“And there’s problems when you don’t go to school, too. And there’s going to be a funding problem, because we’re not going to fund — when they don’t open their schools, we’re not going to fund them…”
Category: Education/Health
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part One
This morning, I am reviewing the draft Archuleta School District 50 JT Opening Plan for the 2010-2021 school year…
Colorado Takes First Steps in Regulating PFAS in Water Supplies
“I wish 3M had never invented this class of chemicals. I wish they never sold those rights to DuPont, knowing the health risks…”
OPINION: Addressing Racism is a Mental Health Imperative
For far too long, we have ignored the mental health effects of violence and systemic racism on members of our society…
INTERVIEW: A Colorado Teacher’s Roller-Coaster First Year
“I believe that humans are resilient and teachers are flexible. I believe the world will get to a point where we are OK. Nonetheless, I am nervous about the unknown, I am nervous about the trauma our students are experiencing…”
OPINION: My Dream of True Pagosa Leadership During a Pandemic, Part Three
Human life cannot be taken for granted. We truly can’t expect that others will be there for us when we need them the most. We cannot expect that a hospital will even have beds available…
JAMA Editorial Presents New Face Covering Data
Americans are increasingly adopting the use of cloth face masks to slow the spread of COVID-19, and the latest science may convince even more to do so…
Colorado League of Charter Schools Announces New President
We are thrilled to have Dan leading the League through this challenging time. He has a steady hand on fundraising, our legislative agenda and service to our members…”
OPINION: My Dream of True Pagosa Leadership During a Pandemic, Part Two
The US had the luxury of time, to be prepared and ready to act appropriately and rationally. It appears the exact opposite has occurred…
EDITORIAL: Mapping COVID, July 14, 2020
The infection rate in the US, meanwhile, was also climbing, but not nearly so fast. It increased by only about 50 percent this past week, compared to 14 days ago…
Chaco Culture National Park Included in Virtual ‘Summer Road Trip’ on August 1
The Chaco Culture National Historical Park will be one of the stops on “America’s Summer Roadtrip,” a live 12-hour virtual tour of prominent historic sites READ MORE
OPINION: My Dream of True Pagosa Leadership During a Pandemic, Part One
In my dream, I would have expected to see Pagosa’s Town Council join in afterwards to inform the general public about the dire need to issue a mandate to wear masks in public places…
Public Health Procedures for Businesses with Potential COVID-19 Exposure
Employees are encouraged to inform their employer of a COVID-19 diagnosis, but this information should remain confidential. Please do not share this information with other staff…
ESSAY: Leaving My Job as a Early Childhood Educator
Early childhood educators, many of whom have worked through the pandemic, shouldn’t have to live paycheck to paycheck…
State Health Department Refreshes COVID-19 Website
Millions of Coloradans have visited this website in order to get critical information to protect themselves and prepare for outbreaks of COVID-19, get support when they are sick, and follow public health orders…
Gov. Polis Extends Disaster Order to August 4
In total, it appears that about $226 million from Colorado’s Disaster Emergency Fund has been “encumbered for response activities related to COVID-19″…
College Aid Applications Dip During Pandemic
“Normally, our staff would support students to complete their FAFSA by working with them in person,” said Natasha Garfield…
A Safe and Healthy Fourth?
Is it safe for friends and family to gather during a pandemic? The answer is personal: you must weigh the risk versus the reward and have a plan to minimize exposure…
Colorado Governor Issues Latest COVID-19 Orders
“We are making some much-needed investments in our local public health agencies, so they can contain and quell an outbreak before it gets out of control….”