16 April 2025
DAILY INDEPENDENT: Water wars: Political divides, lack of Latino voices are devastating the Colorado River
The Colorado River begins in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and flows an astounding 1,450 miles through the American Southwest, passing through 30 tribal nations and seven states. It is a crucial water source for…
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14 April 2025
Hispanic Access’ Statement on Reintroduction of Legislation to Establish Chesapeake National Recreation Area
Today, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md) reintroduced legislation to create a Chesapeake National Recreation Area (CNRA) that would operate as part of the National Park Service. In response, Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic…
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05 April 2025
Hispanic Access’ Statement on Amendment to Protect Parks and Access to Nature
In yesterday’s “vote-a-rama” preceding the final vote on the latest Budget Resolution, Senators John Hickenlooper's (D-CO) and Martin Heinrich’s (D-NM) bipartisan amendment to block any effort to sell off America’s parks and public lands through…
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31 March 2025
Rooted in Legacy: Honoring César Chávez and the Voices of Farmworkers
In a small, predominantly Latino town in California’s Central Valley, Antonio grew up surrounded by agricultural fields, Spanish-speaking neighbors, and a deep connection to the land. This sense of community and belonging, shaped by frequent…
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26 March 2025
EL PASO MATTERS: Reflecting 2-year designation anniversary of Castner Range National Monument
As we draw closer to the two-year anniversary of the Castner Range National Monument (CRNM) designation in El Paso, Texas, we find ourselves reflecting on what this achievement means for the nation and to those…
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24 March 2025
WALB 10 NEWS: Best Life: Latino Communities are Growing
Maite Arce is one of these people. She founded the Hispanic Access Foundation, and each year connects Latinos to resources. She sees a growing movement in the Latino community.
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