Pagosa Moms Therapy Group Offers Support During the Pandemic

May 18, 2020
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").

A local non-profit, Beyond Words International, will start a Free counseling session for Pagosa Moms once a week with a licensed therapist on May 20th. Sign-up is still available. Also, find out about their work with Syrian refugee children in this captivating interview with Casey Crow!

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Winter Storm Bringing A Foot of Snow to Pagosa Springs

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January 31, 2021

Race to Preserve Endangered Ute Mountain Ute Language

The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is working with The Language Conservancy to create a digital dictionary of their language before it goes extinct. In this race against time, elders and youth come together to preserve their way of life and identity.
January 23, 2021

Add Your Voice to Town Projects Using New Online Platform

The Town of Pagosa Springs launched a new community engagement website, MyPagosa.org, to include more of the public in the project planning process. Registered users can provide comments on projects and receive ongoing updates. Add your voice and register now!
January 16, 2021

GGP Expands Renewable Energy Campus With Novel Solar Design

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People Come Together to Preserve Our Cherished Landscape

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January 7, 2021

Parents Learn How Early Talk Can Build Babies' Brains

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Spreading Joy With 200 Christmas Food Boxes

The Food Coalition, with a large grant from the Town of Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County, handed out 200 Christmas boxes to curb hunger this holiday season. Just like the rest of the United States, our local food banks are seeing an exponential increase in the need for food in our community.
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The Food Coalition Turns to Democracy to Help Our Local Food System

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