This year has been an extremely positive year for LaVozColorado and me, its publisher. We celebrated our 50th anniversary in early August with a special edition that told the story of LaVozColorado and its history, employees, vision and much more.
We learned that the Colorado Trust Foundation via the Denver Public Library (Denver Public Library Friends Foundation) will complete the archiving and digitizing of 50 years of our editions that will be accessible in perpetuity at the Colorado Historic Newspapers site.
A career highlight marked my life with a recent honor awarded by the Denver Press Club Hall of Fame that named me one of its inductees into their 2024 Hall of Fame this past Saturday, September 28th at the Curtis Hotel. Ultimately, all is right with the world at LaVozColorado and at home in 2024.
When so many positive things are beckoning your attention, we tend to forget the special people and events that are right in front of us. So with that in mind . . .
Can you honestly believe that I met the other publisher and husband in kindergarten? A very shy little boy who grew up to be a people person that so many family, friends and colleagues love. He is always there for those he loves, even if there is no reciprocation. He is generous by nature, smart and ambitious and he agreed to be the other publisher at LaVozColorado, as a silent partner. My husband of 50 years, Richard Henry Rivera and I exchanged vows decades ago that said we would partner up for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. Well, both of us are still alive and kicking and that contract is still valid.
It became painfully obvious to me last Saturday night as we drove home from the beautiful event that honored my career in media that I’d forgotten to thank him for his support over the years during my responses on stage. I’d forgotten that he supported my ideas, crazy and otherwise. I’d forgotten that he has willingly and sometimes reluctantly said yes when he wanted to say no.
I’m reminded many times, that perhaps he’s just wanted to travel during his retirement, instead of supporting my commitment to LaVozColorado, but he’s done so anyway because he also cares about community. But I know this, life with the other publisher has been a series of adventures, roller coaster rides, travel, and endless memories. Thanks to Richard Henry Rivera, you are an awesome publisher who also deserves our thanks.
