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A Week In Review

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A Week In Review

Africa

Africa Climate Summit starts

African leaders gathered in Kenya for the Africa Climate Summit. It is the first of its kind in Africa and will focus on the continent’s approach to climate change. Leaders are working to come up with a common plan to present to other world leaders at the COP 28 United Nations climate summit later this year. African countries suffer some of the worst effects from climate change but are among those who contribute the least to it.

Zimbabwe president to be sworn in

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa will be sworn in for a second term after earning 53 percent of the vote in the country’s presidential election. International observers said that percentage of vote falls short of democratic standers and his rival Nelson Chamisa has called for fresh elections. Mnangagwa’s Zanu-PF party won nearly two-thirds of the parliamentary vote.

Asia

Typhoon rips through Taiwan

At least 40 people were injured because of Typhoon Haikui that swept throughout the island. The storm caused thousands of people to evacuate and is the first to directly hit the island in four years. Winds reached up to 124 miles per hour, but no deaths or major structural damage has been reported. At least 160,000 homes were left without power.

India launches new space mission to study the Sun

Officials in India launched the country’s first observation mission to the Sun shortly after becoming the first to land near the Moon’s south pole. The spacecraft will take four months to travel and will reach 932,000 miles from the Earth or 1 percent of the Earth-Sun distance. The launch was broadcast on national TV and was reportedly successful.

Europe

Ukraine’s defense minister fired

Ukraine Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov was dismissed from his position after leading the ministry since before Russia’s invasion. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was time for new approaches in the defense ministry. Media in the country have speculated whether Reznikov will become the country’s new ambassador to London. He told media recently that he was exploring other positions with Zelensky.

Road deaths rise in Ireland

Road deaths in Ireland are on the rise, and the country is preparing a new 24-hour national speed enforcement operation. The operation aims to remind drivers of the dangers of speeding and to increase compliance with speed limits. So far, 127 people have been killed on Irish roads this year. People under the age of 25 account for a third of all deaths so far this year.

Latin America

Panama national soccer team player killed

Gilberto Hernández, a player for Panama’s national soccer team, was shot and killed by gunmen who opened fire on a group of people. Seven others were injured in the attack and it is unclear if Hernández was the target of the shooting. He was 26 and made his debut in the Panamanian national side in March against Guatemala.

Three thousand-year-old tomb found in Peru

An ancient tomb in Peru was discovered undisturbed. Researchers dug through six layers of ash to reach the skeleton which was found with two seals and other sacred offerings. The project leader said he believed the tomb belonged to a “leader in his time” and said it was important because he was one of the first priests to begin to control the temples in the country’s northern Andes.

North America

Minnesota prison goes on lockdown because of protests

Inmates in a Minnesota prison refused to return to their cells, causing the prison to go into lockdown. Inmates were unhappy about being kept in their cells on Labor Day weekend, authorities said, and were forced to do so because of understaffing. The protest involved 100 pris- oners and all inmates eventually returned to their cells. Advocates said the inmates protested because of prison conditions like excessive heat, limited access to showers and ice and unclean drinking water.

Proud Boys leader sentenced

Far-right Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in the U.S. Capitol Riot. Biggs was an instigator of the storming and was a former Infowars correspondent. In May, Biggs was convicted of seditious conspiracy, intimidation or threats to prevent officials from discharging their duties and interference with law enforcement during civil disorder. More than 1,100 people have been arrested on charges related to the riot.

West Nile virus has increased in Colorado in recording 11 deaths

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West Nile virus has increased in Colorado in recording 11 deaths

The rains that have fallen across Colorado this spring and summer have been a blessing for a drought-stricken state. For the first time in several years, agriculture is irrigating with a degree of comfort rather than caution. Reservoir levels are up, and all the benefits of a water-rich season are abundant. But—and there is always a but—all this water is creating a near-record year for West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne virus that has so far been fatal to 11 people in Colorado in 2023.

The bounty of moisture after consecutive years of drought has meant a boom in the mosquito population, and specifically the Culex Mosquito, the insect that carries West Nile virus.

Colorado state health epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy calls the mosquito explosion this year “unprecedented” and the “highest we’ve seen in years.” Over the last seven years, the highest number of documented West Nile virus cases in the state occurred in 2015 when four cases were recorded. State health is worried that things could get worse since August and September are usually the months when cases spike.

