This story by Katheryn Houghton and Bram Sable-Smith appeared on KFF Health News on August 5, 2025. When President Donald Trump signed a law adding work requirements for some Medicaid recipients, he may have undercut lawmakers in at least 14 states who were designing their own plans, according to health industry observers. Georgia is the READ MORE
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Middle Mesa Fire Near Navajo Lake Threatening Archuleta County
Ground and air resources are working to suppress the fire, which is burning in a remote area where natural gas infrastructure is located…
Archuleta County Announces Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office has announced Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, effective yesterday, August 5…
Knights of Columbus to Hold Annual ‘Duck Race’ This Saturday
First place prize is $1,500, second place is $750 and third place is $500…
Colorado’s New Teacher Apprenticeship Program Offers a Path into the Classroom
“They can be earning while they’re learning,” Bivens said…
Archuleta County Public Health Offering ‘Back to School’ Health Clinics
These clinics will offer everything from routine childhood vaccines to affordable sports physicals and free heart screenings for young athletes…
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Week of August 4-9
The project has reached a major milestone, with concrete paving work occurring last Thursday…
Pagosa Springs Medical Center Awarded Grant for Safety Upgrades
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) Division of Local Government (DLG) awarded $15 million across 50 projects…
LETTER: Community Compassion Outreach Seeks Your Help
Thanks to the state’s Behavioral Health Services program, we have strong funding for our programs — but we’re facing a short-term cash gap…
Save the Date for Habitat’s ‘Community Picnic’ on September 13
Our FREE celebration on will include hamburgers and hot dogs provided by Habitat for Humanity and served by The Knights of Columbus…
Three Takeaways From a New Report on Child Care Costs in Colorado
In some Colorado counties, the cost of child care is equivalent to more than half a week’s salary at a minimum wage job…
ELKHORN FIRE UPDATE: August 3
The Elkhorn Fire north of Durango has estimat4ed on Sunday at 298 acres, with containment at about 50%…
Colorado’s ‘Bustang’ Bus System Celebrates 10 Years
“This past year, Bustang served almost four times its initial customer base… helping to reduce traffic congestion…with a cleaner alternative…”
CRIA Announces ‘The Chaco Phenomenon’ Lecture Series in August
Each lecture will feature a distinguished expert in Southwestern archaeology and anthropology…
Lickety-Split and Thingamajig Theatre Company Announce ‘Sketch Comedy 101’
This class is open and available to anyone, regardless of experience level…
‘Wings’ Fundraiser to Feature Tethered Balloon Rides
The Wings end-of-summer fundraiser helps pay tuition for Pagosa Springs families who otherwise could not afford child care…
OPINION: BLM Cutting Public Our of Rulemaking Process
The BLM is rushing to implement the irresponsible changes to oil and gas drilling on public lands required by the reconciliation bill…
‘Tough Enough to Wear Pink’ Rodeo at Archuleta County Fair, Tomorrow
The fair rodeo and associated activities are being held to raise funds for PSMC’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders…
ELKHORN FIRE UPDATE: July 30
For the safety of firefighters and the public, fire managers on the San Juan National Forest have issued an area and road closure order…