Esperanza means hope

Colorado state minimum wage is $11.10 an hour. But by various exemptions provided by law, many agricultural workers make only $7.25 per hour.

That might be enough during the long days of summer, but for those whose livelihoods fluctuate with the seasons, winter can be an economically trying time.

Casa de la Esperanza means House of Hope, and this local organization is dedicated to supporting agric...