200 Locals Show Up for Small Town Protest-Part 1

6/17/20
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APR 7TH---Southwest Colorado confirmed COVID-19 cases by county: ARCHULETA 774; test positivity rate 4%; LA PLATA 3,455; test positivity rate 5%; sjbpublichealth.org
Archuleta County has a CALL CENTER that can answer your questions related to COVID-19 and refer you to resources that are available to you, (970) 422-7084
Colorado activates 2-1-1: dial 2-1-1, online 211Colorado.org, or text your zip code to 898-211. This number can be used to navigate resources like housing, health, food during this time of the pandemic. Only use 911 for emergencies.
APR 7TH--Archuleta County is at Level Blue ("Caution") and La Plata County is at Level Yellow ("Concern").

Three young organizers were surprised when more than 200 locals showed up for a Black Lives Matter protest in their rural hometown of Pagosa Springs, CO. They share their inspiration, solutions and hope for the future as well as a new passion for activism. Follow their story in Part 2 coming soon!

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