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Store Clerk Amy Salazar helps a customer fill their prescription behind the counter at Salisbury Pharmacy. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Salazar quickly felt welcomed here in Clinton

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Amy Salazar is a clerk for Clinton’s Salisbury Pharmacy, who spoke with the Clinton Daily News about her life and growing connection to her Hispanic roots.

From left, Kristi Bomgren, Dr. Nadia Azuero, and Ana Reyes look over some test results in Dr. Azuero’s office at Clinton Regional Hospital. CDN | Shiann Dawson

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Heritage comes in many forms for Dr. Azuero

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Dr. Nadia Azuero works as a family physician at Clinton Regional Hospital, where she originally joined part-time in April and moved to full-time at the beginning of August.“I treat the whole patient,” she said.

Julio Ramirez flips up some fresh patties behind the grill at Domino Fuel Stop off of U.S. Highway 183, just south of Clinton. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Ramirez is inspired by his Hispanic heritage

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Julio Ramirez, a 20-year-old Clinton native who was born and raised in Clinton his entire life, attended Clinton Public Schools through his youth and works at the Domino’s Fuel Stop on U.S. Highway 183.

Ali Rodelo waits on a customer at First Bank and Trust. CDN | Shiann Dawson

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Bilingual skills aid Rodelo at bank, beyond

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Ali Rodelo keeps a busy schedule. “I’m currently a college student, and I’m also working full time at two jobs. Which, I work at the bowling alley – Split Decision – part-time. I’ve been there since they started,” she said.

Julianna Martinez wipes down the bar while on shift as manager at the Rt. 66 Bar and Grill. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Martinez enjoys different cultural perspectives

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Julianna Martinez is the manager for the Route 66 Bar and Grill, formerly known as Dos de Oros Bar. She spoke with the Clinton Daily News about her work, as well as her life and connections with her Hispanic culture.

Roger Silva lifts a truck while at work at McKinsey Ford. CDN | Shiann Dawson

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Silva found his calling working on vehicles

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Roger Silva can regularly be found at McKinsey Ford, where he works as a service technician.“I’m a Ford-certified technician, and I do vehicle repairs, warranty repairs. The repairs I do cover anything small to pretty much anything major,” he said.

Wesley Flores helps set up the wired internet for the different TV displays at Adam’s Edge Barbershop. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Flores seeking to connect customers, heritage

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Wesley Flores, an accounting executive for Bluepeak Fiber Internet, spoke with the Clinton Daily News about his work, as well as his connections with his Hispanic heritage.

Linda Badillo, center, leads Satieva Gladwin, left, and Maria Olvera through a procedure at Western Technology Center. CDN | Courtesy photo

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With three jobs, Badillo still has time for family

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Hispanic Heritage runs strong with Linda Badillo, especially as she tries to help others in her career fields.When it comes to what she loves about her culture and heritage, Badillo said there are a few things she likes the most about both.

Martinez credited with big heart for helping others

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Martinez credited with big heart for helping others

Saturday, September 27, 2025

On weekdays, Leslie Martinez can be found at the office of Richard Phillips.“We answer phones, schedule appointments for him, we help him with his paperwork. We do a bunch of stuff here,” she said. “I’m his interpreter when he has Spanish clients only.

AJ Juarez ready to make his morning deliveries behind the wheel of the store delivery van just outside of Kluver’s Appliances & Home Furnishings. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Juarez delivers personal pride to job, community

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Clinton local AJ Juarez is one of the delivery drivers and movers for Kluver’s Appliances and Home Furnishings.The Clinton Daily News spoke with Juarez about his life and work.When asked about his younger years and life, and his arrival in Clinton, Juarez said, “So, I grew up here in Clinton.