Pagosa Springs Riverwalk is a Hotspot for Birdwatching

10/9/20

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").

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.

Facebook Grants Support Rural Local News Organizations During COVID-19

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.

A Special Message from Neil Umali with Archuleta Salvation Army

Neil Umali of Archuleta Salvation Army shares ways you can help families in need and how you can get support if you need help during this time. