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While many Wyomingites of Hispanic descent came from Mexico, there is a lesser-known population from the old Spanish settlements of northern New Mexico who made significant contributions to the state s cultural heritage and economic growth. Trisha Martinez, assistant professor of Latino studies at the University of Wyoming, has been documenting oral histories of families who came to the Cowboy State along the Manito Trail, a corridor now occupied by Interstate 25. She said most came to work and support their families. . ....
National Hispanic Heritage Month starts this Friday, and runs through Oct. 15. Dozens of events are planned up and down the Golden State to honor California s more than 15 million Hispanic residents, who make up more than 40% of the population. . ....
Interest on federal student loans will begin accruing for borrowers in New York and across the nation starting this month. The Education Data Initiative finds $93 billion in federal student loan debt belongs to New Yorkers. The average amount of debt is almost $38,000 among the almost 2.5 million student borrowers in the state. . ....
As kids prepare to go back to school, Connecticut libraries say they re ready to help their eager minds learn. In addition to vast catalogs of books and films, libraries across the state provide access to academic tools such as Khan Academy, Fact Monster and Tutor.com. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many libraries have also worked to bring people together through different programs such as book clubs. . ....