Blog | Voces Unidas de las Montañas

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...

Policy

Jan 11, 20243 min read

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...

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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,...

Jan 6, 20242 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...

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...

Opinion Editorial

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...

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...

Policy

Dec 19, 20232 min read

RE-2 School Board Recall

Voces Unidas Action Fund is joining a group of parents who formed a coalition that’s working to recall RE-2 board member Tony May. This...

Elections

Dec 19, 20231 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,...

Opinion Editorial

Dec 2, 20233 min read

The shortest special Legislative Session at the Colorado state Capitol

Special legislative sessions have a history in Colorado. In fact, Colorado Governors have historically called for a special session...

Nov 21, 20232 min read

Meet Kayla Frawley, Director of Policy and Advocacy

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

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.

Elections

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...

Nov 17, 20232 min read

How to help the unhoused Latino group in Carbondale

Update as of Friday, December 22. On behalf of all of us at Voces Unidas, thank you for the overwhelming show of support from local...

Nov 11, 20234 min read

Entire slate of Voces Unidas Action Fund-endorsed candidates win School Board and Trustee elections

Voces Unidas Action Fund congratulates the 11 endorsed candidates on their victories in Tuesday's election. Every candidate our...

Nov 9, 20234 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...

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Nov 7, 20233 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...

Elections

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...

Other

Oct 31, 20232 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...

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