By Golden Finch
Title: Al Gurule Collection
Extent: 0.0 Boxes
Pueblo Chieftain Monday January 30, 1989 (2 sections)
A Contrast of 2 Centers by Juan Espinosa: Comparison of Micheal Perry's Rocky Mountain Community Corrections to Al Gurule's Community Corrections Inc. Continues to page 2A
One Drug Death Called Too Many by Juan Espinosa: Linda Marie Gonzales was found dead ath the Rocky Mountain Community Corrections on January 15, 1987. This sections describes the interview of Micheal Perry and the surrounding events of that day. Then goes to include Al Gurule's Community Correction Inc and both their ways of handling drug usage in the facilities.
Pueblo Chieftain Friday March 3, 1989 (1 section)
Regis College aims to bring liberal arts to correction centers by Peter Strescino: Regis instructors will teach grammar and freshman level classes in sociology, psychology, liturature, and philosophy. Both Micheal Perry and Al Gurule agree that the program will benefit their facilities.
Newpaper clipping: VOTE FOR MRS.TRINIDAD ROYBAL school Board District.60 Qualified and Willing to Serve You
Newspaper clipping: La Raza Unida Candidate 1970 - Mrs. Roybal Seeks District 60 Seat: Contains a biography of Roybal and what her plans and suggestions are for chicano youth to attain higher and better education.
Pueblo Chieftain Wednesday June 23, 1971: La Raza Wants Mrs. Roybal to Fill School Board Seat: Members of La Raza Unida Social Service Ceter demand that Mrs. Roybal fill the school board seat. Al Gurule comments "We feel that this demand will test the Board of Educationas to whether or not they are sincerely concerned with the needs of Chicano students in the city of Pueblo"
Newspaper clipping: Mrs. Roybal Receives Three Endorsements 1971: Mrs. Roybal was endorsed by The Pueblo Organization of Women, State Rep. Lee Lucero (D-Pueblo), and The Pueblo Chicano Unity Council.
Wednesday March 11, 1970: Hopper Orders SCSC Pubs Closed (Student Proest Decision) by Margie Wood: Dr.Hopper indefinitely closed beer pubs on both campuses of SCSC. The student government members of SCSC were displeased with Dr.Hopper's actions and disregard of the student referendum.
Pueblo Star Journal Thursday May 13, 1971: Dr. Hopper Outlines Stand On Demands by Chicanos: Dr. Hopper states that only the Coard of Trustees of State Colleges and Gov. John A. Love are in postition to make demands of any other person or group. The Brown Berets of La Raza Unida had a list of demands for Dr. Hopper and entered his office. Dr. Hopper commented on the groups rudeness.
Pueblo Star Journal Tuesday April 7, 1970: An Interview- Bishop Buswell Speaks Out: An in-depth discusisson of ethnic harmony. Full back page. Includes a photo clippin of the Bishop
newspaper clipping: Bishop Buswell statement on Anglo-Hispano tensions in Pueblo. Speaking on how peace is most important and that polarization is dangerous.
Pueblo Star Journal November 1970: Walch Declares Fisher Does Not Understand Function of Welfare Unit - The welfare unit was criticized by Fisher for its lack of cooperation with United Fund projects and programs. Walsh responded by accusing Fisher of failing to understand the function of the department's Cocial Action Committee.
Pueblo Star Journal November 15, 1970: Hernandez to Seek Fisher Resignation - Robert Hernandez of 103 University and a United Fund Board member criticized Fisher for his poor attendance at board sessions and attacks on Chicano community leaders.
Pueblo Star Journal Tuesday November 17, 1970: Fisher Declares He Won't Resign - Fisher stated that he will not resign when asked at the board meeting by Robert Hernandez to resign. Fisher also included that he has recieved threats towards him and his family and having payments be deferred.
Pueblo Star Journal Tuesday November 17, 1970: New Mexican- Ameican Unit Demands Fisher's Apology - The new organizations called Pueblo chapter of Trabajadores por La Raza announced their support of the United Fund principle but demands that Fisher need to apologize. The article continues with 3 sections of Remarks Clarified, Laments Situations, and Action of Apology.
Pueblo Star Journal Wednesday November 18, 1970: Fisher Reproved, Retained As Director of United Fund by Jeanne Hickman - The motion to retain Fisher was passed on an 18-7 vote. The motion made my Jim Kenyon had four main points. The article continues with four sections of Resigns, Speakers, Roland Garcia, and Fisher Thinking.There are 2 newspaper copies of this event in this folder.
Pueblo Star Journal Wednesday November 18, 1970: Pictures of Roland Garcia, Dan Martinez, Jim Kenyon, George Sandoval, and Richard Fisher at Tuesday's meeting of Pueblo United Fund. Underneath each photo is the opinions stated by each speaker. There are 2 newspaper copies of this event in this folder.
Pueblo Star Journal Tuesday January 12, 1971: Fisher to Leave United Fund Job by Bob Overton - Richard Fisher turned in his letter of resignation and will be effective on February 12, 1971. Fisher stated the primary reason behind his actions is the increasing amount of disagreements with the United Fund Board of Directors about his professional and personal life. There is 2 sections of Advice Ignored and Charges Rude Treament in this article. There are 2 newspaper copies of this event in this folder.
Pueblo Start Journal (no date): Fisher Issues Public Apology In United Fund Controversy - Fisher apologized for the comments he made about serveral Mexican-American leaders in the community. Robert Hernandez still wants Fisher to be terminated from as United Fund Executive Director.
April 4, 1973 Former Losavio staffer indicted by Len Gregory: Losavio former secretary Carole ann Evesole is charged with felony theft and fraudulent acts for allegedly failing to report an increase in income.
April 13, 1973 Trujillo is ordered to stand trial after defense move fails: Trujillo, chief county probation officer was ordered to staand trial on three grand jury indictments. Trujillo was indicted March 23 for allegedly falsifying college and job applications.
April 27, 1973 Three Deomocratic officals blast Losavio, grand jury by Len Gregory: County comissioner Al H. Hayden Jr, City civil service commisioner Alex Clark Jr, and County Zoning Administrator Matt J. Kochevar condemned Losavio.
May 1, 1973 State court order 'springs' Losavio: Losavio was release from County Jail 5 hours after being charged with contempt of court citation. Judge Kikel jailed Losavio for 15 days for allegedly muttering a contemptous remark.
May 3, 1773 Trujilo charges Losavio with antagonism, animosity by Len Gregory: Motion towards Larry E. Trujillo were filled by Losavio, claiming " personal antagonism, animosity, hostility and enmity".
June 18, 1973 Losavio appeals Trujillo acquittal: Losavio has filed notice of appeal of the acquittal of Trujillo, who was exonerated by Dist. Judge William Calvert of Colorado Springs on June 5thl
June 28, 1973 Losavio appointed to area drug unit: Losavio has been appointed to serve on the executive board of Southern Colorado's drug fighting Metropolitan Enforcement Group 3 (MEG3).
July 2, 1973 Penalty lifted for Losavio: Judge Matt J. Kikel said the no penalty for Losavio but the case could be re-tried at a later date.
July 20, 1973 Keefe and Losavio exhange charges: David Keefe, owner of Dave Keefe Volkswagen Inc makes rude comments towards Losavio as Losavio still has no paid Keefe for car work. David Keefe and his sale manager were indicted on three charges of theft and a single charge of conspiring to commit theft.
July 21, 1973 Losavio refutes credit charges: Losavio countered the allegations made by Keefe by saying he was unhappy with Keefe's firm's repairs, thus the delay in bill payment.
August 31, 1973 Losavio faces court hearing in 2-year-old contempt case: Losavio and Alamosa County District. Atty J O Lewis, both public defenders at the time were finded $250 by Dist. Judge Richard E. Conour.
