UNM Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Eliseo “Cheo” Torres will be among the speakers at the Hispanic Heritage Press Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. to noon in Albuquerque’s Old Town Plaza. Torres, will address the importance of teaching Hispanic heritage to future generations.
Other speakers include Vivian C. La Valley, Albuquerque Job Corps, executive director for training, who will make introductions; Carla Aragon, local veteran news anchor who is now writing a book for young children, will give an overview of the Albuquerque-area leaders from the 39 local, state and national Hispanic, education, government, civic, military and business organizations that will promote more than 60 events taking place in Albuquerque during the month-long Hispanic Heritage celebration.
Mayor Martin J. Chávez will speak on the importance the Hispanic community has made to Albuquerque’s cultural fabric; and Ralph Arellanes, Hispanic Statement of Cooperation chair will speak on HSOC’s 10th anniversary. Alex Romero, CEO – Hispano Chamber of Commerce - addresses the importance of the Hispanic community working collaboratively now and in the future.
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu