The Reno Rodeo may be over, but it launched a new program this year that could change how pro rodeos connect with Spanish-speaking communities Alex Lopez has rodeo and ranching in his blood. He comes from a long line of Mexican cowboys and grew up on ranches, but he lost that connection to cowboy culture… [Read More]
How to report voter intimidation and other election resources for Spanish speakers
KUNR recently hosted a Facebook Live event in Spanish, in partnership with The Nevada Independent, to clarify the voting process for the upcoming election. To learn more, KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck spoke with bilingual reporter Natalie Van Hoozer, who moderated the event. Lucia Starbuck: Fill us in Natalie, for listeners who don’t speak Spanish or couldn’t… [Read More]
Washoe County law enforcement officials discuss reforms after results of study
Top law enforcement officials in Washoe County spoke during a town hall on Monday, June 22, about some of the steps their agencies are looking at to improve community policing as the national discussion on law enforcement reform continues to unfold. The discussion was centered on a 2018 study examining policing in Washoe County, including… [Read More]
City provides information in Spanish on antibody testing, phase 2, and other COVID-19 updates
As Nevada enters phase two of the reopening process, City of Reno officials took to Facebook Live once again to update Spanish-speaking residents. Councilmember Oscar Delgado and the other panelists explained via the streaming service this Tuesday, June 9, what business owners and the public can expect as the state eases social distancing restrictions put in place in… [Read More]
Almost half of positive COVID-19 cases in Washoe County are Latinos (audio)
The City of Reno held its first-ever Facebook Live event in Spanish to answer questions about the coronavirus. Councilmember Oscar Delgado shared that 48 percent, almost half, of the positive COVID-19 cases in Washoe County are Latinos. The health district does not require residents to identify their race or ethnicity, so the available data does not… [Read More]