September 29, 1973 Losavio hurls new saalvos at Kikel by Len Gregory: Losavio want Kikel to disqualify himself from his trial. Losavio says the Kikel is prejudice towards his entire district attorney staff.
October 6, 1973 Losavio pledges probe of welfare department: A grand jury investigation of the welfare agency has begun because Losavio said he has recieved new information of alleged improprieties in the administrtion of the Pueblo County Department of Social Services.
December 27, 1973 Losavio appeal dismissed by Star Journal Chieftan, Denver Bureau: The Colorado Supreme Court dismissed an interlocutory appeal by Losavio, objecting to the suppression of evidence in a narcotics case.
April 25, 1974 Hill, Losavio butt heads on welfare probe by Len Gregory: Losavio and County comissioner John E. Hill are accusing each other of squandering the taxpayer's dollars.
Feburary 7, 1975 Losavio denies politcal motivation: Losavio denies that he is acting out of politcal motivation in a current grand jury probe into buying practices of the county highway department.
March 17, 1975 Losavio scolded by high court by the Star Journal, Chieftain Denver Bureau: Losavio was reprimanded by Colorado Supreme Court for "wasting time and effort" in appealing cases with little or no legal merit.
October 23, 1975 Losavio again denies favoring kin in case by Len Gregory: Losavio denies that he gave preferential treatment to a distant relative name William R Treece. He was accused of joyriding, chiminal mischief and conspiracy.
Feburary 2, 1976 Losavio's office is scored for costs of 'exploration" by Margie Wood: County manager Jack Craddock blasted Losavio's expenditures for investigation of county officials. Losavio responded by accusing the county officials of banding together to protect their own misdeeds.
Feburary 19, 1976 District attorneys want judges to have sentencing authority by Don Donato: The Colorado District Attorneys Association is sponsoring legislation to return to the state criminal system the policy of fixed of "flat sentencing in place of the current procedure of inderminiate sentencing".
March 5, 1976 Prosecution system proposal would be a mistake: Losavio has issues with Atty. Gen J.D MacFarlane reported proposal to revamp the Colorado system of criminal prosecution.
July 23, 1976 Foreman says jury wrote report independently by John A. Salas: The 1975 Pueblo County grand jury foreman said that Dist. Atty Losavio "had nothing whatsoever to do with the jury's final report".
June 25, 1976 Losavio recall movement launched by Barbara Kochevar: An oganization meeting to form a community coalition against grand jury abuse resulted in the formation of a committee to research the procedure needed to recall Dist. Atty Losavio.
September 4, 1976 Petitions filed for recall of Pueblo DA by Richard J. Schneider: A petition to recalled Losavio for his abuse of power was signed by 7,200 people. (Continued from page 6)
September 4, 1976 Losavio recall petitiions given to state secretary by Margie Wood: The recall petitions were presented to the secretary of state's office in Denver.
September 17, 1976 Losabio, Gurule trade jabs in recall "war of words" by Don Prather: Losavio running unopposed for renomination collected 6,987 votes. Gurules comments that the count is inordinately low, fewer than half of the total 14, 299 votes casted. Reflecting mass public disenchantment with Losavio's performance in office.
September 19, 1976 Losavio denies wrongdoing by grand jury: Losavio denies any wrongdoing regarding the grand jury report on operations of the University of Southern Colorado.
September 19, 1976 USC grand jury report tagged illegal by Hugh Cox: The grand jury report on the operations of University of Southern Colorado was released illegally by Losavio.
November 3, 1976 Anti- Losavio drive felt; sheriff's LEA a loser by Hugh Cox: Losavio recieved more votes on Nov 2nd than when he ran in 1972 without opposition.
Janurary 12, 1977 Pueblo Bar endorses grand jury reform bill by Margie Wood: New reform bill states that a witness would recieve at least seven days' notice of a subpoena and would have extended opportunities to challege a subpoena.