West Nile virus, first discovered in 1937 in the West Nile region of Uganda, can affect humans, birds, horses and other mammals. Its symptoms include fever, muscle weakness, vision loss, convulsions, paralysis, coma and death. There have also been cases in which victims have suffered meningitis or encephalitis.

As of August 22, state health has documented 74 cases of the virus with Larimer and Weld counties recording the highest incidents with 14 and 13 cases respectively. Denver and El Paso counties have each recorded seven cases. The virus has also accounted for 40 hospitalizations.

The current West Nile outbreak has been predominantly clustered along the Front Range with Boulder and Larimer counties recording higher levels than other areas. But it has moved even farther, says the state health department. Pueblo and Weld counties have also been hit and Pueblo is one of the Front Range counties where a single death was attributed to the virus.

But anywhere there is standing water is a potential West Nile breeding ground. An area the size of a bottle cap, state health warns, “can hold enough water for mosquito eggs to survive.”

The virus spreads in an almost circular fashion. The cycle begins when a bird, often hawks or owls or scavengers like crows feeding on dead birds that have been infected after eating sick or dead birds already infected with West Nile contract the virus. Other times a bird can become a host by eating an infected mosquito. A mosquito can also contract West Nile by biting an infected bird.

If a host mosquito bites a human, it doesn’t always follow that West Nile will automatically set in. Health experts say about one in five people are affected. The first sign of the virus is usually a high fever but things can go seriously downhill from there to include—though in rare cases—even paralysis.

Fortunately, only about 1 in 150 people bitten by a carrier mosquito develop a serious or fatal illness. Those most at risk are people aged 60 and older or people with certain medical conditions.

There is currently no vaccine or medications for treating West Nile virus in humans, but there is a vaccine for horses that has worked remarkably well. The equine vaccine, said CDC, has all but eliminated the virus in horses and reduced mortality by 40 percent.

Among humans, it is still a challenging conundrum. Still, there are plenty of things one can do to minimize the risk of contracting it, says the health department.

Because any standing water—even the tiniest accumulation—is a potential mosquito breeding ground, do whatever you need to do to eliminate these collection areas. Mosquitos lay their eggs in old tires, rain barrels, birdbaths, puddles, and just about anywhere water can pool.

There is no need to isolate, says the health department. When outside use a good repellent, ones that contain DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-menthanediol products. (Some repellents are clearly marked ‘DEET.’)

Health officials also suggest that you consider wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Also consider spraying the repellent not just on your skin but also on your clothing. Finally, if you have even tiny holes in your screens, repair them and consider limiting time outdoors at dusk and dawn, the period when mosquitos are most active.

When West Nile virus arrived in the United States in 1999, it had only regional impact, only New York and Connecticut. But by 2004, the virus had spread to the West Coast and by 2012, said the CDC, it had found homes in all 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. A similar upward trend of West Nile virus has also been recorded in Canada.

Scientists are still puzzled about how West Nile virus, a disease that had been isolated to Africa for more than sixty years came to the United States. One theory is that it got here via airplanes. There is also an argument that migrating birds impacted by climate change may be the cause.

But there are incontrovertible truths about West Nile virus that cannot be ignored, say scientists. Among them are that since West Nile virus first arrived in 1999, there have been more than 51,000 clinical cases reported and more than 2,300 deaths with an estimated 7 million people actually having been infected. Finding answers, however, may be some time in coming as research funds have been cut back over the last several years.

For more information on West Nile virus, visit www.cdc.gov/westnile.

Rachel Garcia named Mexican Cultural Center Executive Director

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Rachel Garcia named Mexican Cultural Center Executive Director
Photo courtesy. Mexican Cultural Center

Rachel Garcia is the new Mexican Cultural Center Executive Director and her new role will require her to oversee the implementation of programs, exhibits, and events that showcase Mexico’s traditions and contemporary contributions, according to a release from the Mexican Cultural Center. Since 1992, the Mexican Cultural Center has worked in partnership with cultural, educational and other entities to promote and maintain Mexican culture throughout Colorado.

“I am honored to join the Mexican Cultural Center and contribute to its efforts in celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of Mexican culture and beyond. I look forward to collaborating with the team and engaging the community in meaningful ways that deepen cultural connections and foster mutual understanding and continue the mission of this well-respected institution,” said Garcia in the release.

