Latino voters in Mountain West states consider climate-related issues to be key at the time of deciding whether to support an elected official, a new poll by the Hispanic Access Foundation shows.

Voters, including 74% of Republicans, 87% of Independents and 96% of Democrats, would support candidates in elections who prioritize conservation on public lands, according to Colorado College's latest Conservation in the West Poll.

Hispanic Access is delighted to announce the transition of Juan Rosas from Conservation Program Associate to Por La Creación Faith-Based Alliance Network Manager. With a community service career spanning several years, he has not only founded and directed multiple nonprofits in Southern California, but he has been highly successful working with faith leaders to advocate for the protection of public lands. 

La Encuesta de Conservación en el Oeste del State of the Rockies Project (Proyecto del Estado de las Montañas Rocosas) de Colorado College, en su 14ª edición anual y lanzada hoy, reveló que los problemas de tierras públicas y agua, como la pérdida de hábitat, el acceso a la naturaleza y la contaminación y disponibilidad del agua, son de gran importancia para los votantes latinos en el oeste y juegan un papel clave en cómo votarán en el 2024.

Colorado College’s 14th annual State of the Rockies Project Conservation in the West Poll released today revealed that public lands and water issues like habitat loss, access to nature, and water pollution and availability are highly important to Latino voters in the West and play a key role in how they will vote in 2024. 

Mudslides, flooded roadways and power outages were just some of the effects experienced by California residents Monday morning, as a back-to-back atmospheric river hit the west coast.

Hispanic Access Foundation is thrilled to announce the newest addition to the team, Jessyca Saavedra as the Community Navigator Program Director. She has a proven track record of empowering and advocating for underserved and underrepresented communities. 

Hispanic Access is thrilled to announce the addition of Meggy Adorno, Abby Rea Hicks, Laura Wood, and Sharon Zavala as Grant Assistance Navigators to support the non-governmental organizations participating in the Community Navigator program in their pursuit of funding opportunities with the U.S. Forest Service.

Hispanic Access Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of Ellen Alderton, who will serve as the Senior Grants Officer. As part of her new role, she will collaborate closely with all departments, as well as current and potential partners to develop successful grant proposals. Alderton brings more than 30 years of experience in marketing, grant writing, and fundraising for Latino-serving organizations and initiatives.

Hispanic Access is thrilled to announce the addition of Evelyn Aviles, Angela Conde, Evelyn Miguel, and Lesley Zepeda as Administrative Navigators to support the Community Navigator program’s operation.