January is a new year

In January the theme for the 2009 edition is: what now?

Staff

The gift of volunteering

(Corrected version,1-07-09; The wording of the second sentence, seventh paragraph, has been revised.)
Start something new by getting involved
in something...

Ruben Hernandez

New year, new faces, new concerns

State, community leaders face daunting task in ’09

Julie Amparano

Much ado about nada

Parents objected name of Gilbert district’s fifth high school.

Staff

Heads of state

Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano selected as secretary of the Homeland Security Department

Staff

Noted architect Gonzales dies at 84

Award-winning Arizona architect, Bennie M. Gonzales has died at age 84

Staff

Legislative shake-out

Movement in the two divisions of Arizona Legislature

Staff

Arizona visits Mexico

Arizona Mexico Arts Administrators exchange program went well

Staff

Mexico emigration falls 42 percent

Mexican emigration has dropped 42 percent over the past two years

Staff

Garcia awarded $150,000

Isabel Garcia was awarded $150,000 from the Lannan Foundation in Santa Fe, N.M

Staff

Lights, camera ...

January appears to be launch time for locally-shot films produced by two Latinos.

Staff

Lola's Voicemail:

Janet, cuídate, we’re going to miss you

Staff

Hispanic how-to book can grow your business

New book documents the Latino work experience in corporate America

Staff

Rain of words

The Buried Sea is a rich, lush compilation of Rane Arroyo's work

By Ruben Hernandez

Playright Diaz wins ATC's 2008 Latino Award

Puerto Rican playwright with a “hip-hop flair” wins 2008 National Latino Playwriting Award

Ruben Hernandez

Xico, Inc.

Honoring Arizona’s artistic mosaic and spirit

Ruben Hernandez

Get on board for Lion King

Join LPM for Disney’s presentation of the musical The Lion King

Staff

Tortilla twist

Besides quesadillas and tacos, tortillas can be found hasta en la sopa!

Jesus Adrian Ledezma

Nature’s respite

Lure of Westward Look Resort tied to its amenities, Sonoran charm

Ruben Hernandez

Need help recareering?

Two experts counsel on finding that new job

The gift of Education

Keeping the brain in shape is just as important as keeping one’s body in shape

Staff

CPLC Esperanza Awards

Six Valley educators were honored recently as winners of the 10th annual Esperanza Latino Teacher Awards given by Chicanos por la Causa.

Staff

Latino children rank low in reading statistics

Statistics show that by the fourth grade, less than one-third of all American children are reading at or above grade level.

Staff

INSPIRE high schoolers to explore new worlds

Applications from 9th- to 12th-grade students interested in science, technology, engineering and math are being accepted for INSPIRE’s online community through Dec. 31.

Staff

Giving it his all

Longtime corrections employee uses tamales, compassion to make difference

Peter Madrid

Serving up excellence

Entrepreneur aims high with chicken brand name

Peter Madrid

ASU professor trains Mexican truckers

Trains them in highway commerce safety rules, and to speak English

Staff

DATOS: Latino population, market grows stronger, younger

Arizona Hispanic market and consumer power continues its strong growth

Staff

Knoodle joins with Defero

The alliance highlights a partnering trend between independent firms in order to cut costs

Staff

Hispanic families’ income fell in the 2000s

Hispanic workers are facing harder times than most

Staff

Export office opens at SkySong

For business owners who want to take advantage of export opportunities

Staff

BCBS offers new, affordable options

BCBSAZ introduced five new individual health plan options for people on a budget

Staff

Fimbres enters Tucson High Hall of Fame

One of five new members inducted into the Tucson High Badger Foundation Hall of Fame

Staff

Cabrera joins GPEC board

Also, Arizona Cardinals President Michael Bidwill is the new chairman

Staff

Phoenix School of Law adds Perez to staff

Named assistant director of the Center of Professional Development

Staff

Yanez launches new firm

For You Professional Technologies is headquartered in Tucson

Staff

Cordero named chair for Handi-Dogs

Joining Cordero on the board are Paul Loucks and Beverly Downey

Staff

Chavez receives Adjutant General’s Award

Anna Maria Chavez was awarded the prestigious Medal

Staff

Trejo accepted at Harvard Business School

He will work on Wall Street for two years then enter Harvard’s MBA program

Staff

Wells Fargo announcements

Lydia Aranda named president of Wells Fargo Arizona Regional Banking Diversity Council

Staff

Aros honored by Girl Scouts

Receives World of Courage Award

Staff

AzHHA honors Aguirre

State Sen. Amanda Aguirre (D.) honored with “Legislative Appreciation Award”

Staff

DOC honors top Latinos

Those recognized were announced in October at the Valley Garden Center

Staff

All paths lead to change

Phoenix councilman empowers people

Peter Madrid