After months of intensive reading and preparation, the PPOS “Middle of the Road Readers” outscored 10 teams from across Southwest Colorado…
Category: Education/Health
Colorado High Schools Highlighted in New Report
“States have more opportunity, responsibility and authority over public education than at any time in recent memory…”
LPEA Announces Youth Delegates to Washington DC Tour
We’re proud to announce the selection of four high school juniors to attend the 2026 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour in Washington, D.C…
Colorado Safe Futures Fund Awards Inaugural Grants
Suicide remains a leading cause of death among young people statewide, with one in five teens reporting access to a loaded firearm…
Colorado Health Officials Advise Measles Vaccination
With Colorado’s third confirmed case of measles reported in 2026, state public health officials say getting vaccinated is the most effective way to protect against the virus…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Interested in Starting a Cottage Food Business? Let Us Know!
This certification is required for anyone who wants to sell cottage foods in Colorado…
Colorado’s Summer Meals Program Seeking Sponsors, Sites
“Summer is often the hungriest time for kids — when families lose access to school meals and grocery budgets skyrocket…”
Families Defend Disability Services Amid Medicaid Cuts
“The reality is that any of us at any point in time could become disabled,” Grant said. “What kind of quality of care would we want?…”
Pagosa ‘Grief Support Group’ Will Meet in March
Grief Support Group is exclusively designed for those who are grieving the death of a loved one…
Register Today for the 2026 Archuleta Food Summit
This year’s Summit, ‘Rooted in Tradition · Growing Through Innovation’ is more than a conversation…
LETTER: Gifts Will Transform Our Downtown EMS Station
In a rural mountain community like ours, timely access to primary care is essential…
Colorado Abortion Fund Spent $2.5 Million in 2025
That’s an 84% increase from what it spent in 2024, Melisa Hidalgo-Cuellar, director of the Cobalt Abortion Fund…
RFK Jr.’s Broken Promises at HHS
“Senator, I support vaccines,” he said. “I support the childhood schedule. I will do that…”
Advocates, Economists Question Effects of ‘Rural Health Transformation Program’
But none of the funding will go directly to hospitals. Within the legislation, there are limits on how states can use the funds…
Applications Now Accepted for Rotary Youth Leadership Program
RYLA is a life-changing leadership training program where young people learn, develop, and enhance leadership skills and principles…
Free ‘Babysitting’ Classes for Youth Start Next Week
A series of free classes aimed at youth 12-18 years who want to learn the skills needed to be a competent babysitter…
Coloradans Encouraged to Apply for Low-income Energy Assistance Program
To qualify for LEAP, Coloradans may have an income up to 60 percent of the state median income…
Colorado’s ‘First Public Christian School’ Closes Building to Address Safety Concerns
“Occupying a building not approved or inspected for Education use places children at heightened and immediate risk…”
School Cellphone Bans Gaining in Popularity
The momentum behind cellphone bans in schools has reached more than half the states, as teachers, superintendents and education experts praise these policies…