Sol del Valle editor Bianca Godina, intern Jaqueline Ramirez and marketing manager Margarita Alvarez were all smiles during the event. Photo by Klaus Kocher

The Glenwood Springs Library hosted a well-attended relaunch party for Sol del Valle on Saturday, June 29. Around 100 people stopped by with a photo booth, music by DJ TEAJ, activities for kids, nonprofits and businesses tabeling and delicious food provided by Frida’s, ProMex Bakery, Sabor de Mexico, Sal Mex Restaurant and Taquería El Yaqui. Colorado Mountain College graciously supported as an event sponsor.
After more than two years of production in partnership with Aspen Daily News, the Sol del Valle standalone is now being printed and distributed by The Sopris Sun nonprofit. Aspen Daily News remains a close partner and we are endlessly grateful for their dedication to launching the standalone and establishing essential infrastructure. We look forward to working with all members of our local Spanish-language news collaboration to make Sol del Valle a multimedia vehicle for informing and involving the Valley’s diverse Latino population with a dedicated local news platform.

Find the new Sol del Valle on newsstands every Friday and online at www.soldelvalle.org

Event attendees enjoyed playing lotería — Mexican bingo. Photo by Klaus Kocher
Pueblo Azul was one of several nonprofits that set up a booth. Photo by Klaus Kocher
Youngsters got silly with photo booth props. Photo by Klaus Kocher
Sopris Sun youth correspondent Yesenia Benavides Burgos helped document the event. Photo by Klaus Kocher
Jaqueline Ramirez has played a crucial role writing stories and managing social media for Sol del Valle. Photo by Yesenia Benavides Burgos
Families too enjoyed the photo booth. Photo by Yesenia Benavides Burgos
Kids’ activities kept everyone entertained. Photo by Yesenia Benavides Burgos