A Pueblo County judge considered arguments Tuesday for and against a citywide ordinance to prohibit syringe exchange programs…
Category: Education/Health
More Than 1 Million Veterans Receiving PACT Act Benefits
The law, which spent years gaining the support it needed in Congress, expanded health care coverage and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances…
Summer EBT Addresses Childhood Hunger
More than 500,000 eligible Colorado students will receive $120 benefit cards to buy healthy food…
Pagosa Peak Open School Prepares for Changes in 2024-2025
I am grateful and excited to say our staff is returning; some in new positions, all with their talents, experience and passion for our students and work at PPOS…
More Colorado Children Will Get State-Funded Full-Day Preschool Classes
The increase means progress towards one of the state’s original goals for the preschool-for-all program: extra hours for 4-year-olds with the greatest needs…
As Chair of Governors Association, Jared Polis Has a Plan for Education
“Our initiative will explore how to better evaluate outcomes from state investments in education, and help drive improved outcomes for learners at all stages of their education journey…”
Cataract Surgery, Explained
Recovery is a crucial part of the process. Generally, it takes about 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover. It’s important to remember not to rub your eyes and take it easy on physical activities…
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Has Expanded
“Our Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans to caring, qualified responders 24/7 — and two years ago, we made it even easier for veterans in crisis…”
Pagosa Springs Medical Center Foundation Update
Our fundraising priority this year is renovating the Medical Wellness Building on the southwest corner of Highway 160 and South Pagosa Boulevard…
Archuleta County Public Health Adds Cancer Detection Program
The free screenings for those who qualify are also accompanied by health navigation support to offer wrap-around services…
Four Colorado Poultry Workers Test Positive for Bird Flu
A fifth worker at the same commercial egg laying operation is also suspected to be sick, but that case is pending a positive confirmation…
Colorado Begins Issuing EBT Benefits for Students During Summer Months
“We are thrilled so many Colorado kids will receive increased access to food during the summer through this program…”
FBI Teen Academy Applications Now Available
Our Teen Academy program allows high school students an opportunity to get a comprehensive look into today’s FBI…
Colorado Medicaid Adds Doula Services as a Benefit
“There is a wealth of research that shows doula support can help reduce epidural use, labor duration, low-birthweight and premature deliveries…”
Real Estate Firm in Denver Providing Free Housing for Teachers
The hope is that increasing access to affordable housing will incentivize early-career teachers to stay in Denver and in the teaching profession…
Inspector General Finds Surgery Delays, Poor Staff Culture at Aurora VA Hospital
“I’m going to be pushing VA senior leadership in Washington very hard in the months ahead to make sure that remediation is done…”
Pagosa Educators Complete Early Childhood Course
Beginning in late July, the ECCAC will offer another college course, toddler theory and practice…
Democratic Club Meets Today at Coyote Moon
Come hear Guinn Unger speak about the problems and possible solutions to our healthcare crisis…
Applying for College? Need Help with Your FAFSA Application? Adams State Can Help
“When you look at these questions, they have a lot of jargon in them,” he said…