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New “Chicana/o Power!” » Colorado License Plates Now Available

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Colorado drivers may soon notice a new license plate design brightening up vehicles across the state.

With a bright orange, red and yellow background resembling a serape, or traditional Latino woven blanket, the “Chicana/o Power!” » The license plates joined the state’s sea of ​​specialty license plate options on January 1.

The license plates were approved through a 2024 bill sponsored by Denver Democratic Rep. Tim Hernández and Sen. Julie Gonzales and designed by Alamosa artist Larysa Medina and Denver artist Anthony Garcia Sr.

To obtain a license plate, Coloradans must make a one-time donation of $50 to El Movimiento Sigue to obtain a PIN, which is used to order the plates from the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles.

El Movimiento Sigue is a Pueblo-based advocacy group that aims “to preserve and celebrate Chicanx/Indigenous cultures and their history” through conferences, training, events and collaboration, according to the group’s website.

Drivers must also pay two one-time $25 DMV fees for the plates.

The license plates are printed on demand and will be mailed to drivers within four to six weeks, according to El Movimiento Sigue.

Colorado lawmakers are discussing creating a “Chicana/o Power” license plate design. (Courtesy of State Representative Tim Hernández)

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