CPLC NEVADA HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER HELPING FAMILIES BUILD WEALTH THROUGH HOMEOWNERSHIP Learn about the programs available to help working families buy their first Home. Join the hundreds of families who are now paying less to own, than to rent – while building equity! Chicanos Por La Causa’s Housing Counseling & Education Program is a HUD Certified agency and has provided services in Nevada since 2011. It’s never too early to start the process and qualify for up to $40,000 in down payment & closing cost assistance. AYUDANDO A LAS FAMILIAS A CREAR PATRIMONIO A TRAVÉS DE LA COMPRA DE UNA VIVIENDA Infórmese sobre los programas disponibles para ayudar a familias trabajadoras a comprar su primer vivienda. ¡Únase a los cientos de familias que ahora pagan menos por ser propietarios que por alquilar, a la vez que acumulan equidad! El Programa de Asesoría de Vivienda de Chicanos Por La Causa es un programa certificado por HUD – El Departamento de Desarrollo Urbano y ofrece servicios en Nevada desde 2011. Nunca es demasiadA tempArano para comenzar el proceso y calificar para recibir hasta $40,000 en asistencia para cubrir el enganche y gastos de cierre. THE HOUSING COUNSELING TEAM SERVING OUR COMMUNITY WITH HEART & COMMITMENT FOR 15 YEARS Our HUD Certified Housing Counseling Team has been providing guidance, support and resources to our Community Members for over 15 years. Each team member brings their passion and perspective to the program. Together they are committed to fulfilling the mission of Chicanos Por La Causa by helping individuals and families achieve their Dream of Homeownership. WE ARE HERE TO HELP Contacto / Contact Information: 555 N. MARYLAND PKWY., LAS VEGAS, NV. 89101 OFFICE: 702.397.3800 EMAIL: LASVEGASINFO@CPLC.ORG
Mensaje de la Alcaldesa de Ensenada, Claudia Agatón
Agradecemos a Miguel Barrientos y a su equipo de trabajo de la revista Mundo Latino Today, que nos da la oportunidad de invitar abiertamente a familias, jóvenes y a todos los residentes de esta región de Nevada, California y Arizona a visitar Ensenada. Como Alcaldesa de Ensenada, los espero para disfrutar del mar del Pacífico, aquí en Ensenada, Baja California, descubierta por el explorador portugués-español Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo un 17 de septiembre de 1542, solo unos años después de que llegara Cristóbal Colón a Veracruz. Aquí nací y aquí he desarrollado mi vida junto con mi hija. Aquí logré el honor de convertirme en la primera mujer alcaldesa en la historia de Ensenada. A través de esta publicación deseo, con todo corazón, invitar a cada uno de ustedes a disfrutar de nuestras bellas playas, un excelente clima anual, el Valle de Guadalupe con vinos extraordinarios, gente franca y amigable, todo a solo unas horas por carretera, a 60 millas al sur de San Diego, California. Para facilitar su visita, puede llamar o enviar mensaje a este contacto:📞 Tel: +52 686 209 2092 Qué hacer en el Puerto de Ensenada: Me entusiasma invitarlos y ofrecerles contacto directo para que puedan llamarnos. Demos la oportunidad de brindarles un trato de mi modesta parte, como Alcaldesa de Ensenada. Gracias y disfruten de Baja California, con lugares frente al mar como Rosarito, Ensenada, San Quintín, y en el Golfo de Cortés, San Felipe, Bahía de Gonzaga y Bahía de los Ángeles. Solo recordarles que en nuestra región lo más valioso es la calidad y actitud de nuestra gente. Además, aprovecho para informarles que ya estamos trabajando en un ferry entre San Diego y Ensenada, para disfrutar un viaje de un par de horas por el Pacífico. También, en la región del Tigre, cerca del Valle de Guadalupe, se proyecta un aeropuerto dentro del plan nacional de obras públicas. ¡Bienvenidos!Claudia AgatónAlcaldesa de Ensenada
Confirman nuevo aeropuerto internacional en Ensenada
Durante el congreso del Consejo Internacional de Aeropuertos (ACI), autoridades federales anunciaron la construcción del nuevo Aeropuerto de Ensenada, que operará con categoría internacional y potenciará el turismo y la logística de la región. Ubicado en la zona “El Tigre”, a solo 5 kilómetros del Valle de Guadalupe, contará con pista de 2,800 metros, terminal de pasajeros de 8,000 m², tres plataformas comerciales y estacionamiento para 120 autos. La inversión será de 5,500 millones de pesos, dentro de un plan nacional que contempla cinco nuevos aeropuertos en distintos estados para mejorar la conectividad aérea y turística.
