Colorado House District 57 Representative Elizabeth Velasco is nearing the end of her first term in office and is hoping for the chance at a second. Elizabeth Velasco, like many people in her district, was born in Mexico. When she was a teenager, she and her parents found their way to the Vail Valley where […]
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Proyecto de ley por Elizabeth Velazco, representante de la Vertiente Occidental, para apoyar a los inmigrantes se convierte en ley
Por Elliot Wenzler Post Independent Traducción por Edgar Barrantes Un proyecto de ley que reserva fondos para ayudar a los inmigrantes en Colorado — presentado por la representante de la Vertiente Occidental — Elizabeth Velasco, ahora es ley después de que el gobernador Jared Polis firmara el proyecto de ley el miércoles. El Proyecto de […]
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Congresista demócrata Elizabeth Velasco tiene un inesperado contrincante republicano para el Distrito 57 de la Cámara de Representantes
Por Eleanor Bennett Aspen Public Radio Traducción por Convey Language Solutions El republicano Caleb Waller, de Silt, anunció que se presentará como candidato contra la demócrata Elizabeth Velasco, de Glenwood Springs, en las elecciones del Distrito 57 de la Cámara de Representantes que se celebrarán en noviembre. El distrito de la cámara estatal abarca los […]
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Real estate transfer bill would assist local affordable housing efforts
A bill that’s expected to be introduced by state Rep. Elizabeth Velasco when the Colorado Legislature convenes for the 2024 session next week aims to provide another tool in the effort to create more affordable housing locally. Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs, who represents House District 57, will be joined by state Sen. Dylan Roberts, D-Eagle (Senate […]
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Apple Tree water quality meeting set for May 18
Apple Tree Trailer Park, outside of New Castle, is home to several families which make up its small community. With a little push from a regional community organizing nonprofit, residents have begun to organize and advocate for their shared needs. VOCES Unidas de las Montañas “is an advocacy organization that works to elevate the voices […]
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Elected officials gather to oppose Uinta Basin Railway
The north bank of the Colorado River at the Grizzly Creek Rest Area was the setting for a press conference Friday, April 7, about the dangers of the proposed Uinta Basin Railway (UBR) to Coloradans and the entire Colorado River Basin. Organized by U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet’s office, speakers included the Senator plus U.S. Rep. […]
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Asamblea General de Colorado hace historia
Traducción por Dolores Duarte Cuando la 74ª Asamblea General de Colorado se reunió el 9 de enero, hizo historia con la mayor clase de legisladoras que ha existido. Cincuenta y uno de los 100 asientos en el senado y la cámara de representantes de Colorado están ocupados por mujeres – 44 de las cuales son […]
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History is made as Colorado General Assembly convenes
When the 74th Colorado General Assembly convened on Jan. 9, it made history with the largest-ever class of female legislators. Fifty-one of the 100 seats in Colorado’s Senate and House are held by women — 44 of whom are Democrats and seven Republicans. Nevada is the only other state to hold a female legislator majority. […]
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Promising perspective: Rep. Perry Will, Elizabeth Velasco and House District 57
The election quickly approaches. Among many choices, between candidates and propositions, Roaring Fork Valley residents will elect their representative for Colorado House District 57. Whereas House District 57 previously contained Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, as well as Garfield County, the district now includes Pitkin County and the Roaring Fork Valley portion of Eagle County. […]
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Una perspectiva prometedora: El representante Perry Will, Elizabeth Velasco y el Distrito 57
Traducción por Dolores Duarte La elección se acerca rápidamente. Entre muchas opciones, entre candidatos y propuestas, los residentes del valle de Roaring Fork elegirán a su representante para el Distrito 57 de la cámara de representantes de Colorado. Mientras que el Distrito 57 de la cámara anteriormente contenía los condados de Moffat y Río Blanco, […]