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Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for assistance programs like SNAP, or Social Security benefits, even though they contribute to those programs by paying payroll and other taxes. (Adobe Stock)

Fact-checking GOP claims on immigrants

During last week's Republican National Convention, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Americans are not safe due to immigrants committing violent crimes…

Oso Outdoors offers winter and summer programs, including mountain biking, which aim to help bring more diversity to outdoor recreation in Summit County. (Adobe Stock)

Conservationists want free national park access for newest U.S. citizens

Conservation groups are asking federal agencies to give newly naturalized U.S. citizens a free America the Beautiful National Parks pass. Javier …

Voting by people who are not U.S. citizens already is illegal in federal elections, and there is no indication it's happening anywhere in significant numbers. (Adobe Stock)

Groups debunk claims of 'skyrocketing' numbers of non-citizen voters

After a recent flurry of claims that Democrats are allowing immigrants into the country illegally in order to register them to vote in the upcoming U.…

Es ilegal para las personas que no son ciudadanas estadounidenses votar en elecciones federales, y no hay indicios de que est� sucediendo en ning�n lugar en cantidades significativas. (Adobe Stock)

Desacreditan afirmaciones de que votantes no ciudadanos están en 'aumento'

Después de una reciente avalancha de afirmaciones de que los demócratas están permitiendo la entrada ilegal de inmigrantes al país…

Salud Family Health Centers has served over 70 thousand patients, including migrant farm workers, and has created over 600 jobs. (Adobe Stock)

VIPs tour Salud Family Health Center’s mobile clinic

United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo - D-Thornton - recently paid a visit to Salud Family …

Salud Family Health Centers ha atendido a m�s de 70 mil pacientes, incluidos trabajadores agr�colas migrantes, y ha creado m�s de 600 puestos de trabajo. (Adobe Stock)

VIPs recorren clínica móvil del Centro de Salud Familiar "Salud"

El Secretario de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos, Xavier Becerra, y la Representante del Congreso, Yadira Caraveo, visitaron …

La ley de Colorado tiene como objetivo mantener los distritos electorales justos al tomar el proceso de redistribuci�n de distritos, que ocurre despu�s de cada conteo del censo estadounidense una vez por d�cada, fuera de las manos de los funcionarios electos y en manos de comisiones independientes. (Adobe Stock)

Latinos del condado de Weld ganan caso judicial por mapas manipulados

os comisionados del condado de Weld regresan a la mesa de dibujo después de que un tribunal de distrito del condado dictaminó que sus mapas …

Latinos account for 47% of agricultural field workers and 46% of construction laborers in the U.S. and face extreme summer heat threats due to climate change. (JackF/Adobe Stock)

Climate change challenging Latinos' health and heritage

As climate change makes extreme weather events more common globally, Latinos often face the most significant effects to their health, safety…

While enrollment in SilverEnhanced Savings has hit the funding cap, undocumented Coloradans who are not eligible for other programs can still get health insurance through Omni-Salud. (Adobe Stock)

Strong demand among undocumented Coloradans for health coverage

Colorado's Omni-Salud program - which allows low-income undocumented Coloradans and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients to enroll in aff…

Some crops beneath solar panels only need watering every couple of days, compared with every few hours for those grown in direct sunlight. (Adobe Stock)

Solar-Farming Combos Reducing Water Usage

By Jane Palmer for Ensia.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Ser…

A recent survey found that 65% of parents think their school has done an

New Survey Spotlights Parents’ Mindsets in 2022-2023 School Year

More than half of parents in Colorado and across the nation continue to be concerned about children's mental health, according to the latest survey …

The average premiums for Colorado consumers are predicted to increase 11.3% next year, but all insurers must offer Colorado Option plans with premiums 5% lower than 2021 levels. (Adobe Stock)

DACA, Undocumented People Eligible for Coverage Under Colorado Option

For the first time, Coloradans without documentation will be able to purchase Colorado Option health insurance plans through the state's individual …

Colorado state demographers project that by 2050, one in three Colorado residents will be Latino. (Adobe Stock)

