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Category: Education/Health
Colorado Seeking Community Partners for Bold New Behavioral Health Service Model
“Today’s announcement marks a meaningful step forward toward a future where every person in Colorado is just a click or a phone call away from behavioral health services…”
Veterans, First Responders Hail Benefits of Psychedelic Drugs
After therapy failed to improve his mental well-being, he heard about the potential benefits of psychedelic drugs to help first responders with PTSD….
Education Bills Passed (or Not) in the 2024 Colorado Legislative Session
This year’s session, which wrapped on Wednesday, was the sixth in a row that both houses of the legislature were controlled by Democrats…
DEA Releases 2024 Nation Drug Threat Assessment
Yesterday, DEA Administrator Anne Milgram announced the release of the 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA), DEA’s comprehensive strategic assessment of illicit drug threats and READ MORE
‘Build Pagosa’ Auction This Friday Will Support Regional Workforce Center
The event, hosted at the Ross Aragon Community Center, will include a BBQ dinner and drinks, live and silent auctions, live music, and fun…
‘Bike and Roll to School Day’ This Wednesday, May 8
This national annual event promotes and practices bicycle, pedestrian, and road safety among classmates, families, and caregivers…
‘Build Pagosa’ Auction on May 10 Will Support Career and Technical Education
Working in collaboration with Archuleta School District, Build Pagosa’s RWC will provide the space for courses like building trades, automotive, welding, health sciences and more…
Pine Ridge RHC Offering Free Medicaid Pre-Screening Consultations
Pine Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has launched an initiative aimed at guiding prospective long-term care residents through Medicaid’s complicated pre-screening process…
Colorado Survey Reveals Educator Satisfaction, Challenges
“One of the many challenges of our state’s educator shortage is that educators are losing prep time because they’re helping to cover classes…”
Colorado School Funding Rewrite Wins Initial Approval in House Vote
“This is a substantial investment in education in all the places that we know is most needed,” said Chuck Carpenter, Denver Public Schools chief of finance…
HOW I TEACH: Helping Students Become Environmental Changemakers
My first job was at Rivera High School in Brownsville, Texas, an area with high levels of poverty and teacher shortages…
2024 ‘Archuleta Food Summit’ Registration Now Open
From 8am to 1:30pm, we’ll have an informative opening session on the landscape of local food production and breakout sessions that will include interactive discussions…
PPOS Middle-Schoolers Join Community Conversations on Native American Boarding Schools
“The first Indian boarding school was close to Durango,” said one fifth-grader, referring to an Indian Boarding School constructed in Hesperus…
Archuleta County Community Resource Fair this Friday
Come out and meet friends in your community who offering services in education, support and health…
Dr. Chato Hazelbaker Named President of Pueblo Community College
“Pueblo Community College has a strong reputation, and I really enjoyed my time getting to know the community and the college…”
Medical Debt Affects Much of America; Colorado Immigrants Especially Hard Hit
“Many hospitals also have funding to help out with your debt. You just have to get to the right person, because it seems that nobody wants to let us know that those programs exist…”
Archuleta County Public Health ‘Grand Opening’ Open House Today
This event is free, open to the public and there is no need to RSVP. Families are encouraged to stop in and see all that ACPHD has to offer…
Many Students Will Receive Access to Nutritious Meals During the Summer
“We’re excited to be part of the Summer EBT program and happy we’re going to be able to help more than 300,000 Colorado kids…”