Rita J. Martinez talks in 2000 about her experience growing up in Pueblo, Colorado. Here she is discussing her parents and their involvement in the steelworkers union as well as church. She largely talks about her mom's involvement with church activities among other leadership which encouraged her to become involved in leadership activities.
Wooden cross made from tree branches; barbed wire 'crown of thorns' through cross section; face, torso, and arm of Jesus carved at the base; dark red paint to simulate blood on Jesus' hand where barbed wire is inserted into wood.
Figurine representing the Immaculate Conception. Figure is dressed in black and white, wearing a crown.
Figurine representing the Immaculate Conception. Figure is dressed in red and gold, wearing a crown.
Mount of the Holy cross constructed on top of graves of two people who died of the Flu in 1918. Espinosa Graves Cemetery, La Garita, CO.
“Father Murray stopped Salt Creek land grab.” A Jesuit priest in Mt. Carmel Parish from 1942 onwards, he set up a credit union that enabled Pueblo families, many in Salt Creek, to buy their homes back from land owned by CF&I on which they had squatted for decades. 700 families bought their own homes this way.
Article from September 15, 1988 highlighting the accomplishments of Dennis Maes and Alex Martinez: Martinez, first Hispanic judge to take the bench of the Pueblo District Court; and Martinez second Hispanic district judge.
