New Mexico is seeing more overdoses and more deaths than the previous year in three counties on the Colorado border…
Category: Education/Health
Deadline Approaching for Multiyear School Grant Applications
On Tuesday, the Nathan Yip Foundation announced that rural Colorado school districts can apply for a new multiyear grant for up to $75,000 paid out READ MORE
Aspen Institute Selects Pueblo Community College to Compete for Aspen Prize
The $1 million prize honors colleges achieving strong student results, both in college and after graduation…
Health Insurance Premiums on Colorado’s Individual Marketplace to Double in 2026
“It’s clear why premiums are skyrocketing and why Coloradans will be shocked when they go shopping for insurance this open enrollment…”
Colorado Schools Depending on Passage of November Ballot Measures, for School Lunches
The state needs about $150 million this year to fully fund the program, but the revenue from Proposition FF, which created the program, has fallen short…
Teton Leadership Conference Calls on Leaders to Move from ‘Me’ to ‘We’
Thursday evening opens with Colorado State Senator Julie Gonzales, whose keynote will be “Doing What We Can with What We’ve Got…”
Federal SNAP-Ed Program Cuts Mean Less Nutrition Education for Colorado Students
The Colorado Department of Human Services distributed the $6 million in federal funding for SNAP-Ed programs to the Colorado School of Public Health…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: October ‘Growers Forum’ Takes Place Today
We will discuss ways to not only improve soil health and quality but also how to sustain it…
Survey Reveals Differing Beliefs About Tylenol-Autism Connection
“There’s definitely a lack of certainty among much of the public, including younger women, and this uncertainty can bring about confusion…”
VOTER GUIDE: Proposition MM Would Raise Taxes on High-Earners to Provide School Lunches
Due to the Healthy School Meals for All program’s popularity, the revenue generated by Proposition FF isn’t enough to feed every student…
Archuleta Health Fair & Expo Celebrates a Day of Health and Wellness
The event would not have been possible without the incredible support and dedication of numerous individuals and organizations…
LECTURE: Exploring Ancient Puebloan Astronomy and Culture This Friday
In his illuminating lecture, Dr. Malville will explore what we’ve learned through three Major Lunar Standstill cycles…
Annual Free College Application Days, October 7-9
All Colorado residents applying to undergraduate programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees and certificates, may apply for free…
Shutdown Halts Some Health Services, as Political Risks Test Parties’ Resolve
“We’re not going to simply go along to get along with a Republican bill that continues to gut the health care of everyday Americans…”
Colorado Colleges Serving Students of Color to Lose Millions from White House Cuts
The U.S. Department of Education announced on September 10 that it will end $350 million in discretionary funding for Minority-Serving Institutions, known as MSIs…
Seize the Opportunity for Full Ride to College Through Daniels Scholarship
From now until October 17, graduating high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are encouraged to apply for the Daniels Scholarship…
States Target Ultra-processed Foods in Bipartisan Push
Bill supporters hope the state regulations will have a ripple effect across the nation’s food industry, prompting manufacturers to reformulate their products…
LECTURE: Exploring Astronomy and Culture at Chimney Rock, Fri. Oct. 10
Renowned archaeoastronomer and physicist Dr. J. McKim “Kim” Malville will speak on ‘Exploring Astronomy and Culture at Chimney Rock’…
Register Today for Labs, Lunch, at Archuleta Health Fair & Expo
This year’s Health Fair & Expo is designed to support individuals of all ages, by encouraging wellness and health, and building a stronger community