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Efforts persist to preserve Latino historical monuments after decades of racism left them neglected
Efforts persist to preserve Latino historical monuments after decades of racism left them neglected
Efforts persist to preserve Latino historical monuments after decades of racism left them neglected

Published on: 01/30/2026

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By Victoria Valenzuela | Edited by Patricia Guadalupe

When Elizabeth Ríos-Brooks stepped into her job as a Cultural Resource Program Coordinator at Boulder County Parks and Open Space last February, she knew she wanted to honor and uplift the many histories in the county, especially those that were historically overlooked. As a Puerto Rican in a predominantly white area, she came into the role with one question: “How do we tell stories of color on the land?”

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