"If they come out and vote in very large numbers, given the polls, it would suggest that would be a very strong margin for the president's reelection," said Bickers. "If Latinos stay home in large numbers, that will make it really difficult for the president to carry this state."

With that in mind, Obama supporter Teresa Trujillo, of the Colorado Progressive Action group in Pueblo, is coordinating canvassing efforts with other groups.

"Where we see increased engagement is out of door-to-door canvassing and ground efforts," Trujillo noted.

One Hispanic hoping to see that effort fail is Republican Silverio Salazar, who says many voters are discouraged by the poor economy.

"The question is: 'Are they better off than they were four years ago?' And maybe one out of a group of 40 or 50 is still maintaining a job, the rest are unemployed," said Salazar. "And no, they are not better off."

Salazar says Republicans could benefit in this election if Hispanic Democrats remain discouraged.

"They may just stay home and say, 'Let someone else decide this election, I'm not,'" Salazar added/

As Election Day approaches, canvassers from both parties will be making an intense effort to get their voters to the polls.