GGP Expands Renewable Energy Campus With Novel Solar Design

1/16/21

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 Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership, a model of sustainability, is now powering their growing domes with the sun's energy. Support for this project was provided by La Plata Electric Association and Dobson Solar. The unique solar panel design is the latest addition to the growing Renewable Energy Campus at Centennial Park in downtown Pagosa Springs.

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!

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.

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.

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!