In the past, Garcia worked in leadership roles in the private sector and in cultural and arts organizations. One of those organizations was Colectiva, a nonprofit organization with a mission to reclaim Latinx culture from appropriation and to ensure Latino, Black, Indigenous and people of color identifying creatives are compensated fairly. Garcia has a passion for fostering understanding and appreciation of Mexican heritage and has expertise in cultural programing, organizational leadership, event planning, community connections/outreach, and more. In the past, she also served as a board member for the Mexican Cultural Center.

Garcia graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver and has a Certificate in Executive Leadership with an emphasis on issues and challenges impacting the Latino community and a Certificate in Inclusive Leadership/ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility.

“Anyone who has ever spent five seconds with Rachel knows that she would make an excellent Executive Director of the Mexican Cultural Center. The Mexican-American community – and Latino communities at large – will directly benefit from Rachel’s enormous talent promoting arts and culture,” said Andrés Carrera, Board Member of the Mexican Cultural Center in the release.

The Mexican Cultural Center offers a variety of programming including “Latin beats,” or cultural sounds of traditional music augmented by the Colorado Symphony’s orchestration, Día del Niño, the day when children are honored in Mexico, and Día de los Muertos, the Mexican tradition that honors loved ones who have passed on. For those celebrations, the Mexican Cultural Center partners with other organizations like the Denver Botanic Gardens, Poudre Library in Fort Collins, Colorado History Museum, the Denver Public Library, and others to bring Mexican culture to the community. All of the Mexican Cultural Center’s programming is offered year-round and at little or no cost to the community.

The Mexican Cultural Center is celebrating 30 years of services this year. To learn more about the Mexican Cultural Center, visit mccdenver.org. To donate to the organization, visit https://coloradogives.org/organization/MexicanCulturalCenter-co.

Broncos roll over the L.A. Rams in final preseason game

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Broncos roll over the L.A. Rams in final preseason game

The last preseason game of 2023 is in the books and now begins the task of cutting down the Broncos roster to 53 men.

On Saturday the Denver Broncos hosted the L.A. Rams in their last preseason game before the start of the 2023-24 season. Both teams headed into Saturday’s game winless after the Broncos lost two close games to the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals. The Rams previously lost their first two games to the L.A. Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Denver Broncos started quarterback Jarrett Stidham who led a roster of players jockeying for a position among the 53-man roster. On Saturday 6 different Broncos scored touchdowns including both Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci (Denver second string quarterback of the game) both threw touchdowns while Stidham went 17 of 28 for 236 yards and DiNucci threw for 11 of 15 for 117 yards.

Running backs Jaleel McLaughlin who has impressed in the preseason scored a touchdown while both Tyler Badie and Tony Jones Jr. also found the endzone. Tight end’s Albert Okwuegbunam (Albert O.) and Josh Hammond scored touchdowns also. Albert O. was the star of Saturday’s game with 7 receptions for 109 yards and his one touchdown. The Broncos shutout the L.A. Rams 41 – 0.

While Albert O. may have been the game’s best player on Saturday, his elevated performance wasn’t enough to secure his spot among the 53 as the Broncos traded him on Tuesday.

Since Sunday, the Broncos have waived, wide receivers Kendal Hinton, J.J. Koski, Nick Williams, and Montrell Washington, as well as defensive back Delonte Hood, and inside linebacker Seth Benson.

In other sports the Colorado Avalanche are less than a month away from the start of the preseason kick off against the Minnesota Wild on September 24th. The Avalanche preseason will feature six games against three teams, the Wild, the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars.

The Denver Nuggets are just over a month away from kicking off their preseason with the Phoenix Suns. The Nuggets will feature five preseason games against the Suns, the Chicago Bulls and the L.A. Clippers before kicking off the regular season at home against the L.A. Lakers.

The Colorado Rockies are now 32.5 games behind the division leading L.A. Dodgers with the worst record in the National League at 49-82 with a winning percentage of .374. The Rockies have lost all five of their last five games in Tampa Bay, Florida against the Rays, in Baltimore against the Orioles and Monday night’s game at Coors Field against the Atlanta Braves.

The Rockies will wrap up their series with the Braves on Wednesday before hosting the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend.

West Nile virus in Pueblo, claims first victim of 2023

Ernest Gurulé
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West Nile virus in Pueblo, claims first victim of 2023

Scientists are still uncertain of exactly how West Nile virus got to the United States. What they are absolutely sure of, though, is that it is here and a growing and concerning problem, including in Pueblo where it has claimed the city’s first victims of 2023.

