Lori Lizarraga
9NEWS.com
Denver, CO, United States
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SCL Health vaccine clinic improves access with Spanish-language resources
Improvements were spurred on and successfully implemented through a partnership with local Latino community advocate Ezzie Dominguez. → Read More
Overland High community grieves sudden loss of Principal Aleshia Armour
Overland High School canceled classes Monday as the Cherry Creek Schools community grieves the sudden and devastating loss of 42-year-old Principal Aleshia Armour. → Read More
Kids' Kreations ice cream (run entirely by local youth) is taking off in Denver
The group of kids and tweens was brought together through a new program by The McBride Impact and Struggle of Love Foundation that is focused on youth development. → Read More
After weeks on a ventilator, this COVID patient's family worried he would die. He began to recover instead
Colorado man Don Carson's family was told to prepared to say goodbye, but the next day, he began to improve. He spent weeks on a ventilator with COVID-19. → Read More
Should Colorado move forward with standardized testing?
As of Thursday, a representative with the governor's office said they are not considering any executive action at this time. → Read More
Students asking for help bringing $75,000 Black history curriculum to their school
After advocating for Black history curriculum in Denver Public Schools, four students are nearing their goal. One local donor is the first to join their final push. → Read More
A local, family-run real estate group has a new fund for single parents
Inspired by their own mothers, The Dixon Real Estate Group is donating a portion of every home closing to single-parent families with minority children in Colorado. → Read More
Interpreters help share vaccine opportunities with underserved communities
UCHealth in Colorado is using 45 medical interpreters to help spread vaccine information to underserved communities in several languages to help ease the pandemic. → Read More
Local community-based clinic is vetting who can sign up for its COVID vaccines
Advocates and health partners are making a more concerted effort to reach Latinos in Denver County and the surrounding area, like Tepeyac Community Health Center. → Read More
Latinos in Colorado continue to face challenges getting vaccinated
The National Western Complex played host to SCL Health and community partners to bring 5,000 vaccines to Latino communities. → Read More
In-person ESL testing continues during pandemic across Colorado
Some advocates want ESL testing paused in the pandemic, but the Colorado Department of Education is continuing the in-person tests for English language learners. → Read More
9-year-old Broomfield girl inspires legislation for people with hearing loss
Third-grader Ally Tumblin's letter inspired Congressman Joe Neguse to introduce "Ally's Act," a bill that will require insurance companies to cover hearing devices. → Read More
State working to bring COVID-19 vaccine to communities of color
People of color have been vaccinated at a lower rate than white Coloradans, according to statewide data. → Read More
Local artists, homeless advocates pen song about solutions, not sweeps at homeless encampments
Denver must give a warning before it cleans up homeless camps, even if there's a public health concern, after a new ruling from the U.S. District Court of Colorado. → Read More
Local nurse spends time answering COVID-19 questions in Spanish, English
Maria Milagros Kneusel, a registered nurse at Centura Health, is one of the "champions" on the state's Champions for Vaccine Equity taskforce. → Read More
Salud and UCHealth focus COVID-19 vaccine clinic on communities of color
Through a partnership with Salud and UCHealth, a popup clinic in Aurora saw hundreds vaccinated Thursday and Friday. → Read More
Restaurant owners have mixed reviews after one week at 'Level Orange'
It's been one week since restaurants were allowed to reopen with 25% indoor dining in more than 30 counties. → Read More
Preliminary hearing approaching for PSL protestors facing dozens of felony charges
The group was with the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) in Denver. Their fight for justice in the death of Elijah McClain brought thousands into the streets. → Read More
'A process of listening and hearing': Task force aims to address minorities' vaccine concerns
A statewide survey in September showed nearly 50% of Black and Latino Coloradans would not get the COVID vaccine. → Read More
Community rallies to save The Lion's Lair on Colfax from closing for good
The Lion's Lair has been a well-known music venue in Denver since the 90s when the pandemic shut them down for months. Now, the community is coming together to help. → Read More