El Gobernador Gavin Newsom emite una declaración sobre el fallo de la Corte Suprema para mantener los arrestos de inmigrantes por motivos raciales en el sur de California
LOS ÁNGELES – El gobernador Gavin Newsom emitió la siguiente declaración en respuesta al fallo mayoritario de 6-3 de la Corte Suprema, que permite a los oficiales federales de inmigración realizar detenciones sin sospecha en California. La mayoría de la Corte Suprema elegida por Trump acaba de convertirse en el Gran Mariscal de un desfile de terror racial en Los Ángeles. No se trata de hacer cumplir las leyes de inmigración, se trata de apuntar a los latinos y a cualquiera que no se vea o suene como la idea de Stephen Miller de un estadounidense, incluidos los ciudadanos y niños estadounidenses, para dañar deliberadamente a las familias y las pequeñas empresas de California. La fuerza policial privada de Trump ahora tiene luz verde para perseguir a su familia, y cada persona es ahora un objetivo, pero continuaremos luchando contra estos ataques abominables contra los californianos. Gobernador Gavin Newsom Governor Newsom issues statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold racially motivated immigration arrests in Southern California LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s 6-3 majority ruling, which allows federal immigration officers to conduct suspicionless stops in California. Trump’s hand-picked Supreme Court majority just became the Grand Marshal for a parade of racial terror in Los Angeles. This isn’t about enforcing immigration laws — it’s about targeting Latinos and anyone who doesn’t look or sound like Stephen Miller’s idea of an American, including U.S. citizens and children, to harm California’s families and small businesses deliberately. Trump’s private police force now has a green light to come after your family — and every person is now a target — but we will continue fighting these abhorrent attacks on Californians. Governor Gavin Newsom
Día de Los Muertos – Day of the Dead Festival in Las Vegas
Winchester Park to Host 24th Annual Event – Nov. 1–2 Clark County Parks and Recreation is presenting the 24th Annual Life in Death Festival, a two-day festival at Winchester Cultural Center on November 1 and 2, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring Mexican traditions. Winchester Cultural Center will be looking for participants in the following categories: food and craft vendors, ofrendas, calaveras, and a Day of the Dead art exhibit. The festival will feature many ofrendas—altars built by families and other groups in memory of relatives or other beloved individuals. The ofrendas are elaborate works of art: beautiful, detailed, and sometimes huge. They will be displayed outdoors in Winchester Park, and prizes of $200 will be awarded to the first ten qualifying ofrendas. See the application for further details and ofrenda rules. The final day to submit applications is Saturday, October 14, 2023. The festival also features readings of calaveras (“skulls”), which are poems—usually humorous—written in memory of people who are still alive. In Mexican tradition, they treat the menace of death with good-natured humor and offer a chance to poke fun at prominent people. If you are interested in writing a calavera, entries can be submitted in either English or Spanish. Judges will award calavera prizes of $150, $125, and $100. The final day to submit applications is Saturday, October 14, 2023, and entries must be submitted to Adam Ward via email at Vanessa.Valdivia@ClarkCountyNV.gov. People will also enjoy the Day of the Dead Art Exhibit, which is led by the Clark County Public Art Office. This multigenerational celebration is a remembrance of the dead, filled with festivities that honor life, both lived and living. Please remember that Día de Los Muertos is not Halloween. As always, we invite artists to research and explore how Día de Los Muertos is celebrated by the many cultures found throughout Mexico and by the diaspora abroad. Awards: We have three categories—Experienced, Amateur, and Youth—with gift certificate prizes ranging from $50 to $300. Awards will be distributed at the exhibition reception to artists in attendance. To apply, visit: https://clarkcountynvpublicarts.submittable.com/submit
Iris Ramos Jones: The Immigrant Latina in Nevada’s Governor’s Cabinet
When Iris Ramos Jones walks into a room, she carries not only the authority of serving in Governor Joe Lombardo’s Cabinet, but also the story of countless families who have come to Nevada seeking the promise of the American dream. As Director of the Governor’s Office for New Americans (GONA), Ramos Jones has become both a voice and a guide for those building their futures while embracing the values of hard work, civic responsibility, and love of country. Her path to leadership is remarkable. An immigrant Latina from Ecuador with a strong background in real estate and healthcare administration, Ramos Jones understands the challenges and resilience that define the immigrant experience. Today, she channels that perspective into public service, shaping policies and programs that help new Americans access