Los Seis de Boulder

At the time [1967-1979][4][better source needed], Colorado was one of fewer than 10 U.S. states in which Chicanos (mid-20th century political/cultural term used by some Mexican Americans) were initiating the original MECha groups.

[10] In an article written for the Daily Camera, librarian and local historian Carol Taylor states that the first bombing took place on May 27, 1974, and The blast on May 27, at Chautauqua Park, was heard all over Boulder.

One survivor, who was outside of the car at the time, lost a leg and suffered severe burns.Due to the politicized nature of the activists work as members of UMAS and MEChA, focusing on fighting for Mexican American student rights at the University of Colorado Boulder as well as other institutions of higher education throughout the state,[8] conspiratorial foul play has also been suspected as claimed by some involved in the Chicano community at that time.

[12] Priscilla Falcon, professor of Hispanic Studies at the University of Northern Colorado,[13] said in relation to the deaths of Los Seis “After that, many people became fearful that they could be the next target of the government,” and “So there were peaks and valleys in the movement.

[15] On May 31, 2014, Su Teatro, located in Denver's Art District on Santa Fe, which on its website claims it "has established a national reputation for homegrown productions that speak to the history and experience of Chicanos.

[18] On September 16, 2020, CU officials announced that the sculpture would be made permanent as part of its library's Special Collections, Archives and Preservation department.