacted
Health care accessibility and affordability are a topline issue for Latinos throughout Colorado — but particularly in our mountain...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Dec 8, 20212 min read


A daughter of immigrants
My name is Maribel Obreque. I am the Director of Family Services at The Arc of the Central Mountains and a graduate of the Voces Unidas...

Maribel Obreque
Dec 7, 20212 min read


Addressing health care access and affordability should start with those most impacted
Health care accessibility and affordability are a topline issue for Latinos throughout Colorado — but particularly in our mountain...

Alex Sánchez
Dec 6, 20213 min read


Leadership in action
I am a recent graduate of Voces Unidas' Latino Network, a year-long program that helps leaders continue to thrive in their leadership...

Jorge Rojas Lopez
Dec 2, 20211 min read


Forging a path of success for first-generation students
To be first-generation and Latino is to forge your own path twofold, in education and a rugged economy that suppresses working-class...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Nov 22, 20215 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


2021 election results
We are pleased that all three statewide ballot issues that we opposed were also turned down by voters. And 5B, an issue we supported, was...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Nov 3, 20211 min read


Election results for 2021
Kenny Teitler, Kathryn Kuhlenberg win seats on RFSD Board of Education We are excited to see two of our endorsed candidates win their...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Nov 2, 20212 min read


2020 Annual Report
Our 2020 Annual Report, marking the first seven months of our organization, is now public. The report summarizes our work and impact in...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Oct 31, 20211 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...

Alex Sánchez
Oct 21, 20212 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 21, 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 Action Fund
Oct 20, 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


Congrats to the 2021 nonprofit board leadership course graduates
Voces Unidas graduated eight leaders as part of our inaugural cohort for the new nonprofit board leadership course under the Líderes...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Oct 5, 20211 min read
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