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Category: Education/Health

Pagosa Charter School Students Shine at 'Battle of the Books'

Pagosa Charter School Students Shine at ‘Battle of the Books’

Posted on March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Emily Murphy

“We worked together and encouraged each other,” third-grader Cora Jean said. “Instead of having one person know all the answers, we helped each other…”

Posted in Education/Health

Colorado’s Psychedelic Mushroom Experiment Has Begun

Posted on March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Post Contributor

Facilitators generally pay a $420 training fee, which allows them to pursue the necessary consultation hours, and roughly $900 a year for a license…

Posted in Education/Health
Healthy Archuleta’s Growers and Producers Forum on Monday March 24

Healthy Archuleta’s Growers and Producers Forum on Monday March 24

Posted on March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 by Vanessa Skean

The Forum also welcomes the inexperienced or the frustrated grower/producer — folks who face obstacles on the way to achieving their dreams…

Posted in Education/Health

County Advocacy for Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation

Posted on March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 by Vanessa Skean

Contrary to some beliefs, vapes, and pouches do not help reduce nicotine addiction; they increase it…

Posted in Education/Health

‘Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges’ Scholarship Application Open

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by Post Contributor

The scholarship process is easy to complete and qualifies students for a variety of awards of up to $5,000…

Posted in Education/Health

Proposed Bill Would Allow Colorado Voters to Add More Money to School Lunch Program

Posted on March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 by Post Contributor

In its first year, the program provided more than 100 million meals to students and saved families up to $1,300 per child per year…

Posted in Education/Health

The Importance of Primary Care

Posted on March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 by Vanessa Skean

Primary care is the backbone of community health. It’s all about prevention, wellness check-ups, and treating common illnesses…

Posted in Education/Health
How the FDA Opens the Door to Risky Chemicals in America’s Food Supply

How the FDA Opens the Door to Risky Chemicals in America’s Food Supply

Posted on March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by Post Contributor

The FDA’s restraints on food ingredients are limited and relatively feeble, especially compared with those in Europe…

Posted in Education/Health
Deadline to Apply for Rotary Club Scholarships is March 17

Deadline to Apply for Rotary Club Scholarships is March 17

Posted on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 by Post Contributor

Whether you’re heading to a four-year college, university or vocational school, there’s a scholarship opportunity for you…

Posted in Education/Health

Home Improvements Help People Age Independently… but Medicare Seldom Picks Up the Bill

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by Post Contributor

The program that helped Tsubaki remain independent, called ‘Community Aging in Place: Advancing Better Living for Elders’…

Posted in Education/Health
What Kind of Health Care Do Republicans Want?

What Kind of Health Care Do Republicans Want?

Posted on February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 by Post Contributor

“There is oftentimes a massive disconnect between what happens in the caucuses on Capitol Hill and what’s happening at family tables across America….”

Posted in Education/Health
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: A Journey Through the Food System

HEALTHY ARCHULETA: A Journey Through the Food System

Posted on February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 by Vanessa Skean

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 READ MORE

Posted in Education/Health
Assessing Behavioral Health in Archuleta County

Assessing Behavioral Health in Archuleta County

Posted on February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 by Vanessa Skean

Last Friday, community members, healthcare professionals, and local leaders gathered at Pagosa Springs Medical Center for a pivotal presentation…

Posted in Education/Health

GOAL High School Visits the Colorado State Capitol


Posted on February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 by Post Contributor

After spending a day at the Capitol, it’s clear that it’s not just the house of the people but the house for all, including students…

Posted in Education/Health

OPINION: Transforming the High School Experience in Colorado

Posted on February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 by Post Contributor

Colorado stands at a pivotal moment in transforming the high school experience and expanding opportunities for every student…

Posted in Education/Health

Trump Administration Targets U.S. Education Department

Posted on February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 by Post Contributor

The U.S. Education Department was hit with hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts after the Department of Government Efficiency announced its latest terminations…

Posted in Education/Health
Pagosa Charter School Board President Nominated for Statewide Award

Pagosa Charter School Board President Nominated for Statewide Award

Posted on February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 by Post Contributor

“Lawrence recognizes the effort needed for our school to continue on its path toward excellence, and has consistently contributed to the school’s growth…”

Posted in Education/Health
Apply Now for Free Universal Preschool

Apply Now for Free Universal Preschool

Posted on February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 by Post Contributor

“Free preschool is saving Coloradans an average of $6,100 every year while giving students the best possible start…”

Posted in Education/Health
Children’s Hospital Colorado Stops Gender-affirming Medical Treatments

Children’s Hospital Colorado Stops Gender-affirming Medical Treatments

Posted on February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 by Post Contributor

The decision, announced in a memo to all hospital staffers Wednesday, comes in response to the Trump administration’s executive order…

Posted in Education/Health
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