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Category: Education/Health
As Insurance Prices Rise, Families Puzzle Over Options
“The bottom line is none of this is affordable,” she said…
CSU Extension Offering Free Babysitting Class for Young People 12-18 Yrs.
The series of classes includes CPR & First Aid Training. Enrolled students must attend all sessions…
Second Round of Colorado Charter School Funding Competition Announced
The new 2026 competition Request for Application (RFA) will be available on the Great Schools Colorado’s competitions page…
WHAT THE HEALTH: New Year, Same Health Care Struggles
Some Republicans are arguing that the tax credits should be barred from subsidizing any plan that covers abortion care…
Colorado Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Stay the Same Despite Federal Changes
“We are protecting access, minimizing confusion, and empowering individuals to choose the protections that are right for them…”
Freestanding Birth Centers, Hospital Delivery Rooms, Closing Their Doors
Centers are confronting financial strain, restrictive regulations and resistance from hospitals…
Colorado Education Issues to Watch in 2026
How will Colorado lawmakers prioritize education during another tough budget year? What’s the fate of the state’s first “public Christian school?…”
Celebrate Dr. King by Donating a Gift of Blood on January 21
There is always a need and sometimes a critical one for blood donors in Southwest Colorado…
Colorado Celebrates $200 Million for Rural Health Care
Federal funding will address significant health care needs and gaps in Colorado’s rural and frontier counties, representing more than $1 billion over 5 years…
Education Issues to Watch in 2026
How will Colorado lawmakers prioritize education during another tough budget year? What’s the fate of the state’s first “public Christian school?” And what will new cellphone policies look like in districts statewide?
‘Connect for Health Colorado’ Insurance Enrollment Consistent with 2024 Numbers
Connect for Health Colorado is the only place where Coloradans can get financial help to purchase health insurance, and an estimated 65% of customers will qualify for financial help…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Maintaining Whole Health During the Holidays
Social gatherings are an important part of life in Archuleta County and can be enjoyed mindfully…
‘Pagosa Strings Orchestra’ Debut Concert Strikes a Chord for Arts Education
“I was so nervous before we started,” PPOS student Anderson said. “But it went really well!…”
Governor Polis Appoints New Head of Higher Education Department
Colorado entrepreneur and consultant JB Holston will take over as the state higher education department’s new executive director starting in January…
Broadening Prosperity in Uncertain Times, Through Education
In Colorado, our small communities are inspiring the work of much larger places and of state-level collective action…
Pueblo Community College Southwest Names New Vice President
“I am honored to step into this role and continue serving the southwest region…”
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Building Health Equity, One Shared Meal at a Time
This past weekend, Healthy Archuleta brought together local partners united by a common purpose…
Dec. 15 Deadline to Enroll in Health Insurance for Jan. 1 Coverage
“Staying covered is one of the most important things people can do for their physical and financial well-being…”