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Confirmed ICE Activity in Eagle-Vail Valley
Blog was updated to reflect that at least nine people were detained in Eagle County on January 21, 2026. Voces Unidas has confirmed that on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., ICE agents carried out a series of fake traffic stops on Highway 6 near Exit 171 (Minturn exit). ICE agents stopped three vehicles simultaneously as those individuals were heading to work. This fake traffic stop resulted in the detention of seven community members. An eighth person

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
2 days ago2 min read


Amplifying Latino voices in the legislative process
Luz Rios is a local leader. And she’s the consummate community advocate. Community can mean different things to different people. For...

Alex Sánchez
Mar 27, 20243 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


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


Listening is the first step toward solving the problems facing Latino community
Communication is the foundation of any healthy relationship, fostering trust and mutual respect. It involves being open, vulnerable, and...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Sep 13, 20234 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


Policy that works for all requires participation from all
“Today we march, tomorrow we vote,” was a popular rallying cry of the 2006 U.S. immigration reform protests. At the time, those of us...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Mar 14, 20234 min read
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