Hispania News

10/03/2023

Loving the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum right now
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Robert “Bob” Armendariz was born in Sugar City, Colorado in 1942. After graduating from Sugar City High School in 1960, he attended Otero Junior College on athletic scholarships before enlisting in the U.S. Army. After proudly serving for twenty years, he retired from military service at Fort Carson. His business career and advocacy work flourished in Colorado Springs.

In 1987, Bob founded Hispania News, “the Hispanic Community’s Newspaper” and served as the Colorado Springs Press Association president for many years. He served on numerous community boards and associations including the Colorado Springs Red Cross and the Life Skills Center. He was devoted to his family and was a tireless advocate for veterans, farmers, immigrants, Latinos, and the people of Colorado. Robert “Bob” Armendariz passed away in May 2012.

Each year, is celebrated nationally from September 15 through October 15. Learn more about powerful stories such as this one every month of the year in CSPM exhibits including: "Una Familia Grande: The Conejos Neighborhood Project", "COS@150", and "Story of Us: The Pikes Peak Region From A-Z". Learn more at www.cspm.org/exhibits.

09/02/2023

Bob knew Bill very well. Bob was excited when Bill began to make key political career moves. I remember times when dad (Bob) would talk non-stop about the potential Richardson had and the impact it could be for Latinos in the U.S. Rest in Peace Mr. Richardson

Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, a longtime fixture of Democratic politics with turns as Energy Secretary and United Nations ambassador under the Clinton administration, died on Friday, the Richardson Center for Global Engagement said in a statement. He was 75.

09/25/2022

City of Colorado Springs did a fabulous job honoring Hispanic Heritage Month and leaders of Colorado Springs/Colorado including Hispania's Robert "Bob" Armendáriz