When Regan Byrd was 8 years old, she wanted to be a lawyer. This came from growing up in Highlands Ranch, a conservative and predominantly white community — 80% of the population identifies as white according to 2023 census data — where Byrd learned to advocate for herself in response to directly experiencing racism. This […]
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Aprende más sobre la interseccionalidad avanzada
Por Jackie Ramirez El Sol del Valle Cuando Regan Byrd tenía ocho años quería ser abogada. Byrd creció en Highlands Ranch, una comunidad conservativa donde la mayoría se identifica como blanca según los datos del censo del 2023. Ahí ella aprendió mucho sobre argumentación y cómo abogar por sí misma al experimentar racismo interpersonal durante […]
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RFOV helps improve outdoor space at Cactus Valley Elementary
On May 20, Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) teamed up with students and teachers at Cactus Valley Elementary School in Silt to improve outdoor spaces on campus. RFOV promotes stewardship of public lands by engaging communities in education, restoration and conservation projects. The RFOV program known as “Spruce Up Your School” can include creating school […]
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Savings Collaborative ayuda a inmigrantes hispanos y latinos a construir resiliencia financiera
Jackie Ramirez Interna del Sopris Sun En diciembre de 2023, Savings Collaborative ayudó a 500 familias a ahorrar $400 cada una para “protegerse contra pequeñas emergencias financieras” — 149 familias ahorraron $2,500. La estrategia disminuye la probabilidad de experimentar dificultades financieras cuando las circunstancias de la vida cambian. Según un estudio de mayo de 2022 […]
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Savings Collaborative helps Hispanic and Latino immigrants build financial resilience
In December 2023, the Savings Collaborative helped 500 families save $400 each to “protect against small financial emergencies” — 149 families saved $2,500. The strategy decreases the likelihood of experiencing financial hardship when life circumstances change. According to a May 2022 study by the Federal Reserve Board, 37% of Americans do not have $400 to […]
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Se anuncian dos estudiantes locales más fueron otorgados la beca de la Fundación Boettcher
Por Jackie Ramirez El Sol del Valle El 1 de mayo de 2024, la Fundación Boettcher anunció la lista completa de este año de los becarios seleccionados en base a su rendimiento académico, liderazgo y carácter. A los estudiantes se les otorgó una beca anual de $20,000 por cuatro años y siguen siendo elegibles para […]
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Two more local students announced as Boettcher Foundation scholarship recipients
On May 1, The Boettcher Foundation announced this year’s full list of scholarship recipients selected based on academics, leadership and character. These students each were awarded an annual scholarship of $20,000 for four years and remain eligible to receive institutional, merit or need-based aid from their universities. The Boettcher Scholarship not only hopes to serve […]
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DACA: Not a solution, only a Band-Aid
On March 20, 2024, Sen. Michael Bennet and U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, along with other Colorado lawmakers, called for oversight of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) concerning delays in employment authorization for recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, also known as DACA. “The over 13,000 Dreamers located throughout Colorado are actively […]
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Estudiantes de primera generación son otorgados importantes becas
Jackie Ramirez The Sopris Sun Las becas Daniels Fund y Boettcher Foundation presentaron a sus beneficiarios de este año. Las becas premian a estudiantes de carácter fuerte, no sólo en la escuela sino también fuera de ella. Los beneficiarios tienen cubierto el costo total de asistencia en las escuelas asociadas en Colorado, Nuevo México, Utah, […]
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First generation students discuss their journey to become scholarship recipients
On March 25, the Daniels Scholarship Program announced this year’s recipients. Three students from the Roaring Fork area were chosen. The scholarship awards students of strong character, not only in school, but outside as well. The recipients have their full cost of attendance covered at partner schools in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming or […]