https://daianeegalindo.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Daianee GalindoenThu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/spicy-librarian-romance-books-and-a-bit-of-kink-in-denver/Spicy Librarian, a trendy new romance bookstore in Denver’s River North Art District, is having a moment. Nearly a month after its grand opening on Jan. 18, owner Sydney Ivey is still amazed by the outpouring of community support, which she did not expect to last more than a week.“I expected a really big push,” Ivey said. “There are so many romance bookstores opening all over the country and as we’re watching them open up—I expected there would be a lot of excitement that first week and for it t...Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/spicy-librarian-romance-books-and-a-bit-of-kink-in-denver/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/development-near-belmar-park-sparks-community-criticism/As the city handles a lawsuit over a proposed development close to the beloved 132-acre park in the heart of Lakewood, residents feel frustrated and unheard as they fight to keep the park’s natural environment. “We’re not opposed to development, but as we develop, we need to be mindful of our natural environment, parks, open spaces and our tree canopy,” said Cathy Kentner, a Jeffco school teacher and a member of Save Open Space Lakewood, a grass-roots initiative created by Lakewood residents.  L...Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/development-near-belmar-park-sparks-community-criticism/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/guia-de-los-5-mejores-restaurantes-locales-mexicanos/¡Hola! Me llamo Daianee Galindo y soy periodista de Bucket List Community Cafe. Como hija de padres inmigrantes, crecí comiendo comida mexicana hecha en casa. Como guisados con frijoles recién cocidos o caldos con una tortilla de maíz calientita que mi madre normalmente preparaba para la cena.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/guia-de-los-5-mejores-restaurantes-locales-mexicanos/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/top-5-guide-denvers-hole-in-the-wall-mexican-restaurants/Hola! My name is Daianee Galindo and I am a multimedia journalist for Bucket List Community Cafe. As the daughter of immigrant parents, I grew up eating authentic Mexican cuisine, such as Guisados, a stewy, slow-cooked dish served with a side of freshly cooked pinto beans, or Caldos (soups) with warm corn tortillas, that my mother would typically prepare for dinner. Years ago, when living in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, my family owned a taco stand, where they created unique recipes that have become s...Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/top-5-guide-denvers-hole-in-the-wall-mexican-restaurants/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/tamales-by-la-casita-provides-denver-with-a-tasty-holiday-treat/Nothing says holiday tradition like warm, delicious tamales. For many cultures, tamales are a holiday staple, whether they are prepared at home or purchased from a local eatery. Families come together during this time of year to make plenty of tamales to share throughout the season, but because it can be a labor-intensive process, many choose to purchase them from businesses across the city. This is the busiest time of the year for businesses like Tamales by La Casita that, as their name says, s...Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/tamales-by-la-casita-provides-denver-with-a-tasty-holiday-treat/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/la-verdad-oculta-de-la-depresion-posparto-a-la-que-se-enfrentan-las-mujeres-de-denver/Cuando Brenda García finalmente encontró el valor para compartir sus síntomas de depresión posparto, que incluían ansiedad, paranoia y pensamientos intrusivos, con su partera, la trasladaron a una sala de emergencias, donde la pusieron bajo vigilancia de alto riesgo.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/la-verdad-oculta-de-la-depresion-posparto-a-la-que-se-enfrentan-las-mujeres-de-denver/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/unspoken-reality-of-postpartum-depression-denver-women-face/When Brenda Garcia finally found the courage to share her postpartum depression symptoms of anxiety, paranoia and intrusive thoughts with her midwife, she was transferred to an emergency room, where she was placed on a high-risk watch. Garcia briefly found solace in confiding her months long nightmare with her midwife. She reassured her that she loved her children and was a good mother, but she was unaware of what was happening to her. “She hugged me, and I started crying,” Garcia said in Spani...Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/unspoken-reality-of-postpartum-depression-denver-women-face/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/denver-nonprofits-need-help-to-meet-holiday-demand/As we reflect on gratitude during this giving season, we must educate ourselves about the potential acts of kindness that can be performed throughout the city. Whether it is volunteering your time to Denver nonprofits, giving money or donating food, these acts can help many charities stay afloat and continue to help those in need. The city and county of Denver are experiencing a record high of 9,977 unhoused people and charities are feeling pressure. The Denver Rescue Mission services have never...Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/denver-nonprofits-need-help-to-meet-holiday-demand/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/early-childhood-service-corps/After retiring as a certified public accountant, Sue Alexander was looking for things to do that did not include watching daytime television. While seeking volunteer opportunities, she heard about the Early Childhood Service Corps (ECSC), an intergenerational training program connecting healthy older adults with early childhood programs.”“I didn’t know what to do with my time,” Alexander said. “The first year I traveled a lot but I said, ‘I can’t keep this up.’ I couldn’t afford it—with the oppo...Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/early-childhood-service-corps/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/prohibicion-de-mataderos/Para los 160 empleados propietarios de Superior Farms, una planta procesadora de borrego en Globeville, esta elección podría determinar el destino de sus puestos de trabajo. Con las boletas llegando esta semana, los votantes de Denver determinarán la prohibición de los mataderos en Denver. La ordenanza 309 prohibirá la construcción, el mantenimiento o el uso de mataderos dentro de la ciudad, lo que llevaría al cierre del único matadero en Denver: Superior Farms.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/prohibicion-de-mataderos/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/impact-of-proposed-slaughterhouse-ban/For the 160 employee-owners of Superior Farms, a lamb processing plant in Globeville, this election could determine the fate of their jobs. With ballots arriving this week, Denver voters will determine whether to ban slaughterhouses in Denver. Initiated ordinance 309 would prohibit the construction, maintenance or use of slaughterhouses within the city, leading to the closure of the only slaughterhouse in Denver: Superior Farms.Workers like Isabel Bautista, an operations manager who has been wit...Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/impact-of-proposed-slaughterhouse-ban/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/denver-chamber-of-mothers/For parents like Christina Townsend, time with their newborn is short-lived.  After taking a 12-week unpaid leave under the Family Medical Leave Act, Townsend had to return to teaching to support her family. In the United States, 25 percent of women are forced to return to work within two weeks of giving birth to pay bills and put food on the table.“It’s so important to know that when moms struggle in this country, we often blame ourselves but once you understand the policies in this country, yo...Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/denver-chamber-of-mothers/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/colorado-proud-provides-locally-grown-food-to-over-300-schools/Colorado Proud School Meal Day is bringing agriculture to schools with its annual school meal day celebration on October 1. Preschoolers and K-12 students throughout the state learn about healthy eating and where their food comes from at events hosted by the Colorado Departments of Agriculture and Education.“‘Colorado Proud School Meal Day puts a shining light on all of the local produce, animal protein and other products that are served in our schools,” said Danielle Trotta, Colorado Proud prog...Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/colorado-proud-provides-locally-grown-food-to-over-300-schools/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/top-five-family-friendly-spots-near-denver/My name is Daianee Galindo, and I am a multimedia journalist for Bucket List Community Cafe. I was born and raised in Denver and have lived in Lakewood for much of my life. I’ve always enjoyed the calm Lakewood environment and the easy access to different areas of Denver, especially the proximity to the foothills. As a parent to an eight-year-old, I have been able to explore family-friendly areas in and out of the community where both adults and children can have a great time. My family prioriti...Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/top-five-family-friendly-spots-near-denver/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/cocina-libre-cuenta-historias-de-inmigrantes/Lo que comenzó como un libro de cocina se ha convertido en una herramienta poderosa para cambiar la conversación sobre inmigración. “Cocina Libre: Recetas de Resistencia Inmigrante” comparte recetas significativas e historias personales de inmigrantes que ahora llaman a Denver su hogar.Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/cocina-libre-cuenta-historias-de-inmigrantes/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/cookbook-to-change-the-conversation-about-immigration/What started as a cookbook has evolved into a powerful tool to change the conversation about immigration. “Cocina Libre: Immigrant Resistance Recipes” shares the meaningful recipes and personal stories of immigrants who now call Denver their home.“It’s taken a life of itself,” said co-author Dr. Julia Roncoroni, a professor at the University of Denver who co-authored the book with her husband, Dr. Delio Figueroa. “We didn’t plan for a lot of what we are seeing happen but it’s cool and I think fo...Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/cookbook-to-change-the-conversation-about-immigration/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/flamboyan-theatres-debut-play/Sitting at a bar on center stage, drunk and broken-hearted, Julia de Burgos, recounts her life to a bartender in the world premiere production of “Empire of Solitude” at Buntport Theater. In tears, she remembers her life on Puerto Rico and her longing for understanding, then asks for one final shot of rum.“One last taste of home,” the poetess says before standing up and falling to her death.This play, written by Jon Marcantoni, playwright and founder of Flamboyán Theatre, showcases the poetry of...Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/flamboyan-theatres-debut-play/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/tierras-verdes-denver-future-food-forest/What once was an empty 10,000-square-foot parcel of land in the industrial neighborhood of Elyria-Swansea is now home to a food forest. Bordered by railroad tracks the property is currently cultivating pine trees, fruit trees and various vegetables. The green space was created to combat industrial pollution and serve as a community garden but it has become more than just that; it’s a labor of love for the leaders of Tierras Verdes, five women whose only desire is to give back to their community....Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/tierras-verdes-denver-future-food-forest/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/bienvenidos-food-bank-challenges-denver/For the Spanish version of this article, click here/Lee aquí la traducción de DaianeeThe migrant crisis may have eased in Denver with the city closing its last hotel shelter for newcomers last month, but it still weighs on the team at Bienvenidos Food Bank in Sunnyside. In their 47 years serving the Northwest community, they had not seen anything like the crush of humanity that showed up at their door. As 42,000 migrants flooded the city, the food pantry was an incredible resource for newcomers...Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/bienvenidos-food-bank-challenges-denver/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/migrantes-limpian-parabrisas-denver/En la intersección de la avenida Alameda y el bulevar Wadsworth en Lakewood, un grupo de ocho venezolanos comienzan su día a las 8 de la mañana. Con una botella de agua jabonosa y una escobilla de goma en la mano, los migrantes corren entre el tráfico ofreciéndose a limpiar parabrisas por caridad. Todo parte de su lucha por sobrevivir. Trabajan los siete días de la semana y ganan unos 70 dólares al día acercándose a los carros.Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/migrantes-limpian-parabrisas-denver/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/migrant-squeegee-workers-denver/For the Spanish version of this article, click here/Lee aquí la traducción de DaianeeAt the intersection of Alameda Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard in Lakewood, a group of eight Venezuelan men and women start their day at 8 a.m. With a bottle of soapy water and a squeegee in hand, the migrants run around stalled traffic offering to clean windshields for little compensation, all part of their struggle to survive. They work seven days a week making about $70 a day approaching cars. Ever Molina, who...Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/migrant-squeegee-workers-denver/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/el-verano-exhibiciones-de-autos/At Bucket List Community Cafe, we won't charge you to read any of our stories. We believe there should never be barriers to local news and information. If you think that we provide you with value, please consider a small contribution so we can keep sharing free hyperlocal neighborly news. At Bucket List Community Cafe, we won't charge you to read any of our stories. We believe there should never be barriers to local news and information. If you think that we provide you with value, please consi...Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/el-verano-exhibiciones-de-autos/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/los-defensores-del-derecho-al-aborto-alcanzan-un-hito-critico/El frío no impidió que los defensores del acceso al aborto se reunieran en el capitolio estatal para celebrar la presentación de 99 cajas de peticiones al secretario de Estado el 18 de abril. Docenas de personas aguantaron las bajas temperaturas con carteles en apoyo de la propuesta de enmienda constitucional sobre el derecho al aborto que se agregará a la boleta en noviembre.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/los-defensores-del-derecho-al-aborto-alcanzan-un-hito-critico/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/abortion-advocates-milestone-codifying-abortion/For the Spanish version of this article, click here/Lee aquí la traducción de JackieThe cold weather did not stop abortion access advocates from gathering at the state capitol to celebrate the submission of 99 boxes of petitions to the Secretary of State on April 18. Dozens braved frigid temperatures with signs in support of the proposed Right to Abortion constitutional amendment that will be added to the ballot come November.“This is where we kicked off the public-facing campaign on January 22...Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/abortion-advocates-milestone-codifying-abortion/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/cierran-refugios-inmigrantes-residentes-ayuda/Mientras la ciudad de Denver cierra cuatro de sus 10 refugios para inmigrantes, miles de recién llegados se quedan buscando desesperadamente una vivienda a largo plazo. Las soluciones permanentes son pocas, lo que llevó a la ciudad a preguntar recientemente a los dueños de propiedades de renta disponibles que rentan por menos de $2,000 al mes si podrían rentarles a quienes lo necesitan. Pero muchos residentes de Denver, como Rachel Davis, se han encargado de ayudar durante la crisis humanitaria ofreciendo espacio en sus hogares privados.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/cierran-refugios-inmigrantes-residentes-ayuda/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/migrantes-venezolanos-luchan-por-encontrar-ingresos/Los inmigrantes venezolanos que llaman hogar a Denver se han vuelto ingeniosos a la hora de buscar trabajo que les pueda ayudar a construir sus vidas en la ciudad. Con oportunidades limitadas debido a la falta de autorización de trabajo, los inmigrantes se encuentran en las esquinas, ofreciendo rosas y limpiando parabrisas en las intersecciones, o buscando trabajo manual.Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/migrantes-venezolanos-luchan-por-encontrar-ingresos/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/globevilles-prodigy-coffeehouse-makes-national-top-10-list/When Prodigy Coffeehouse in Globeville was selected as one of USA Today’s Top 10 Best independent coffee shops in November, it was a bit of a surprise. Coming in at number 10 on the list the announcement read:“Visit Prodigy Coffeehouse for a jolt of expertly brewed Joe that feels as good as it tastes! Prodigy’s apprentice program offers young adults an experience designed to build a foundation of skills for sustainable lives and economic mobility while enriching the local community.” After exper...Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/globevilles-prodigy-coffeehouse-makes-national-top-10-list/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/documenting-life-with-long-covid-makes-golden-girl-a-tik-tok-star/In August 2024, I was honored to receive the "Best Health Enterprise Feature Story" award at the Colorado Press Association 2023 Better News Contest for my article titled "Documenting Life With Long Covid Makes Golden Girl A TikTok Star." This piece explored the experiences of a remarkable individual using social media to raise awareness about the long-term effects of Covid-19. I’m incredibly grateful for the recognition and the opportunity to tell such an important and inspiring story.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/documenting-life-with-long-covid-makes-golden-girl-a-tik-tok-star/https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/la-comunidad-de-denver-ayuda-a-los-refugiados-venezolanos/A medida que la agitación económica y política de Venezuela empeora, miles de personas han viajado al norte en busca de refugio. Desde 2015, han emigrado 7 millones de venezolanos, lo que representa la cuarta parte de la población del país. Denver se ha convertido en el hogar de más de 3,000 refugiados venezolanos, habiendo acogido a 500 sólo en la primera semana de octubre.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://bucketlistcommunitycafe.com/la-comunidad-de-denver-ayuda-a-los-refugiados-venezolanos/