New Archuleta Superintendent Leads the Way Back to In-Person Learning

9/19/20

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").

Most Archuleta students returned back to school on Sept. 8th under a hybrid/blended model. The back-to-school plan was led by the new superintendent Dr. Kym LeBlanc-Esparza and allows students to attend in-person learning 2 days a week and distance-learning 3 days a week.

Meet Warren Brown, Archuleta County Commissioner Candidate

Warren Brown 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 Clifford Lucero. 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.

Meet Natalie Carpenter, Archuleta County Commissioner Candidate

Natalie Carpenter shares her qualifications, goals as commissioner and why you should vote for her. We encourage you to watch other candidate statements from Warren Brown and Clifford Lucero. 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.

Wolf Creek Ski Area is Ready to Re-open as Soon as the Snow Flies

The owners of the Wolf Creek Ski Area developed their pre-season and full-season plans based on a survey they sent out to past guests this summer. They are ready to give you the outdoor mountain experience you want as soon as the first storm comes through. Find out what this year will look like for guests up at the mountain.

Pagosa Springs Riverwalk is a Hotspot for Birdwatching

Ben Bailey, an avid birdwatcher and resident of Pagosa Springs, helped establish the San Juan Riverwalk as a birding hotspot. He sends in daily reports to an online citizen reporting site where people from all over the world can see these reports and choose to visit our area as a hotspot. Bailey also helped start the local Audubon Chapter which is very active in collecting data, protecting habitat and providing education.

Downtown Gets An Electric Boost from High-Speed EV Station

The Town of Pagosa Springs was one of the first of 34 electric vehicle fast charging stations installed throughout Colorado to create several charging corridors. The chargers are located in Centennial Park where visitors and locals can charge within 40 minutes or less while they enjoy the riverwalk and nearby shops!

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!