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2024 Election Recap
While our choice for President and other important races may not have gone our way, there were local victories of great importance to...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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Democrat Elizabeth Velasco leads House District 57 race by 12 points
A new poll commissioned by Voces Unidas Action Fund reveals Democrat Elizabeth Velasco holding a significant 12-point lead over...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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CLEAP participants arrive in Mexico City for education and advocacy program
Civic Leader Education & Advocacy Program (CLEAP)Â participants arrived in Mexico City on Tuesday, May 28 to start their 7-day leadership...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
May 29, 20241 min read
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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
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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...

Alex Sánchez
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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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
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Virtual town hall provides lawmaker take-aways from the legislative session
We would like to thank the central-mountain lawmakers serving in the Colorado State Legislature who took part in our June 20 online town...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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Much work remains undone
Annual reviews, report cards, or assessments — call them what you like, performance evaluations are a part of life. Whether in school or...

Alex Sánchez
Jun 22, 20233 min read
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New law starts to address mobile home park water quality
Colorado has taken an important step on the path toward environmental justice as the Mobile Home Park Water Quality bill passed earlier...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Jun 5, 20232 min read
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Voces Unidas Action Fund releases 2023 Legislative Scorecard
Voces Unidas Action Fund released its 2023 Legislative Scorecard today, tracking the votes of 5 local state lawmakers representing...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
May 31, 20233 min read
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A profile in cultural courage
On Saturday, in my role as a trustee at Colorado Mesa University, I will don a cap, gown and sarape-themed stole before watching from the...

Alex Sánchez
May 18, 20233 min read
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Voces Unidas to Garfield 16 School Board: Read the Room
More than 20 local community members, including many soon-to-be graduates of Grand Valley High School in Parachute, joined resolute...

Voces Unidas de las Montañas
May 17, 20232 min read
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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
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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 12, 20231 min read
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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
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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
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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 11, 20234 min read
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Action Fund's engagement contributes to important Election Day victories statewide
Voces Unidas Action Fund’s endorsed champions delivered big on Election Day in Colorado, with 10 of the 12 candidates backed by the...

Voces Unidas Action Fund
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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