Our current employees/freelancers include the incomparable Ernest Gurule, freelance lead writer. Gurule who has an extensive communications background (including broadcast) got his start at KLZ Radio. His overall talents have made him an asset to countless outlets, especially LaVozColorado.
Longtime commentary columnist David Conde has been providing thought-provoking commentary for years. We value your talent, David Conde, a true professional and lifetime friend.
Brandon Rivera, weekly sportswriter also leads as production manager providing many other talents weekly. Rivera is a well-rounded manager with endless communications skills.
Newcomer, Diana Russell heads our operations and website with professionalism and ease.
Romelia Ulibarri, who recently retired, was an overall engaged employee who dedicated almost 20 years of her work life to LaVozColorado. Ulibarri was a loyal and extremely competent manager.
George Autobee, for years has supported LaVozColorado as a journalist who is a loyal supporter. His skills include writing, photography, and promoting. We value you as a special veteran and friend.
Joseph Rios lends a youthful approach to weekly content and writes our community stories and El Mundo.
Those who got their start here include employees like the late Sherri Vasquez, a well-known media personality. Angela Cortez, former Communications Director for AARP who retired last month.
James Mejia, on a freelance basis provided our front-page stories for several years. Mejia has held many successful positions in Denver and is now at MSU/Denver as Chief Strategy Officer.
Joe Contreras owner of LatinLifeDenver, once worked at Denver7 and then LaVozColorado and now has a digital presence targeting Latinos. Jaime Rizo a longtime contractor and friend provided our overall translations for years. In previous editions, contributor, Everett Martinez, now DEN lead counsel wrote various articles.
Award-winning photographers like Miguel Castro, Todd Pierson, James Baca, Michael Ornelas, Amber Feese, Daryl Padilla, Roman Rivera and many others have provided high quality photography to LaVozColorado over decades.
Loyal dedication was evident in graphic and design work by Charles Corrales, classifieds manager, Barb Tipton, circulation manager, Jim Koucherik, and administration, Gloria Duran
Many writers and editors include Francisco Miraval, Don Bain, Bertha Velasquez, Joshua Pilkington, Emma Lynch. Current reporter, Esteban Hernandez at Axios was once an intern at LaVozColorado.
In management, former owners Jose and Wanda Padilla led that early effort (1974 – 2008) along with B.T. Galloway until ownership changed in 2008.
Since April, 2008, LaVozColorado has been led by Hispanic (woman/veteran) family-owned Richard and Pauline Rivera.
A million thanks to the many listed employees within and to the many sales and marketing freelancers and contractors, too many to mention.
