Articles by Joe Contreras

Who Really Killed Neva Romero & “Los Seis de Boulder”? XicanIndie Film Festival

By Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media Who really killed Neva Romero and the other five Chicano activists who died in two separate bombings over…

Paper Tiger, ‘Beto’ Takes 1st Place At DFW Paper Fashion Show, New York Next!

By Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media,  Photos by Jonathan Garcia & Carmen Mayta, Videos by Milter Herrera-Milter Media (see below) Move over Mondo Guerra make…

River Sisters Partnership between Denver & Mexico Formed To Protect Colorado River

On March 26, 2018 Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mayor José Enrique Reina Lizárraga of the City of…

A Dream Come True, “Hamilton” Inspires, Educates & Entertains 2700 Denver Area Students

Article & Photos by Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media, Videos courtesy Denver Center for the Performing Arts (see more performances below) “It was a…

Latinas First Foundation Honors Eight Colorado Latina Leaders, May 4th

The Latinas First Foundation will hold its 7th Annual Luncheon on Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts Seawell Ballroom….

Andrea Ocampo, From NFL Cheerleader to Top Sports Broadcaster & Much More…

By Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver & Latin Life America Media To say this young Latina sports announcer is up and coming would be an…

Must Sea, Dead Sea Scrolls, A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity

Photos by Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver & Latin Life America Media (see photos gallery below) A unique once in a lifetime opportunity opens today…

If Anything Can Break Down Cultural Barriers It’s Music. ‘Lucy Rose’ Soulful and Authentic, LLD Concert Review

Article & Photos by Monica Padilla and Dana Hobaica, Latin Life Denver Media Lucy Rose, British indie folk singer and songwriter sweept into Denver this…

Rebels With A Cause, 200+ Latino Advocates Gather In Denver

By Miguel Baca Barragan, Photos by Jolene J. Cardenas for Latin Life Denver Media (see photo gallery below) “We’re  talking about environmental justice, immigrant justice,…

“The River Bride” A Fish Out Of Water, LLD Theater Review

By Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver/America Media The River Bride is as delightfully entertaining as it fascinating. A bit of a Disney fairy-tale but  more…