The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment says the county’s first West Nile virus fatality occurred on July 22nd, but news of the death was only reported last week. Neither the name nor age of the victim of the mosquito borne virus was released.

West Nile virus was first identified in 1937 near the West Nile region of Uganda and had been isolated to the continent for decades before appearing in the northeastern United States in 1999. But by 2004 it had spread, and cases were reported in every state of the continental United States.

Pueblo Health Public Information Officer Trysten Garcia says the virus’s genesis in Pueblo follows the same pattern as the rest of the state.

“We have had historically high rainfalls,” he said. The rains, a departure from several consecutive years of light moisture and even droughts in parts of Colorado, have created countless breeding opportunities for the mosquitos.

Other areas of Colorado where the virus has been reported are primarily along the northern Front Range. But the mosquito’s impact has been felt in a number of other counties far removed from the state’s north-south dividing line. This year’s rains have touched every corner of Colorado and where the rains have fallen, the mosquito has taken up home.

Standing water, in everything from birdbaths to drains, are places where the mosquito lays its eggs. And while these nesting opportunities for the mosquito are ubiquitous, not all mosquito bites should be cause for alarm.

According to the Centers for Disease Control only about 1 in 5 who are infected develop a fever or other symptoms. And only 1 in 150 of those bitten cascades into a serious level of the virus. But there is no disputing that a serious level of West Nile can be an excruciating experience or worse.

A mild case of West Nile virus can mean nothing more than a short-lived fever or malaise. However, health officials say some victims have experienced convulsions, vision loss, paralysis and even death. In some victims the virus has found a long-term host and has created long-term health issues resulting in steep declines in quality of life. Since West Nile first arrived in the U.S., more than 51,000 deaths have been attributed to the virus.

Pueblo’s first West Nile virus fatality is the year’s first, but since the early 2000’s, the county has experienced a sporadic number of deaths. “This year,” said Garcia, “it (the fatality) was a bit jarring. It had been quite a bit of time” since the county’s last West Nile death.

Because of the early spring and summer rains, including a number of intense downpours, the city/ county health department had been alerting citizens of the virus’s dangers. “We started sharing our message early,” said Garcia of the potential of West Nile for creating a problem. One element of the message, he called, the ‘four D’s’: use an insect repellent with DEET, clean your ‘drains,’ of any standing water, and be especially vigilant around ‘dusk’ and ‘dawn,’ the two times of day when mosquitos are out in abundance.

Garcia and his agency are warning city and county residents not to let their guard down just because summer is coming to an end. August and September are the months when victim numbers spike.

Evangelicals new take on inmate #PO1135809

David Conde
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Evangelicals new take on inmate #PO1135809
David Conde, Senior Consultant for International Programs

When Donald Trump ran for President in 2016, 81 percent of White Evangelicals came out for him. The 2020 run showed very similar support from this critical group for his candidacy.

There is, however, explicit indications that the backing is getting soft and beginning to break up. The turn of events can also diminish the Evangelical dream of becoming the primary belief system in the country and perhaps the official religion in America.

Trumps fourth indictment and processing as inmate #PO1135809 in Atlanta, could begin a significant abandonment of the Republican primary favorite by a larger part of the Evangelical Movement. What was a widespread toleration of Trump’s “sinful” nature because he was seen as an instrument to achieve God’s plan, is gradually losing its meaning.

The genesis of the change in opinion comes, for many, from what they believe is the fake personality the former President brings to the leadership he portrays. There is also an element of fear about his association with the concept of the Antichrist made most prominent in the 2 Epistles of John of the New Testament.

Ironically, the road to this thinking has little to do with Bible prophesy or spiritual guardrails provided by the Fundamentalist community. Rather, the avenue to this consideration is politically driven.

The accomplishment of the appointment of three Conservative Supreme Court Justices by President Trump and the Republican Senate earned him the highest level of support by Evangelicals, particularly when it was followed by the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Then came the 2022 midterm elections where the Woman Right to Choose and more specifically, the abortion issue, won the day and the Republican Party experienced one of its worst losses in recent history.

The finger-pointing that followed included former President Trump’s expressed feelings about the negative political consequences of the abortion matter. Trump’s public sentiments on the subject led to scrutiny of his position and support of the Pro-Life platform.

Everyone that has read the history of the former President knows that he was a Pro-Choice Democrat among other political affiliations before becoming a Pro-Life Republican. His utterances about the 2022 midterm political loses created more doubt within the Evangelical community as to his allegiance to what they consider God’s work.

