Hispanic Videos and Oral Histories

Watch these short videos on the Hispanic Experience in Colorado from the Center for Colorado and the West.

Colorado—within our state boundaries is land once claimed by Spanish Kings and Mexican governors. Although Native people first lived in the region, the first Europeans to visit came from Spain. Early Hispanic families moved north from New Mexico to settle in Southern Colorado. During these programs, we hear historical conversations. We discover who the Hispanics are, where they came from, how they lived in the past and what they have contributed to the wonderful state of Colorado.

Colorado—within our state boundaries is land once claimed by Spanish Kings and Mexican governors. Although Native people first lived in the region, the first Europeans to visit came from Spain. Early Hispanic families moved north from New Mexico to settle in Southern Colorado. During these programs, we hear historical conversations. We discover who the Hispanics are, where they came from, how they lived in the past and what they have contributed to the wonderful state of Colorado.

Colorado—within our state boundaries is land once claimed by Spanish Kings and Mexican governors. Although Native people first lived in the region, the first Europeans to visit came from Spain. Early Hispanic families moved north from New Mexico to settle in Southern Colorado. During these programs, we hear historical conversations. We discover who the Hispanics are, where they came from, how they lived in the past and what they have contributed to the wonderful state of Colorado.

Colorado—within our state boundaries is land once claimed by Spanish Kings and Mexican governors. Although Native people first lived in the region, the first Europeans to visit came from Spain. Early Hispanic families moved north from New Mexico to settle in Southern Colorado. During these programs, we hear historical conversations. We discover who the Hispanics are, where they came from, how they lived in the past and what they have contributed to the wonderful state of Colorado.

Oral History Transcripts

Interesting stories about the past from people who are with us today. The following transcripts are in PDF format.