Facebook Grants Support Rural Local News Organizations During COVID-19

04/19/20

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").

Pagosa Local News is one of seven media organizations in Colorado to receive a grant from The Facebook Journalism Project. This grant will help us report more efficiently during the COVID-19 pandemic. Josh Mabry of Facebook, shares how the Facebook Journalism Project is supporting the growth of local communities through partnerships with local news organizations.

PAST PAGOSA NEWS STORIES

May Updates from LPEA Wire: 5 top tips to stay safe around electricity

On average, one person dies every day in the United States from electricity-related injuries. May is National Electric Safety Month, and to help you stay safe around electricity, here are 5 electric safety tips from LPEA’s VP of Operations Jerry Sutherlin.

Concerned Citizens Protecting Pagosa's Wetlands

Pagosa Wetland Partners is working with the Town of Pagosa Springs to protect the riverwalk wetlands in downtown Pagosa Springs. These wetlands are unique and rare because of the geothermal water that bubbles up in their ponds and streams. Find out how you can get involved and become a naturalist tour guide!

Record Number of Pagosa Students Are All-State Champions

A record number of students at Pagosa Springs High School were recognized as All-State Champions this past Fall 2020. A total of six students were highlighted for their skills in football and one student broke his own personal running record for cross country.

Tiny Home Village May Be On its Way to Pagosa Springs

Some creative landowners are planning a Tiny Home Village for Pagosa Springs which may offer some relief to an affordable housing shortage and tight rental market. Find out where the owners are planning this village and how you can provide public comment ahead of a zoning application approval from the Town of Pagosa Springs.

Liberty Theater Will Be Back Open For Business Thanks to New Owners

New owners Sherry Phillips, Les Faust and Evelyn Tennyson are set to re-open the Liberty Theater this summer. Find out what they are planning for this community space including bringing back a favorite at the concession stand!

We Are Pagosa: Supporting Students During the Pandemic

In this video of our series, we highlight the ways local teachers and school leaders supported our children through the pandemic. They went above and beyond to make sure that students were fed, safe and academically and emotionally supported.

We Are Pagosa: Local Government Provides Helping Hand in the Pandemic

In this video of our series, we highlight the ways our local government supported the economy and provided emergency human services to our community. We are so grateful for the support of our local government through the difficult times of this pandemic.

We Are Pagosa: Non-profits Rising Up in the Pandemic

In this video of our series, we highlight the ways three non-profits continued to serve our community despite the challenges of the pandemic. Some grew into new roles and others shifted their focus to better serve the community's immediate needs. We are so grateful for all of the non-profits who continue to serve our community.

We Are Pagosa: Local Businesses Surviving a Pandemic

This video in our series includes stories from business owners and leaders in our community who found ways to keep their doors open and to continue serving clients and customers despite the pandemic. Their stories reveal how the entire community came together.

We Are Pagosa: Shaping Healthcare During the Pandemic

In this first video of our series, we share how local healthcare providers responded to the pandemic and how they remained resilient despite the challenge that COVID-19 posed during 2020. Their messages are of strength and dedication. We are so proud of all healthcare workers in our community!

How Reliable is Our Local Power Grid in Winter?

In this edition of #LPEAwire, La Plata Electric Association CEO Jessica Matlock answers some of your questions on LPEA's power supply, power reliability, and power costs, in the wake of the rolling blackouts in Texas.

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!

Non-profit Community Fund Helps Seed Local Start-ups

Hurst Hearing launched during the pandemic but because they received start-up capital from First Southwest Community Fund and have a mobile business model they are now thriving. Learn their story and about this valuable business resource, we have at our fingertips in rural Southwest Colorado!

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