The four indictments of Trump is encouraging the notions of his potential role as the Antichrist that many believe is a prominent element of the last days. This is because, as the threat of conviction and imprisonment become a probability, the authoritarian style he exhibits requires his followers to carry out acts of loyalty and exaggerated devotion to his persona.

Many Evangelical Christians believe that this practice is idol worship and a person-centered cult mentality. It convinces some that Christ is being replaced by Donald Trump.

During my childhood practice of Evangelical Christianity I was taught that the every individual in the congregation needed to develop a personal relationship with God. This relationship was expressed in testimony before the membership in church services.

The relationship was not to be interrupted by outside influences because they could lead a person away from the covenant. In this regard, it is ironic that Evangelical church leaders are exposing believers to outside guidance that can lead to potential alternatives to Christ. A major consequence of this is the exposure to people that seek to substitute themselves in place of what one holds most sacred. In this sense Donald Trump can be a criminal, go to jail and be considered a martyr.

Question for Trump Evangelicals. Where is Jesus in this?

The views expressed by David conde are not necessarily the views of LaVozColorado. comments and responses may be directed to News@lavozcolorado.com.

VA on track to house 38,000+ homeless Veterans in 2023

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VA on track to house 38,000+ homeless Veterans in 2023

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it has permanently housed 26,470 Veterans through July 2023, on pace to exceed its goal of housing 38,000 homeless Veterans in 2023. VA also announced more than $1 billion in grants to help homeless and at-risk Veterans through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families and Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem programs. These grants are a critical part of VA’s efforts to provide housing for Veterans in collaboration with the community.

Under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program, VA is awarding 256 grants totaling approximately $799 million to community organizations that help rapidly rehouse Veterans and their families, prevent the imminent loss of Veterans’ homes, or identify more suitable housing situations for Veterans and their families. Through the Grant and Per Diem program, VA is awarding 454 grants totaling approximately $257 million to community organizations that provide Veterans with transitional housing and case management — including connecting Veterans to VA benefits, community-based services, and permanent housing.

Ending Veteran homelessness is a top priority for VA and the Biden-Harris Administration. In 2022 alone, VA housed more than 40,000 formerly homeless Veterans, prevented more than 17,700 Veterans and their families from falling into homelessness, and helped nearly 191,700 additional Veteran families who were experiencing financial difficulties retain their homes or avoid foreclosure. Thanks in part to these efforts, the number of Veterans experienc- ing homelessness has fallen by 11 percent since early 2020 and by more than 55 percent since 2010.

“We won’t rest until every Veteran has the safe, stable home that they deserve – because none of our nation’s heroes should be homeless in this country they fought to defend,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough. “These grants will allow VA, alongside our community partners, to help provide more housing and wraparound services to more homeless and at-risk Veterans than ever before.”

Earlier this year, the Biden-Harris Administration announced major new actions to prevent and reduce homelessness among Veterans, including launching supportive services to quickly rehouse Veterans experiencing homelessness; providing new legal services for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness; and funding programs to help Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness find jobs and connect to work.

VA’s efforts to end Veteran homelessness are built upon the evidence-based “Housing First” approach, which prioritizes getting a Veteran into housing and providing them with the wraparound support they need to stay housed, including health care, job training, legal and education assistance and more.

For more information about VA’s comprehensive efforts to end Veteran homelessness, visit VA.gov/homeless. To learn more about the Grant and Per Diem program or view the full list of grantees, visit the Grant and Per Diem website. To learn more about the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program or view the full list of grantees, visit the Supportive Services for Veteran Families website.

If you are a Veteran who is experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838). Visit the VA Homeless Programs website to learn about housing initiatives and other programs for Veterans exiting homelessness.
Source: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

RTD selects consultant to develop a low/no-emissions transition plan

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RTD selects consultant to develop a low/no-emissions transition plan

WSP USA, Inc will develop the agency’s comprehensive facilities and fleet transition plan

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) has entered into a contract with WSP USA, Inc to evaluate the feasibility of transitioning the District’s facilities and fixed-route fleet to low/no-emission operations. The holistic plan, which is expected to be finalized in late 2024, will outline recommendations for facilities, fixed-route services by fleet type, a replacement schedule, and overall cost projections and proposed timelines.

“RTD remains focused on transitioning to a sustainable energy future,” said Debra A. Johnson, RTD General Manager and Chief Executive Officer. “The first step in that transition is to understand and consider all aspects of RTD’s system, including its facilities, infrastructure, and transit service delivery model. This plan will guide RTD’s future decisions as the agency transitions to low/no emissions.”

