1970 David Devine Special to the Arizona Daily Star Aug 14, 2015 Aug 14, 2015 Updated Aug 20, 2015 Manifestantes organizados por El Rio Coalition Front demandaban que la ciudad convirtiera el campo de golf en un parque comunitario. Dan Tortorell/Tucson Citizen 1970 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link David Devine Special to the Arizona Daily Star 1970El Rio Golf Course takeover seeks to convert the course into a public park. A coalition of Mexican-Americans, including Raúl Grijalva and Salomón Baldenegro, leads the demonstration. Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Timeline of Tucson's First 240 Years Some of the major historical events that have shaped Tucson.