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Category: Education/Health

Pagosa Schools Deal with New ‘Mask’ Guidance

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 by Bill Hudson

On Friday, May 14, Archuleta School District Superintendent Kym LeBlanc-Esparza sent out her regular memo, which included the following comment on the District’s ever-evolving COVID READ MORE

Posted in Education/Health

Free Gardening Lecture Tonight, with Ron Chacey

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 by Post Contributor

Chacey will discuss the easiest vegetables to grow and then branch off into his favorite vegetables of somewhat challenging natures…

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Significant Increases in ‘WIC’ Nutrition Program Funding

Posted on May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 by Post Contributor

Pregnant women and parents or legal guardians for children under the age of 5 are encouraged to apply for the SJBPH program to access these benefits…

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Colorado School Finance Bill Will Support Students in Poverty

Posted on May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 by Post Contributor

The return of the B.S. factor back to the pre-pandemic level is huge, but there is a significant piece that is not being sent to classrooms,” said Matt Cook…

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12 to 15-Year-Olds Now Eligible for COVID Vaccine Appointments

Posted on May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 by Post Contributor

“he eligibility of 12 to 15-year-olds for COVID vaccine is a really positive step for our community. We hope that parents and youth will jump on this opportunity right away…”

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OPINION: Want to Help Students Recover from Pandemic Stress? Try Art Classes

Posted on May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Arts educators are a secret weapon in fostering positive mental health for kids,” said Elias, a psychology professor at Rutgers University…

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Riding Herd on Mental Health in Colorado Ranching Country

Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by Post Contributor

But in tightknit small towns, ranchers say, even if the resources are there, the stigma remains…

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Ribbon Cutting for Pagosa Peak Open School Tomorrow, May 11

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by Post Contributor

Pagosa Peak Open School moved into the Parelli Building in Aspen Village in the summer of 2017, to begin its journey as a K-8 “project-based learning” school…

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US Education Secretary Wants All Schools Open This Fall

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by Post Contributor

“I don’t think there’s a teacher across the country that needs a standardized test to tell them how the children in front of them are doing,” he said…

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Biden’s ‘Free Community College’ Plan Would Present Challenges for Colorado

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 by Post Contributor

“If we give every community college the same dollar amount to serve their students, we’re going to have the same problem we have with inequity in K-12…”

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Colorado Leaders Roll Out New ‘Early Childhood Department’ Plan

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 by Post Contributor

“For far too long, access to early childhood education has been limited to those who can afford it,” state Sen. Janet Buckner of Aurora…

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Rocky Mountain Health Supporting STEM Education on Western Slope

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 by Post Contributor

“We are honored to work with Colorado’s leaders to address the urgent challenges we face, such as the need for better access to behavioral health care…”

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Colorado’s Dyslexia Screening Pilot Program Off to a Shaky Start

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 by Post Contributor

“At this juncture, doing it in three schools, knowing one is a gifted and talented school, we really don’t want this pilot to go forward…”

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As Warm Weather Arrives, Stay ‘Rabies Aware’

Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 by Post Contributor

People who have been bitten or scratched by an unfamiliar animal should contact their health care provider immediately to reduce the risk of rabies…

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Free Gardening Advice, Tonight, with Ron Chacey

Posted on April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 by Post Contributor

Choosing appropriate products and knowing when to implement are decisions that make the difference in the growth of vegetable plants…

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Snag a Vaccine Appointment, Then Face the Next Hurdle: How to Get There?

Posted on April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 by Post Contributor

“We had a couple fly in to get their vaccine from Denver that couldn’t get it in the Denver metro area,” said Marc Meyer, director of pharmacy services…

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‘Drug Take Back Day’ in Pagosa This Saturday, April 24

Posted on April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 by Post Contributor

With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced its 20th Take Back Day …

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San Juan Basin Health Creates Modified ‘Level Blue’ Health Rules

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by Post Contributor

The State COVID dial will no longer be in effect as of today, April 16, 2021…

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‘Colorado Comeback’ Bill to Improve Air Quality in Schools Clears Committee

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by Post Contributor

“As we work to recover from the pandemic and build back stronger, we need to ensure that our students can learn in classrooms that are safe and healthy…”

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