“Even if we cut services that our community needs — maternity care, behavioral healthcare, diabetes management — it wouldn’t make a significant dent in the gap we’re facing…”
Category: Education/Health
WHAT THE HEALTH: Hundreds of Foreign Doctors Training in the U.S. May Have to Leave the Country
“It will be the patients that suffer the most because… there’s going to be hundreds of places that are not going to have a physician…”
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Spring Gardening Opportunities in Pagosa Springs
With a bit of creativity, using tools like greenhouses, grow domes, or high tunnels, the season can stretch well beyond its limits…
‘End of Life’ Education Program Today to Feature County Coroner
These are emotionally challenging programs, but with caring and sensitive people working together, we can handle almost anything…
Join the Medical Center Physical & Occupational Therapists for a ‘Meet & Greet’ Tomorrow, April 29
Whether you’re recovering from surgery or injury, managing a chronic condition, or working to improve your balance, strength, and mobility…
The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most
“Community health workers should be part of every healthcare team,” Eckstrom said. “They support the patient in ways the medical system just can’t…”
They’re in Remission…But Their Medical Bills Are Not
Nearly four years after doctors declared Marielle Santos McLeod free of colon cancer, she has yet to feel liberated from the burden of medical expenses…
INTERVIEW: This Colorado Teachers Gives Out Pocket Copies of the U.S. Constitution
Sam Westerdale, a civics and government teacher at Aurora’s Rangeview High School, has a master’s degree in political science. But she’s not afraid to admit what she doesn’t know…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Don’t Miss the Archuleta Food Summit 2026
Registration has been extended through tomorrow, Friday, April 17, at noon, and organizers strongly encourage community members to sign up…
Department of Education Policy Changes Causing School Confusion
Delaware Valley School District board voted unanimously last month to reverse policies protecting transgender students that they’d adopted a decade ago…
How To Make a High-Deductible Health Plan Work for You
“Once I got the insurance card, I compared our old plan to our new plan, and that’s when I really got worried…”
Pagosa Peak Open School to Present ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’
This sharp one-act version of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy stars mischievous fairies, complicated romances, bumbling actors, magic, and laughs upon laughs…
Archuleta School District Launches ‘Facilities’ Webpage
“This webpage was created to help make information about the process accessible, transparent and easy to explore…”
‘Ready. Set. Action.’ Event Today, April 7, at Archuleta County Public Health Department
This year’s national theme, “Ready. Set. Action.” calls on all Americans to recognize the vital role public health plays in our daily lives…
Hands-On Telehealth Helps Reach Rural Communities, Part Three
“Our telehealth usage has increased 60% from last year, so we’re reaching more people…”
This High School Program Teaches Teens About Gun Ownership
This program teaches Chicago teens about the risks of gun ownership. It’s changing some minds…
Tax Time Brings Surprises for Some Who Receive ACA Subsidies
But don’t skip filing! People who get ACA subsidies must file tax returns no matter their income…
Hands-On Telehealth Helps Reach Rural Communities, Part Two
Telehealth offers an alternative pathway for delivering care for both patients and providers. However, experts warned that telehealth should not be seen as a replacement for in-person care…
‘Build Pagosa’ Annual Auction, Set for April 17, Supports Career & Technical Education
The annual dinner and auction at the Ross Aragon Community Center is the community’s chance to see what our local students have been up to…