Latinos in Heritage Conservation (LHC), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing historic preservation in Latinx communities, released its first national list of Endangered Latinx Landmarks last week. The list included Las Barracas, which is located on the Boulder County Golden Farm open space property near Longmont. The structure, according to Boulder County, is one of the last surviving examples of agricultural labor housing in the county.
According to a Boulder County news release, the Endangered Latinx Landmarks list recognizes thirteen sites across ten states that represent migration, resilience, cultural expression, and survival — and that now face urgent threats including demolition, neglect, displacement, and climate change.
Through its Endangered Latinx Landmarks initiative, LHC will gather public attention and resources to safeguard vital landmarks, “ensuring that Latinx heritage is recognized and preserved as a fundamental part of our nation’s shared history.” The nonprofit said that the initiative will help to highlight the significance of these places, outline the specific threats they face, and propose preservation solutions, allowing for collective action to preserve Latinx history for future generations…