For those interested in growing their own food, community garden beds are available at Vista Lake Community Gardens on Port Avenue…
Author: Vanessa Skean
Vanessa Skean writes for Healthy Archuleta and foodcoalition4archuleta.org
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Young Gardeners Wanted to Explore Farm to Table
The 2026 Kids in the Mountain Garden Education Program (KIMGE) is officially returning this August…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Young Leaders, Lasting Impact
Driven by a desire to make a real impact and to drive the change they want to see in a community, these interns prove that youth voices matter…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Another Successful Food Drive
A highlight of this year’s drive was the involvement of Healthy Archuleta’s youth interns, who dedicated their time to collecting and organizing donations…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Uniting Local Mental Health Professionals
The first meeting of this group, the Behavioral Health Collaborative, was held on Thursday, June 4…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Support Our Food Drive This Saturday
Get involved this weekend! True food security is built by the community, for the community…
Healthy Archuleta Welcomes Five Youth Interns for Summer Leadership Experience
The internship will introduce concepts of participatory change and community empowerment, helping youth understand how residents can work together…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Youth Experience in the Healthy Archuleta Gardening Classes
Working in the gardens allowed me to apply what I was learning and see the results firsthand…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Under the Same Sun
Attendees felt comfortable asking tough questions and making bold statements. It wasn’t just a presentation; it was a living, breathing conversation…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Seeds of Resilience… at 4th Annual ‘Siembra al Cena’
The unpredictable weather conditions did little to dampen the spirits of the participants, who gathered with an unmistakable eagerness to learn…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Youth Prevention Initiative Builds Media Literacy & Leadership Skills
During this past academic year, students participated in interactive workshops exploring how tobacco and vaping companies target youth through social media…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Strengthening Connections and Wellbeing in Archuleta County
Our strategy, a community-based approach, focuses on meeting people where they are, whether that’s in school, at home, or in the garden…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Growing Wellness and Mental Health
As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, conversations often focus on access to care, therapy, and crisis response, critical pieces of a larger system…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Spring Gardening Opportunities in Pagosa Springs
With a bit of creativity, using tools like greenhouses, grow domes, or high tunnels, the season can stretch well beyond its limits…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: A Community Thank You, and What Comes Next
What became clear throughout the day is this: the Food Hub is no longer just an idea; it is a community-driven movement…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Don’t Miss the Archuleta Food Summit 2026
Registration has been extended through tomorrow, Friday, April 17, at noon, and organizers strongly encourage community members to sign up…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Archuleta Youth Have a Chance to Help Shape Their Community This Summer
It’s not just about the work they do during those eight weeks; it’s about the confidence they carry forward, the relationships they build…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Food as Medicine in Archuleta County
Residents will have an opportunity to learn more about these ideas at the 2026 Archuleta Food Summit on Saturday, April 18…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Help Shape the Future of Local Food on April 18
What if a single morning could help shape the future of food, small business, and community connection in Archuleta County?