education, employment, and civic engagement. The mission of GONA, as envisioned by Governor Lombardo, is to ensure that individuals who come to Nevada with hopes of a better life are not left behind. Under Ramos Jones’s leadership, the office has strengthened connections between communities and the resources that empower them to achieve self-sufficiency and success. One powerful example of that vision in action is SB124, signed by Governor Lombardo in 2025. GONA collaborated closely with the bill’s sponsor, Senator Fabian Doñate, in an effort that earned strong bipartisan support. The legislation allows foreign-trained doctors to practice in Nevada—a groundbreaking measure that not only helps address the state’s healthcare shortage but also recognizes the untapped potential of immigrant professionals. For many Latino families, it means improved access to care from doctors who share their language and culture. Thanks to GONA’s outreach efforts, 119 doctors have already been identified who may now have the chance to fulfill their American dream of practicing medicine in Nevada. Other states—such as Florida, Alaska, Tennessee, and Idaho—have passed similar laws with great success, and Nevada is now part of this important movement. For Ramos Jones, the work is deeply personal. “Every new American carries a story of courage,” she often says. Her presence in the Governor’s Cabinet is proof that those stories matter. To new Americans across Nevada, she is more than a director—she is a source of inspiration, showing that through hard work, service, and love of country, the American dream is within reach.
Hispanic Heritage Month Message from Councilwoman Olivia Diaz
This Hispanic Heritage Month is a proud reminder of our roots, our strength, and the future we’re building together. It’s a time to celebrate who we are, where we come from, and everything we continue to create as a united people. Together, we’ve grown stronger by caring for each other and our community. That’s how we keep moving forward: by staying involved, helping good causes, and supporting the groups already making a difference in our neighborhoods. Being active in our community—whether by volunteering, mentoring, or helping a neighbor—makes us all stronger. This month, let’s celebrate with purpose. Let’s honor our traditions and take action. Support local nonprofits. Get involved. Talk to your family and friends about the importance of being active in our communities. That includes making sure we are registered to vote and showing up in both primary and general elections. Our voices matter, and our votes help shape the future we want to see. We came to this country to grow, raise our families, and give back. Our cultures—whether from Mexico, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, or beyond—are full of pride, strength, and joy. We value family. We keep going no matter what. We care for our neighbors. We bring joy, flavor, and heart to everything we do. We’ve given so much for generations, and we still have more to offer. Let this month remind us of our history, our traditions, and the power we have when we support one another and move forward together. Con orgullo y esperanza,Councilwoman Olivia Diaz
Que Dice La Gente by Don Panchito
By Don Panchito Hello Amigos, Happy Hispanic Heritage Month. Aquí hay algo de lo que está diciendo la gente. I listen to the radio, internet, social media, the news, and the downtown gossip. I don’t agree with them much, at least not with the majority. And they can be frustrating. And there are moments when I want to scurry out of the room. But I don’t. And what I look for to maintain our collegiality is the good in them. Republicans would rather let health care premiums skyrocket and rip health care from millions of Americans than come to the negotiating table with Democrats. It’s nice to see more Latinos involved in understanding how politics work. You can be removed from the USA by ICE or voluntarily leave the country. We will find you. But did you know that there are no illegals on stolen land? The radical right wing is forgetting that Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Nevada, Colorado, and Utah are stolen land from Mexico and Native Americans. We either unify and support our political and business leaders who are standing up for the people’s rights, or we will lose what we have built over 180 years. Most people want new, young leadership with knowledge to fight back against the buildup of a dictatorial government. The older democrats, with all due respect, “It’s time to retire,” stop being a wannabe leader when you are staying quiet at a time you need to stand up and fight. The Democrats are showing too much weakness. It’s time to do your job or get out of politics. California Governor Gavin Newsom is demonstrating that he is not intimidated by the threats from Trump and the MAGA movement. He is doing what a brave Governor would do. Protect his people. Where are the Latino Republicans on the defense for Chicanos and Latinos? It’s Political Season again for the 2026 Elections. Please pay attention to the candidates and understand their views on