“Due to lack of grazing, and high hay prices, goats are more economical for our farm…”
Author: Rosa Chavez
Rosa D, Chavez MPH, is a public health & systems leader rooted in the borderlands of Pagosa Springs and Albuquerque, working at the intersections of culture, care, land, food and community infrastructure.
LOCAL FOOD HEROES: Lois & Allan Higgins of GrassRoots Meat
“In 2003 we launched the GrassRoots label in an effort to supply our beef and lamb (and now chicken, pork and duck) on a larger scale…”
Pagosa Farmers Market Playing a Role in Local Food Production Efforts
The Pagosa Farmers Market provides a venue where local food can be offered directly to the customer, with benefit to producer, consumer and community…
Healthy Archuleta to Host Community Meal & Celebration This Saturday, July 23
All are welcome to participate in the event and to join in the many activities of the celebration…
GGP Hosting Open Mic Night This Thursday
All forms of family friendly art and music are encouraged and welcome…
‘A Tribute to Patsy Cline’ to Raise Funds for Vista Lake Community Garden
The event will be held August 13, with dinner and garden tours from 5:30 to 6:45pm, and the show at 7:15pm…
‘Healthy Archuleta’ to Host Community Meal, Celebration on July 23
Community members will enjoy the music of Los Mitotitos, folklorico performances, health booths, children’s activities…
LOCAL FOOD HEROES: Alice Chavez & Rose Chavez of Huerta Alegre
For my mother’s part, she has been gardening every year since we moved into this house on Lewis Street some 30 years ago…
Gardening Beds Still Available in New Vista Lake Community Garden
We will focus on a variety of plants that can still grow to maturity over the next few months…
LOCAL FOOD HERO: Charles MacDonald of Meander Riverside Eatery
“Meander Riverside Eatery is a new local food concept restaurant in Pagosa Springs whose aim is to create a seasonally driven menu, inspired by locally sourced ingredients…”
Vista Lake Community Garden Has Open Beds for Community Members
The community garden is a great way to start gardening and is an opportunity for residents who don’t have room for a garden…
19th Hole Concert Series Raises Funds for Healthy Archuleta
Your $10 cover charge not only supports Healthy Archuleta but also four other local nonprofits that are part of the 19th Hole Concerts…
LOCAL FOOD HERO: Kristen Roth
“Since moving to Pagosa Springs 24 years ago, I have had both successes and struggles with my gardening experience…”
Meet ‘Healthy Archuleta’ Leadership Member Chris Frederics
“Eating healthy food requires sacrifices and some may simply not be able to make those sacrifices without aid…”
Geothermal Greenhouses Hosting Open Mic Events
GGP is excited to host these free community gatherings, to connect spaces in beautiful downtown Pagosa Springs along the San Juan River…
LOCAL FOOD HERO: Kim Barnes
“I believe that if everyone participated, even just a little bit, in growing the food they eat, our world would be a better place…”
Community ‘Food Security’ Votes Counted in Participatory Voting
The ‘Grow More Local Produce’ proposal is aimed at supporting increased and sustained local food production in Archuleta County…
LOCAL FOOD HEROES: Thurman and Diane Reitz of Chama River Farms
“We started with one main greenhouse, and have added 4 portable greenhouses to extend the growing season which has worked well, because it gives additional space for the chickens…”
Join Us Today to Discuss ‘Deepening Our Agricultural Roots Through Food Policy’
Come help us plant the community garden with fruits, vegetables and flowers that will be grown and shared…