“We’ve seen numerous outbreaks in assisted living facilities throughout the state, so we knew that this was a place to devote testing, education, and close coordination with our partners…”
Category: Education/Health
LETTER: The Cost of the COVID Vaccines
The three main funding sources for pharmaceutical research are: National Institute for Health (NIH), University labs (often funded by taxpayers), and non-profit organizations like the Gates Foundation…
EDITORIAL: Why Can’t Johnny Read? Part Three
Could it be that America — never a place known for its universal literacy — is even less interested in ‘reading’ than ever before?
Governor Polis & His Partner Test Positive
Earlier this evening, Marlon and I found out that we have both tested positive for COVID-19. We are currently asymptomatic…
EDITORIAL: Why Can’t Johnny Read? Part Two
It seems possible that most US adults cannot fully understand the two sentences quoted at the very top of this morning’s article…
No Hazard Pay for Colorado Grocery Workers Despite COVID Surge
With so many Coloradans continuing to ignore public health measures like the state’s mask mandate, frontline workers are also pleading with customers to be considerate…
EDITORIAL: Why Can’t Johnny Read? Part One
Only 40% of Colorado’s third graders are meeting expectations on the Colorado Measures of Academic Success tests in English language arts…
VIDEO: Liane Jollon Delivers a Warning
San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) moved Archuleta County to COVID-19 Dial “Level Orange: High Risk”…
OPINION: My Perspective on Thanksgiving Celebrations
We truly have much to be thankful for, we should evaluate the road conditions, weather and yes, COVID risks to make a decision appropriate for our own families…
Free COVID Testing at Archuleta Fairgrounds Today; Also in Bayfield
No appointment is needed for free COVID-19 testing today, Friday, November 20, from 10am – 2pm…
People Proving to Be Weakest Link for Apps Tracking COVID Exposure
“I have hope that the vast majority of Coloradans will take this opportunity to give this gift of exposure notification to other people…”
Colorado Locking Back Down Amidst Growing Infections, Part Two
Governor Jared Polis has announced his intention to call the Colorado legislature into a special session “in the near future, to provide immediate relief to the economic and financial hardships…
OPINION: Empowering Workers to Fight COVID
At one workplace, a frozen food processing plant in the city of Vernon, workers reported to their union a host of violations…
Colorado Locking Back Down Amidst Growing Infections, Part One
“In the spring, many Coloradans were buoyed by the support of one-time payments or unemployment benefits from the federal government. This federal safety net is not there today….”
Have a Healthy & Safe Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of the most delicious days of the year, and a wonderful time to celebrate the people closest to you…
CEA Weighs In on Colorado’s Special Legislative Session
“School districts across Colorado are putting forth valiant efforts to safely remain open for in-person learning, but they are facing tremendous barriers…”
OPINION: The Pandemic Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary
By and large, Coloradans have worked hard to stay safe. As we pass the one year mark, it’d be a shame to lose these gains in the coming weeks and months…
Colorado Service Industry Workers Facing Health Risks, Stress
“It’s just so frustrating… I’m so confused about, am I an essential worker or not? Why is my job worth risking my life for?”
SJBPH Director Liane Jollon Nominated for ‘Outstanding Government Service’ Award
“Liane truly has a way of fiercely fighting for critical resources that many smaller communities often lack, yet, she does so with the type of passion that yields results…”