The community garden beds are just now in the planting phase, so it’s a good time to see how the folks are tending to the beds, what items they are planting…
Author: Vanessa Skean
Vanessa Skean writes for Healthy Archuleta and foodcoalition4archuleta.org
Healthy Archuleta Hosts High School Field Trip on the Local Food System
The morning started bright and early with a visit to 84 Ranch to hear from Brian Wattier, a local rancher…
Mental Health Awareness Month and Garden Conversations
Interested in learning more about gardening and how it can improve your mood? Please join Healthy Archuleta and the Pagosa Springs Community Garden this year…
An Easy Way to Support Your Local Community
Are you wanting to support your local community and neighbors but don’t have the time or energy? We’re making it easy by hosting a Food Drive at City Market on Saturday May 10 from 10 am to 1 pm! It’s an easy action to take that has a lasting impact in our community. According to READ MORE
Healthy School Meals Support Families in Our Community
According to representative sample in Healthy Archuleta’s 2024 Community Survey, 73% of residents reported high food prices to be a major or minor challenge…
Improving Communication for Better Healthcare Outcomes in Archuleta County
A recent assessment conducted by Healthy Archuleta highlighted the importance of training primary care providers in integrated and culturally competent care…
Healthy Archuleta Seeks Passionate Volunteer Coordinator
As our Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll be the heart and soul of our volunteer program…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: TerraWalk Farm Speaks at Growers and Producers Meeting
At the meeting, Chris shared some of the challenges he has faced growing in southern Colorado, particularly with the climate and the short growing season…
Gardening Education for the Community, in Our Community Gardens
Community gardens provide an area where community members can gather and share their experiences in gardening, seek out advice from more experienced growers…
Healthy Archuleta’s Growers and Producers Forum on Monday March 24
The Forum also welcomes the inexperienced or the frustrated grower/producer — folks who face obstacles on the way to achieving their dreams…
County Advocacy for Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation
Contrary to some beliefs, vapes, and pouches do not help reduce nicotine addiction; they increase it…
The Importance of Primary Care
Primary care is the backbone of community health. It’s all about prevention, wellness check-ups, and treating common illnesses…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Engaging High School Students in Food Systems
Healthy Archuleta is engaging youth through two high school classes, where students have the opportunity to learn about the local food system…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: A Journey Through the Food System
Healthy Archuleta is actively working to raise awareness of health-promoting foods and the importance of the local food system. A central part of this initiative is focusing on how the local food system works and how everyone in our community both contributes to and benefits from it. Healthy Archuleta has developed the food system wheel, READ MORE
Assessing Behavioral Health in Archuleta County
Last Friday, community members, healthcare professionals, and local leaders gathered at Pagosa Springs Medical Center for a pivotal presentation…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Growing Hydroponic Vegetables for Local Food Pantries
Recently, Healthy Archuleta purchased two additional hydroponic towers to grow fresh vegetables and herbs to be distributed to the community…
Advancing Local Food System Advocacy
In working with organizations like Hunger Free Colorado, Healthy Archuleta strives to understand the importance of advocacy and policy issues…
Pagosa Geothermal Experts Meet with Growers and Producers
According to Kirsten, the initial start-up for anyone looking into this resource is first to consider where the energy is located…