May 4, 1977 Springs lawyes will direct probe by Margie Wood: Dist. Judge Richard Robb appointed Elvin L. Gentry, a Colorado Springs attorney, to act as special prosecutor investigating alleged budgetary irregularities in the Pueblo County government.
June 3, 1977 Citing 'violnce to language' judge orders 2 Bowes charges dismissed by Margie Wood: Two of the five charges against USC president Harry P. Bowes were dismisssed. Losavio said the ruling has not been research to determine whether an appeal will be filed.
July 13, 1977 Losavio labels petition as political by Margie Wood: Losabio filed a motion to dismiss Att. Gen J.D MacFarlane's petition to release a secret agreement between Losavio and McCullock Properties Inc.
August 4, 1977 MacFarlane wins right to view McCulloch agreement by Don Prather: Full contents of a secret agreement between Losavio and McCulloch Properites Inc were ordered to be released to Colorado Atty. Gen J.D MacFarlane.
August 6, 1977 Losavio responds; Gradishar mum by Ron Martinez: Losavio produced snap shots of some Puebo County Shop employes and nonemployes as evidence that they wer shootind dice and drinking beer, allegedly.
August 8, 1977 Gradishar continues flap about honor and Losavio by Margie Wood: County Comissioner William Gradishar defended his road and bridge employes and accused Losavio of "chiseling" in several ways.
September 10, 1977 Special grand jury is empaneled to probe county budget spending by Margie Wood: A special grand jury has empaneled to investigate allegations of budgetary improprieties in the county government and will begin full time work by October 3.
September 15, 1977 Losavio bungles USC investigation: Ineptitude, inefficiency and occasionally vindictinveness have marked Losavio's investigation of USC since its begining two years ago.
October 20, 1977 Five Pueblo Co. officials indicted by Margie Wood: Losavio, Sheriff Dan Tihonoich and three of pueblo county commissioners were indicted by a special grand jury investigating county finances. 2 copies of this article.
October 20, 1977 Special prosecutor defends move to seize Wiliams' U-Haul trailer by Margie Wood: Special Prosecutor Elvin Gentry was in District Court defening a search warrant obtained by his investigators to seize a trailer from County Commissioners Charles William.
November 1, 1977 Commissioners refuse fund for Losavio probe of Colorado City: Pueblo county commissioners vote 2-1 against funding an investiagion by Losavio in the development practices at Colorado City.
November 9, 1977 Losavio investigator accused of trumping up criminal evidence by Ron Martinez: Investigator John T. Miller of the Pueblo County District Attorney's Office was arrested for allegedly fabricating evidence against a criminal suspect.
November 14, 1977 Special prosecutor sought: County comissioners voted 2-1 to request a special prosecutor to investigate allegations that a dist. atty's investigator plotted to plant heroin on Al Gurule.
November 17, 1977 State grand jury to probe alleged plant by Bill Gagnon: The alleged conspiracy to frame a Pueblo activist Al Gurule with heroin will be presented to a statewide grand jury. There are 2 copies of this articles.
December 6, 1977 Anti-Losavio petitions are readied by Margie Wood: Recall petitions bearling 7,500 names were to be presented to the Colorado secretary of state, seeking the removal of Losavio.
December 6, 1977 Photo of Dr. Morris Levinson, Les Sniff, Al Gurule, and Mary Estill Buchanan presentng the signatures to the Colorado secretary of state.
December 7, 1977 Losavio recall petitions filed with state: A group called the Coalition to Recall Losavio submitted the lists, and state officials said they would begin checkng the signature immediately. (Continuing with Petition hearing gers under way by Margie Wood)
March 9, 1978 Losavio says he's repaid county for materials used in recall fight by Margie Wood: Losavios said he has reimbursed the county general fund for use of office equipment and materials. Records in the county Treasurer's office confimed Losavios has deposited personal checks totaling $475.
March 12, 1978 Notice to the Public from Joe Losavio: Losavio writes in hope to clear his name and gain support.
