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19th Ave. & Northern
32nd street
33rd street
5th street
Ann Ott
Avondale
berney park
Calle Nueve
Campito
Canal Seco
Cashion
Central park
chula vista
coffelt
cuatro milpas
duppa villa
eastlake park
eastside chandler
El Campito
el mirage
garfield
glendale
golden gate
grant park
green vally park
guadalupe
harmon park
hayden park
hightown chandler
hollywood
homedale
la marqueta
la patria
la viente
la victoria
las avenidas
las ligas
little hollywood
madison park
marcos de Niza
maravilla gardens
maryvale
mesa lml
mini park
santa rosa
sonorita
southside 35th avenue
southside chandler
our roots
list of arizona barrios
From the 1940s to 1960s, dozens of barrios throughout the greater Phoenix area were vibrant communities filled with thriving generations of Chicano and Latino families. Below is a partial list of these locations. If you know of a barrio we should add to our list, please inform us and include as much detail as possible, follow this link.
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barrio stories
Share Your Barrio Story
We invite you to be a part of preserving the vibrant history of Arizona’s barrios. Whether you or your family grew up in a bustling neighborhood or a quiet street, your experiences form the backbone of our community’s rich tapestry. Tell us your story – a single memory, triumph (including the challenges) or a memorable birthday, family event, wedding, first job, anniversary, or your first day of school. Where did you or your family grow up? What kinds of traditions did your families embrace? We want to know and share in the legacy that shaped you.
COMMUNITY
We cultivate pride and cultural connection throughout the ABS community
By sharing stories of our vanished barrios, we restore collective memory and bridge generational divides—helping new generations connect with their rich cultural heritage. As our membership grows, so does our storytelling vault, expanding with each contribution and deepening the legacy we preserve.
Advocacy
A spirit of advocacy is embedded throughout our digital broadcast content, reflecting ABS’s commitment to delivering accurate, practical information that empowers lives.
Through our diverse programming, we feature professionals and subject-matter experts from all walks of life who serve as dynamic hosts and contributors. Signature shows such as The Irma Payán Show, La Plática, and Salud, Dinero y Amor (AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection) offer timely insights on issues that matter—from health and finance to relationships and community well-being.
Recognition
Arizona Barrio Stories (ABS) reaches a collective monthly audience of nearly 500,000 across multiple digital streaming and social media platforms.
Our content appears on outlets including Latino USA TV and Media, Facebook, Cox, Instagram, Chicano Hollywood, YouTube, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, TikTok, LinkedIn, and others.We welcome inquiries from sponsors, merchants, partners, and organizations interested in tailored marketing collaborations. ABS offers unique opportunities to connect with diverse audiences through purposeful storytelling and cultural engagement.
Educate & Inform
We collect, preserve, and share knowledge about our gente with a global audience.
In addition to historical documentation of barrios, our growing repository features rich, descriptive content on Indigenous traditions, cultural arts, local history, landmarks, and notable buildings and structures. This material is conveyed through compelling personal narratives and insightful dialogue with subject matter experts.To date, we have produced approximately 400 interviews and streaming segments—each contributing to a living archive that elevates community memory, identity, and resilience.
ORAL HISTORIES ✦ ART & CULTURE ✦ NEIGHBORHOOD LEGACIES ✦ ARIZONA VOICES ✦