Democracy, Freedom, and Latino Rights. We are seeking genuine leaders who can stand up and take a stand. Las Vegas is a hub for Latinos to find leadership support for their businesses. You can get Free assistance with the Office of the Small Business Administration. Why spend your time looking for a referral to help you? Fully Bilingual with professionals who know what you need to start and grow your business. Arizona Hispanics are coming out to support Latino grassroots organizations, yielding excellent results. Chicanos Por La Causa continues to provide quality leadership. Never underestimate the heart of a Champion. Chicanos and Latinos are ONE. With all the commotion going on against the Mexicans and Latinos. We are expecting to see the highest Latino Voter Turnout in 2026. But do pay attention, for Trump and his MAGA Team are looking for ways to make it difficult to vote in 2026. We are already seeing the changes to Voter Redistricting in 2025, with an attempt to remove Voting by mail underway, and they are considering eliminating early voting. It may be tough, but Latinos will come out and vote in 2026. Just tell me where and when to Vote, and I will be there. Donald Trump is cleaning up the Cartels in Mexico and bringing them to the USA. This is a big help for Mexico—Muchas gracias, señor Trump. Republicans know they can’t win the upcoming elections without rigging the system – so that’s exactly what they’re doing. We’re witnessing a disgusting display of voter suppression as Republicans rig maps and make voting more difficult. As a Republican, I am disgusted with how there are no more leaders in the party; they are not governing in a democratic system while destroying what we built in 250 years and fought for with the blood of millions of real heroes who gave their lives for this not to happen. States and small businesses argue that Trump cannot usurp Congress’s taxation powers by declaring national emergencies and using tariffs to address them. If one of your parents is from Mexico, and you want to have a Mexican Passport. Now is the time to act. Thousands are lining up every day throughout the USA at Mexican Consulates to obtain a Mexican Passport. Something good is happening in Mexico, and hundreds of thousands are returning to enjoy “the Mexican Dream”. Now we see the Value of the Farmworkers. With stricter rules from ICE, Legal Farmworkers are now being treated with much more respect. They keep the food chain moving non-stop. If a person flipping burgers can earn $20.00 an hour, Farmworkers should be paid at least $30.00 per hour. Or go find unqualified workers and lose the crops, and no one eats. This is your Amigo, Don Panchito. Until next time, I will stay alert to what people are saying. The 2026 California gubernatorial election is heating up; it looks like Antonio Villaraigosa is not looking good. I’ll take a look at what people are saying. There is a high chance of having a Latino Governor for Cali. In 2026.
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Cortez Masto, Rosen Condemn Department of Education Decision to Defund Nevada’s Universities
U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) condemned the United States Department of Education’s decision to defund grants that support Nevada’s students and the university system. The Department announced these program cuts yesterday. This year, the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) received a combined total of close to $18 million from the now-canceled grants, leaving the System with millions less in funding in the years to come. “The Department’s decision to steal funding from deserving universities is going to hurt Nevada students,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “The Secretary’s assertion that these programs lead to discrimination is ridiculous. Resources for Hispanic-Serving and Minority-Serving Institutions fund new labs, equipment, and support services that help students of every background. This is nothing more than Donald Trump’s attempt to defund our education system and make it harder for students to succeed.” “Donald Trump’s freezing of this critical funding is a direct assault on Nevada students who depend on it for their education,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m calling on Secretary McMahon to release this funding and ensure the federal government fulfills its responsibility to support giving a quality education for our students.” The following programs are set to lose the entirety of their funding: Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen have pushed multiple Departments under the Trump Administration for detailed, public information regarding the impacts of President Trump’s federal funding freeze, hiring freeze, and terminations on Nevada – including to the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture, General Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, and Consumer Finance Protection Bureau. The Senators have also pushed back against cuts that hurt students and families in need across Nevada, including to Sierra Nevada Job Corps, mental health grant funding, and food and nutrition programs.