Like many rural Americans, he relies on Medicaid, a joint state and federal insurance program for people with low incomes and disabilities….
Category: Education/Health
Some Rural Residents, Hospitals, Disconnected from Modern Care, Part One
While lying in the hospital bed, Walker talked about his dialysis session the day before, on his birthday…
Pagosa Peak Open School Teacher Wins National Lifelong Learning Award
“Project-based Learning is transforming classrooms, schools and districts across the country thanks to the commitment and dedication of passionate educators…”
No New Measles Cases Noted in Archuleta County
The CDPHE Vaccine Van will be offering measles vaccines and boosters this Friday, April 18, from 2-6pm, at Pagosa Peak Open School…
Families of Transgender Youth No Longer View Colorado as a Haven
In recent years, states across the Mountain West have passed laws that limit doctors from providing transgender children with certain kinds of gender-affirming care…
Archuleta County to Offer Emergency Preparedness Workshop
The session will cover critical aspects of emergency preparedness, including essential power outage safety protocols…
Pagosa Gardening Classes Offered Starting on April 23
Most vegetables will grow and mature anywhere from 45 days to 65 days; this is true of most greens, once seeds have germinated…
Confirmed Adult Measles Case in Archuleta County
Coloradans are urged to check vaccination status, monitor for symptoms, and review possible exposure locations…
‘Connect For Health’ Reports Record Insurance Enrollment
This year’s ‘By The Numbers’ report includes new data and information about the record-breaking open enrollment period…
Pagosa Student Receives Daniels Fund Scholarship
The Daniels Scholarship is one of the most selective and sought-after scholarships in the United States…
Archuleta County Public Health Department Celebrates ‘National Public Health Week’
ACPHD will host an open house on Thursday, April 10, from 4-6pm at their offices, 502 S. 8th Street in Pagosa Springs…
Colorado Grants Will Support Emerging Agriculture Leaders
“By working with Colorado organizations to identify future leaders and develop their agricultural and leadership skills, the program creates the opportunity to inspire our next generation…”
Pagosa Peak Open School Hiring Teachers for 2025-2026 School Year
Join us in beautiful Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where as a lead elementary teacher you engage students in learning outside the classroom walls…
Pagosa Charter School Students Shine at ‘Battle of the Books’
“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…”
Colorado’s Psychedelic Mushroom Experiment Has Begun
Facilitators generally pay a $420 training fee, which allows them to pursue the necessary consultation hours, and roughly $900 a year for a license…
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…
‘Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges’ Scholarship Application Open
The scholarship process is easy to complete and qualifies students for a variety of awards of up to $5,000…
Proposed Bill Would Allow Colorado Voters to Add More Money to School Lunch Program
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…