Latinos Win Seat at Voter Redistricting Table

DENVER - This year Colorado joined 13 other states trying to take politics out of the once-a-decade voter redistricting process, and Latino …

Nearly 20% of undocumented workers in the U.S. have jobs in retail businesses considered essential, including grocery stores and food service. (Adobe Stock)

Immigration-Reform Vigil at Sen. Hickenlooper's Office

DENVER -- Faith organizations joined a prayer vigil led by a coalition of immigrants' rights supporters on Thursday, outside the office of Sen…

Casi el 20% de los trabajadores indocumentados en los EE. UU. tienen trabajos en negocios minoristas que se consideran esenciales, incluidas las tiendas de comestibles y el servicio de alimentos. (Adobe Stock)

Vigilia por la Reforma Migratoria en la oficina del Senador Hickenlooper

DENVER -- Organizaciones religiosas se unieron el jueves a una vigilia de oración dirigida por una coalición de defensores por los derechos …

President Joe Biden's COVID relief package includes $160 billion to fund speedier vaccine distribution. (CBS4)

Colorado Children's Groups Urge U.S. Senate to Pass COVID Relief

DENVER -- Colorado advocates for children, low-income workers and other vulnerable populations are urging Congress to pass President Joe Biden's …

Vida Foundation's 'Take My Hand' program will serve healthy after-school snacks for Eagle County's elementary-age kids. (Dilawarali/Pixabay)

Nonprofit Launched to Serve Eagle County Immigrant Communities

EDWARDS, Colo. -- Immigrant communities in Eagle County are celebrating this week's launch of the Vida Foundation, the brainchild of Pastor Josué…

The number of Colorado kids without health insurance is likely to increase further after thousands of families lost employer-based coverage in the economic fallout from COVID-19. (Vperemen.com/Wikimedia Commons)

73,000 Colorado Children Faced Pandemic without Health Coverage

DENVER -- Even before the coronavirus pandemic brought the economy to its knees, the number of Colorado children without health insurance was on the …

Una profesora de CSU dice que luego de tomar su curso de sociolog�a, aproximadamente uno de cada cuatro estudiantes reporta haber aprendido a ser

¿Puede enseñar un College a sus estudiantes a "Des-aprender" el Racismo?

Fort Collins, CO - En medio de protestas nacionales por la injusticia racial de las policías, muchos Americanos están reexaminando sus …

Community health centers helped employers implement paid sick-leave policies after migrant workers became eligible under a state guidance. (USDA)

CO Health Centers Pivot to Reach Migrant Workers During Pandemic

FORT LUPTON, Colo. -- Colorado's community health centers have had to shift gears during the coronavirus pandemic to ensure migrant workers, who …

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was established by executive order under the Obama administration to protect young people brought to the U.S. as children. (Tina Griego/Colorado Independent)

SCOTUS Decision Leaves Protections in Place for Thousands in CO

DENVER -- When Tania Chairez, an educator and founder of Convivir Colorado, tuned into the U.S. Supreme Court's blog Thursday morning, she expected …

Census numbers determine how the federal government distributes taxpayer dollars to states for education, food assistance, health care, housing and many children's programs. (U.S. Census Bureau)

Census 2020: Redoubling Efforts to Count Kids 5 and Younger

DENVER --The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way nonprofits delivering in-home early-childhood development programs connect with families. As the …

Census 2020: PSAs in Spanish

DENVER -- Three audio public service announcements related to the 2020 census are available to all media outlets in Colorado. The spots were created …

Census outreach work that was supposed to wrap up in March has been extended to Oct. 31, even though funding levels have remained the same. (U.S. Census Bureau)

Census 2020: Working Hard to Count Communities During Pandemic

DENVER -- Making sure that all residents are counted in the 2020 Census got a lot harder after the coronavirus pandemic forced Colorado communities in…

The 2020 census has suspended field operations, but forms still can be filled out online at 2020Census.gov, over the phone by calling the number provided in your invitation, and by paper through the mail. (Pixabay)