August 22, 1978 Joe Losavio . . . the other side (Front Range Shopper Newspaper) by Daniel F. Lynch: a spread of opinions and facts over the complex and controversial term of Losavio.
June 17, 1980 Losavio's idea? GONG!: Losavio thinks it would be a good idea to newspaper journalists were subject to rules similar to the Federal Communications Commission regulations governing radio and television stations. 2 copies of this article.
July 23, 1980 Losavio, Sandstrom voice opinions on river wall painters by Margie Wood: Losavio and Gus Sandstrom took time off their campaigns to comment on the prosecution of young artist would created a series of paintings on the Arkansas River levees.
December 11, 1983 Former District attorney used to kick the underdog by Al Gurule to the editors of the Star Journal/Sunday Chieftan: Al Gurule expresses his fustration that Losavio has been refered to as an "underdog" when he missuses his powers and gives Pueblo a bad look.
July 18, 1985 Ex-activist rap choice of Losavio to handle suit by John A. Salas: Al Gurule said that Losavio being chosen to handle civil rights complaints against the Pueblo Police Department is a "slap in the face of the Chicano community". There are 3 copies of this article.
March 6, 1996 Shafer claims harassment as tool: USC paper by Margie Wood: Investigator Donald Shafer addressed a USC class on news writing and made remarks on a current investigation. Losavio makes a statement on Shafer while adding he wants to listen to the remarks before a final judgment.
Septemer 20, 2009 Tell it to the Chieftain - Mayor Plan Wrong by Al Gurule: Al Gurule wants ring-wing conservative to be voted out of office and used Joe Losavio as an example of a bad republican.
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Losavio aide indicted by state panel by John A. Salas: Losavio's investigator, John T. Miller is accused of trying to trump up drug charges against Al Gurule was indicted.
Probe of Losavio sought by solons by Bill Gagnon, Star-Journal Chieftain Dever Bureau: Group of Pueblo lawmakers have asked Atty. Gen J.D MacFarlane to. initiate a special grand jury investigation into alleged acts of official misconduct by District Atty. Losavio.
Yellow Stop Grand Jury Abuse annd Don't Vote for Losavio flyers: 2 copies.
Recall Joe Losavio, Beware the Super Prosecutor newspaper clipping
Recall Joe Losavio, Stop Grand Jury Abuse newspaper clipping
Large photo of the statue of liberty holding a protest sign that states "Losavio + Police = Neo Nazi"
March 23, 1978 Police elated; Gurule critical of not guilty verdict by Ron Martinez: Two police officers recieved innocent verdicts for the the death of Robert Fernandez. Al Gurule is upset with the verdict and wants to go to the Federal Government for prosecution.
March 23, 1978 Two Policemen found not guilty by Margie Wood: Two Pueblo police officers were found innocent of misdemeanor homicide charges after five days of testimony in the death of Robert Fernandez.
July 31, 2000 Email from Al Gurule to the editor of The Denver Post: Al Gurles states that it is embarrassing that Tan Tancredo and other republicans would rather take all medical care for Colorado children to prevent the chance that immigrant children might have access to medical care.
October 28, 2010 Colo. can't afford to elect Tancredo: The gubernatorial bid Tom Tancredo would put Colorado in a difficult fiscal conditions and that Colorado needs a Governor that can work with Democrats and moderate Republicans. Unlike Tancredo that supports the hard-right conservatives.
November 2, 1970 La Raza Regent Candidate Returns Home to Speak: At a speech in her home town of Alamosa, Trujillo states that she will fight on behalf of all women, minorities, and students if she is elected to the Colorado Board of Regents.
Marcella Trujillo biography clipping from when she was running for CU Regent.
September 24, 1970 Hogan Will Not Challenge Candidacy of Albert Gurule: Hogan launches his campaign by advocating tax reforms, which would cut property taxes and ease tax burden for the "man in the middle"
October 25, 1970 Hogan Turns on Vigor, Verve by Leonard Larsen: Hogan has changed his political style by adding more humor and noting the his indecisions turned voters away. He is ready to campaign differently this time.
