The local hospital had closed a year before Sears’ death, leaving behind a gutted healthcare system…
Category: Education/Health
61 Boys on Girls Sports Teams in Jefferson County Schools? Apparently Not
In a letter to the community last week, Colorado’s second largest school district said no boys were competing on those teams…
Limited Spots Remaining for 2026 Colorado Health Symposium
Strategic communications can do more than inform. It can shape how people think, what they support, and what becomes possible…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Youth Experience in the Healthy Archuleta Gardening Classes
Working in the gardens allowed me to apply what I was learning and see the results firsthand…
Many Teacher Training Programs Fail to Align with ‘Science of Reading’ Theories
“This is a form of educational malpractice against new teachers and the students they will serve,” NCTQ President Heather Peske said…
By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying
“The person who has to bear the burden of the suffering should have the ability to decide when it’s enough,” he added…
Free Suicide Prevention Trainings for Colorado Families, Community Members, Educators
Colorado has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation, and firearms are involved in more than half of all suicides in the state….
Cell Phone Bans in Public Schools… Coming Down the Pike…
Over the next year, school districts must figure out how to store students’ restricted devices, because the bill doesn’t specify how schools must do so…
BORDERLANDS HEALTH: La Cultura Cura
Culture and memory as health infrastructure across the Southwest…
Pagosa History Museum to Feature Special Exhibitions This Summer
The Pagosa Springs History Museum is now open for the 2026 summer season, running through September 5….
Three Medical Routines Older People Should Probably Skip
So he told his 85-year-old patient that she could skip another colonoscopy. She seemed pleased…
Kennedy Struggles to Balance MAHA and White House Agenda
Sixty-four percent of voters said that they are very or somewhat worried about healthcare, including the cost of health insurance and out-of-pocket costs…
School District Selects Janae Ash as New Middle School Principal
“I am excited to continue building on the strong culture and positive momentum already in place at PSMS, while working alongside our remarkable staff…”
PCC Southwest to Celebrate 367 Graduates on May 16
Students can complete multiple credentials in programs such as automotive technology, welding and emergency medical services…
Colorado Lawmakers Extend Teacher Prep Program Amid Pleas from Parents and Students
The amendment cleared the House and Senate this week, and the powerful Joint Budget Committee agreed to the plan last week…
Josh Sanchez Selected as Pagosa Springs High School Principal
“I know firsthand the strength of this community and the potential within these students, and am excited to build a tradition of excellence…”
Connect for Health Insurance Marketplace Releases Annual Report
“Together, through strong partnerships and innovative solutions, we’re leading the way in keeping affordable health coverage within reach…”
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Growing Wellness and Mental Health
As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, conversations often focus on access to care, therapy, and crisis response, critical pieces of a larger system…
Blood Drive Scheduled for May 13 at LDS Church
The local phlebotomists report that the blood drawn in the middle of the week in Pagosa Springs is typically used within three days…