Census 2020: Risk of Undercount in Rural Colorado

STERLING, Colo. -- The census is supposed to be a complete count of everyone in the country, but people always are missed, and rural residents tend …

On any given day, more than 9,619 people experience homelessness in Colorado. (Needpix)

Census 2020: Counting Colorado's Homeless Population

SILVERTHORNE, Colo. -- Today is Census Day. Most homes already have received an invitation by mail to participate in the 2020 census, but invitations …

In 2016, census numbers were tapped to calculate and deliver more than $13 billion for Colorado programs, roughly $2,300 per resident. (Pixabay)

Census 2020: Fears Remain Even After Citizenship Question Blocked

DENVER -- The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration's efforts to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, but immigrant rights …

Census participants will be able to respond in 13 languages online or by phone: English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, French, Tagalog, Polish, Haitian, Creole, Portuguese and Japanese. (PxHere)

Census 2020: Counting People Who Speak Little English

DENVER -- Getting an accurate count in the upcoming 2020 Census could be a big factor in determining whether federally funded agencies can provide the…

The U.S. Constitution requires a full count of all people living in the nation, regardless of immigration or citizenship status, every ten years. (USAF)

Census 2020: Removing Barriers for Communities of Color

DENVER -- People of color make up more than 30% of Colorado's population, and civic leaders are working to ensure all residents are counted in the …

Colorado's community health centers serve medical, dental and behavioral patients regardless of ability to pay and offer a sliding-fee discount for low-income patients who can't afford private insurance co-pays. (Pxhere)

Community Health Centers Seeing Increase in Uninsured Patients

OLATHE, Colo. – The latest Colorado Health Institute survey found the number of people in the state without health coverage was holding steady …

A new program gives grants to food pantries across Colorado to purchase produce, dairy and protein from Colorado producers. (USAID)

Food Pantries Racing to Meet Grant Deadline

DENVER – Food pantries across Colorado are putting finishing touches on their second-round grant applications before a deadline Friday…

The Colorado Rapid Response Network has grown to more than 300 trained volunteers throughout the state, ready to respond to immigration raids. (DOD)

Immigrant Rights Hotline Offers Broad Mental Health Benefits

DENVER – As the Trump administration continues to threaten a roundup of undocumented immigrants, immigrant rights organizations in Colorado say …

Despite a federal ruling blocking the Trump administration's move to add an untested citizenship question to the 2020 Census, the matter is widely expected to be resolved by the U.S. Supreme Court. (Alpha Stock Images)

Report: Colorado Should Invest in Census Outreach

DENVER — Colorado should invest $12 million in state funds to ensure an accurate count in the upcoming 2020 Census. That’s the …

Immigrants applying for food stamps for their U.S. citizen children do not have to provide agencies with their personal immigration status. (Pixabay)

Food Resources Still Available Despite 'Public Charge' Proposal

DENVER — Children's advocates are sounding the alarm about a recent proposal by the Trump administration that would make it easier to deny immig…

The public can submit comments on a new proposal that would allow the Department of Homeland Security to deny legal status to families that access programs including Medicaid. Comments must be received before Dec. 10. (U.S. Navy)

Health Advocates Cry Foul Over Trump Adminstration's Public Charge Rule

DENVER – Health care advocates are warning that a new rule proposed by the Trump administration could effectively block children's access to hea…

El p�blico en general puede enviar comentarios sobre una nueva propuesta que permitir�a al Departament of Homeland Security negar el estatus legal a familias que accedan a programas p�blicos, incluso Medicaid. Deben ser recibidos antes del 10 de diciembre. (US Navy)

Defensores de la Salud Lloran la regla “Cargo al Público” de la Administración Trump

DENVER – Los defensores de la salud levantan la voz contra una propuesta reciente de la administración Trump, que facilitaría …

Los 20 centros comunitarios de salud de Colorado brindan atenci�n m�dica y dental a m�s de 740,000 colorade�os habitantes de comunidades que de otra manera no tendr�an acceso a los servicios. (Flickr) Los 20 centros comunitarios de salud de Colorado brindan atenci�n m�dica y dental a m�s de 740,000 colorade�os habitantes de comunidades que de otra manera no tendr�an acceso a los servicios. (Flickr)