Hogan Calls Decision on La Raza 'Terrible': Hogan considered the decision by Secretary of State Byron. A "Andy" Anderson to allow candidates of the La Raza Unida ticket to stay on the ballot "terrible"
Hogan May Challenge Candidacy of Gurule: Hogan challenge would be on the basis that Al Gurule is 27. The minimum age to run for governor is 30.
La Raza lawyers challenges Hogan (continued)
Clipping stating he favors property tax cuts and does not plan to challenge Al Gurules candidacy. Continued onto smaller clipping.
La Raza's Avila Withdraws, Blasts Democrats, Labor: Avila, chief organizer of a lettuce strike by San Luis Valley workers, said he was withdrawling to devote full time to the strike.
Avila Pullout No Hindrance Gurule Asserts: Al Gurule says that Avila withdrawl of the secretary of state race won't hurt the party's efforts in November.
November 14, 1978 Martin Serna's obituary
November 16, 1978 Friend's tribute to Serna by Ron Martinez: A tribute to Serna that was written by a reporter who was a friend and attended the funeral.
November 20, 1978 Friends, Family Lay Martin Serna to Rest ( La Cucaracha newspaper): Hundreds of Chicanos gathered on Nov 16, to pay respects to Serna. He was found died in his car in his garage on Nov 12. Cause of death has been reported as Carbon Monoxide aspxia.
La Raza Unida Plans Move: Co-director of La Raza Unida, Serna, says the new center will house all La Raza activities.
Martin P. Serna biography clipping from is running for U.S representative from 3rd Congressional District
July 18, 1976 Rivera Challenged - to the editor: A coalition made by concerned residents, health consumers, and constituents of district 2 are extremely disconcerted over the negative effects on the community at large, by Dr. Rivera. This is paperclipped to its continuation.
August 6, 1980 Avondale unit plans to discuss action by Rivera by John A. Salas: a special meeting of Avondale Advisory Council, an arm of the Pueblo Neighborhood Health Centers (PNHC) board of directors is scheduled to discuss the council's latest grievances against Dr. Richard Rivera.
August 14, 1980 Centers' board sets next session in Avondale: The meeting has been move to Avondale so that the community gets a chance to express their concerns to the full board.
February 22, 1981 Dr. Rivera should resign: PNHC are facing a crisis after their request for 2 million federal grant was denied for 1981 and their current budget ends on March 30. Rivera is asked to step down so that they community can recieve benefits.
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Dr. Rivera believes in 'patient-oriented' care at health centers by Ron Martinez: a biography about Rivera and his work in Pueblo.
April 9, 1970 Hispano Priest Links Start Of Revolution with Crisis by Marvin Read: Father Ruiz remarks that "those who make a peaceful revolution impossible make a violent one probable". Other priest chime in on thier roles in the revolution.
April 16, 1970 Padres Map "Gaint Task': Father Ruiz speaks with Al Gurule about making peace in the community.
March 27, 1970 Employer Voices Support for Gurule: Rev. Kapushion, Gurule's supervisor at Social Services of Pueblo United, a United Fund Agency, voices support for Gurule.
March 30, 1970 Kapushion back Gurule Program: Rev.Kapushion is proud of Gurule and voices other opinions.
April 3, 1970 Rev. Kapushion says 'Creed' Written by Hispano Youths: KOAA TV interview Rev. Kapushion and Bishop Buswell about the creation of the Black/Brown Beret "Creed".
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Emotions in Pueblo hot as steel ovens: Rev. Kapushion states " it is not Mr. Gurule or his boys who have cause this trouble - it's the people here who refuse to try to understand".
'Creed' Expression Of Ethnic Unity by Marvin Read: Rev. Kapushion states that for the creed to be understood by others, people need to attempt to understand why chicano youth is trying to accomplish in Pueblo.