On April 25, 2023, the RTD Board authorized the General Manager and CEO to enter into a contract for consulting services to develop a holistic Low/No Emission Facilities and Fleet Transition Plan. The agency subsequently released a solicitation on May 23 to select a consultant to lead the planning process.

This week, RTD announced that WSP USA, Inc had been selected among five qualified firms that submitted proposals. WSP’s subject-matter expertise in this area will ensure RTD’s transition plan is not only comprehensive, but also specific to the agency’s needs and operating environment, and it aligns with the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. WSP USA, Inc, a New York-based consultancy firm with offices in Colorado, will immediately begin work on developing the transition plan. In conducting their work, WSP has committed to a 25% disadvantaged business enterprise participation goal, which further aligns with the agency’s commitment to the Strategic Priority of Community Value. The anticipated timeline for completing the full plan is the fourth quarter of 2024.

“This is a monumental and necessary step forward for RTD and the entire Denver metro region,” Johnson said. “RTD is not only planning for tomorrow, but for the tomorrows to come.”

Photo courtesy: RTD Facebook

RTD’s first steps toward a low/no-emission bus fleet transition were taken in 2000 with the deployment of hybrid-electric buses using compressed natural gas along the 16th Street Mall. In 2008, a subfleet of hybrid diesel-electric fixed-route buses was introduced to the system. Eventually, all previously used MallRide buses were replaced in 2017 by a fleet of 36 zero-emission battery electric buses. The agency has garnered operational knowledge through the deployment and maintenance of its low- and no-emission vehicles. This knowledge gained over the past two decades will support the development and eventual implementation of the comprehensive transition plan.

What’s Happening?

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What’s Happening?

Smithsonian Exhibition

Dolores Huerta: Revolution in the Fields/Revolución en los Campos" opens September 14 at the Greeley History Museum. The traveling Smithsonian exhibition shares Huerta’s story and her work as an activist in the farm workers movement.

Photo courtesy: City of Greeley

This bilingual (Spanish and English) exhibition was curated by The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) and has traveled all over the country. Weld County, with its own long history of farm worker activism, is its final stop.

The exhibition features a collection of photographs, and a free smartphone app includes interviews with Huerta and a short bilingual documentary video. Visitors will learn about Huerta’s early influences and her time as a female voice in the often male-dominated farm workers’ movement. The exhibition also includes information about Huerta’s fellow organizers Larry Itliong and César Chávez, and artistic contributors like Xavier Viramontes and El Teatro Campesino.

Huerta and her colleagues challenged the system and galvanized solidarity. Her name and impact are often overlooked. Her coined phrase “Yes, we can! ¡Si, se puede!” is often attributed to other historical figures. When most women were still expected to play domestic roles, Huerta introduced new models of womanhood. She was an energetic picket captain, persuasive lobbyist, and unyielding negotiator.

The Greeley History Museum (Visit GreeleyMuseums.com for more information), 714 8th Street, is open Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Que Pasa? is compiled by La Voz Staff. To submit an event for consideration please email attractions@lavozcolorado.com with Que Pasa in the subject line by Friday at 5 p.m.

Our Government

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White House

Statement from President Biden on Historic Action to Lower Prescription Drug Costs:”My Administration announced the first 10 Medicare Part D drugs that have been selected for price negotiation — for the first time ever. They are among the most common and costly prescriptions that treat everything from heart failure, blood clots, diabetes, arthritis, Crohn’s disease – and more. This is on top of progress we made in reducing the cost of insulin to $35 a month for seniors on Medicare.

Colorado Governor

President Joseph Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Colorado and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes from June 8 to June 23, 2023. “I applaud the White House for this action and thank the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and local officials who worked closely together to assess damages and determine if and when a county needs support from the state or federal government to enhance their efforts in providing support for Colorado communities,” said Governor Polis.

Denver Mayor

Mayor Mike Johnston today announced a preliminary list of potential sites for micro-community and hotel unit locations for persons experiencing homelessness. The mapped out sites, which will continue to be evaluated and vetted over the next couple weeks, provide a foundational step for the city’s initiative to bring 1,000 unsheltered residents inside by the end of the year while permanently closing encampments. Mayor Johnston and the Emergency Operations Center are in active conversations with private landowners, and this list will expand to include sites in every City Council District.

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