El Reconocimiento Nacional podría ayudar a impulsar a la fuerza laboral

GREELEY, Colo. – Apenas un año después de que los líderes del estado se reunieron a desarrollar el “Plan de Colorado para …

Quienes reciben el SNAP, programa antes conocido como �food stamps�, pueden duplicar su poder de compra si compran productos cultivados en Colorado, en comercios participantes. (Galatas)

El Colorado rural dirige sus esfuerzos a resolver insuficiencia alimentaria

Saguache, CO – Apenas un año después de que los líderes del estado se reunieron a desarrollar el “Plan de Colorado para …

Activists protesting outside ICE offices in Centennial say longtime Colorado resident families are being separated under the Trump administration's zero-tolerance immigration policies. (Wikimedia Commons)

Colorado ICE Encampment Issues Three Demands

CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Coloradans are joining protesters in California, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Texas against …

The Zaldivars are among almost 277,000 Colorado residents living in households with an undocumented family member, including an estimated 130,000 children. (Zaldivar family)

Measuring the Social and Economic Costs of Detention, Deportation

DENVER — As officials struggle to meet a court-ordered deadline to reunite families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border, a new report …

Rosa Sabido, seen here with her mother Blanca Valdivia, followed orders by ICE to report each year for a temporary stay, until her last request was denied. (Dana Peterson)

After Year in Sanctuary, Colorado Woman Pushes People's Resolution

By Lornet Turnbull for Yes! Media Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Public News Service Reporting for the Yes! Magazine-Public News Service …

Nearly 64 percent of bottled water comes from municipal taps, according to a new report. (Pixabay)

Study: Most Bottled Water Comes from Tap, More Expensive Than Gasoline

DENVER – Sales are skyrocketing for the bottled water industry, but what are companies actually selling to customers? In its new report "Take …

Grassroots groups are encouraging anyone who witnesses U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities to call a toll-free 24-hour hotline at 844-UNITE-41. (ICE/Wikimedia Commons)

Groups Reignite 24HR Hotline to Support Immigrants

DENVER – A coalition of labor, faith, and grassroots organizers is renewing efforts to assist immigrants targeted for deportation. The Colorado …

New research suggests that communities that are able to meet and interact with people from different backgrounds tend to have less hate. (Pixabay)

Study: Regional Factors Drive Hate Groups in U.S.

DENVER - Hate is a national phenomenon, but the way hate is directed varies depending on where you live, according to new research from the …

AFSC Colorado is organizing an open forum in Denver on Jan. 27 in an effort to build support for immigration policies that would prevent families from being separated through deportation. (Alex Wong/GettyImages)

Colorado Groups Step Up Pressure for Congress to Act on Immigration

DENVER – Immigrants' rights supporters say they'll turn to Congress after the Trump administration removed Temporary Protected Status for nearly…

Colorado could lose nearly $3 billion in gross domestic product and $768 million in lost tax revenues over the next decade if DACA ends, according to research by the Cato Institute. (Getty Images)

"Dreamers" to Risk Arrest in Push for Congress to Act on Immigration

DENVER – Some 15,000 undocumented immigrants and supporters, including more than 20 from Colorado, are in Washington Wednesday to urge Congress …

More than 17,000 Coloradans who entered the U.S. as children could face deportation if Congress does not act to save the DACA program. (Duffman/Wikimedia Commons)

Young Coloradans Press Congress to Pass Dream Act

DENVER -- Colorado advocates for immigrants' rights are doubling down on efforts to press Congress to pass the Dream Act, which would provide a path …

Children of color frequently face disadvantages compared with their white peers including under-resourced schools. (Pixabay)

Despite Progress, Disparities Persist for Colorado Kids of Color

DENVER – The "opportunity gap" between Colorado's children of color and white kids has narrowed but isn't going away, according to a new report …

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