A certified Medicare counselor from the San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging (SJBAAA) will present Medicare basics…
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Students Reflect on Prop 114 Through Projects
“I loved doing this project, and now I believe wolves should be reintroduced in Colorado,” Jonah said…
San Juan Regional Medical Center Offering Free Community Osteoarthritis Presentation
Don’t miss this opportunity to get tips from trusted professionals, learn about all the options available to you, and have your questions answered…
More States Extend Medicaid Coverage for New Mothers
Just a handful of U.S. stater have chosen not to guarantee at least a year of health care for women during that critical period after pregnancy…
PPOS Stakeholders Collaborate on Best Practices
Working collaboratively with the vision in mind is a big part of the PPOS culture. What is applied with students is also applied at all levels within the school…
Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs Awards $22,000 to Graduating Seniors
The Pagosa Springs Rotary Club also congratulates the entire class of 2023 and wishes each of them success in their future endeavors…
Colorado Panel Will Decide Which Medicine to Make Affordable
The pharmaceutical industry has pushed back against the concept of payment limits, warning that drugmakers could pull out of states that set payment limits…
As Water Levels Drop, Risk of Increased Arsenic Levels
When John Mestas’ ancestors moved to Colorado over 100 years ago to raise sheep in the San Luis Valley, they “hit paradise,” he said…
Troubled Students Left Without Options, as Specialized Schools Close in Rural Colorado, Part Two
This story by Rae Ellen Bichell and Helen Santoro appeared on Chalkbeat Colorado on May 12, 2023. We are sharing it in two parts. Read READ MORE
PCC Southwest Durango Relocates to The Commons
The Pueblo Community College Southwest site in Durango is relocating to The Commons building, 701 Camino del Rio…
Troubled Students Left Without Options, as Specialized Schools Close in Rural Colorado, Part One
Riley George, a 12-year-old with autism and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, has had to cross a mountain range to get an education…
GOAL High School Honored as 2023 ‘Best Workplace’
“These are exciting times for our staff and students. Each day we renew our commitment to innovation and creativity…”
Opioid Harm Reduction Resources Available at SJBPH Durango Office
There is no cost associated with either the test strips or the overdose-reversal medication. No ID is required…
San Juan Health Partners General Surgery Holding Ribbon Cutting
Come tour our new clinic at 735 West Animas Street in Farmington on Wednesday, May 17 at 4:00pm…
Community Members Can Apply for Vacancy on SJBPH Board of Health
This board position will run through December 31, 2023. Board membership is a voluntary position…
San Juan Regional Medical Center No Longer Requiring Masks
San Juan Regional Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center with 198 licensed beds…
Durango Elks Lodge Announces 2023 Scholarship Winners
The Scholarship Committee is excited to share with everyone the recipients of the 2023 Durango Elks Lodge Scholarships…
State Board of Education Approves ‘Healthy School Meals for All’ Rules
Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, the program will offer free meals to all students at districts choosing to participate…
OPINION: Retirees Can Be Part of the Early Childhood Solution
We are actively recruiting adults 50+ to serve as Corps Members in our program, and help the struggling Early Childhood industry…