Essential Train Delivers Hope to Silverton

6/24/20

NEWS BRIEFS

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").

The town of Silverton closed to visitors to protect it's 500 residents from coronavirus. Recently the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad sent a train from Durango filled with donations, protective equipment and other essentials. This historic voyage signified the strength and hope of these towns and their future recovery together!

Support Our Local Champions on December 8th--Colorado Gives Day!

What better way to give during the holiday season than to local non-profits that work hard for our community everyday. Colorado Gives Day falls on December 8th and 11 local non-profits who need your support more than ever are participating this year. We spoke with two of the participating organizations to find out more about what they do in our community and how you can help.

Meet Clifford Lucero, Archuleta County Commissioner Candidate

Clifford Lucero shares his qualifications, goals as commissioner and why you should vote for him. We encourage you to watch other candidate statements from Natalie Carpenter and Warren Brown. Pagosa Local News does not endorse any particular candidate and the views expressed are those of the candidates and are presented as a public service.

Get Pampered Like a Big City Girl at Pagosa's Queen Bee Facial Studio

Lynne Killey and her husband have been part of the Pagosa Springs community since the 1970's. Killey began creating her Queen Bee Organic Skin Care beauty line 20 years ago in her home. Now she is combining her master esthetician skills and highly prized skin products into her COVID-safe facial studio she opened in 2019. Find out what her facial spa offers and how she sources the best ingredients for her products!