David G. Ronquiilo is a retired newspaper writer and freelance columnist living in Brighton, Colorado. Although retired from staff work, David keeps his hands in the business of writing with news and information websites, while working on his mystery books.

 

Born in El Paso, Texas, David's family history is deeply rooted there and in southern New Mexico. But he grew up in the Army, following his step-father from post to post, throughout the U.S. and Germany. A five-year Veteran of military service himself, David traveled extensively in his youth.

 

Following military service, David moved to Denver in 1974 and began English and Creative Writing studies at the University of Colorado at Denver. His writing career began while a student there, reviewing films and performing arts for the Colorado Daily.

 

His journalism and media career included staff and editorial positions at the Denver Downtowner, La Voz de Colorado, and KBNO radio. He was also a guest editorial writer for the Rocky Mountain News and Denver Post from 1994 to 2000.

 

He currently publshes Ritmos-USA.com, a website celebrating Latino culture.

 

David is widowed and has one son, Michael, a Denver police officer, from whom he has three granddaughters, Skylar Renee, Tinity Lis, and Annika Josephine.

 

He can be reached at dgronquillo@yahoo.com.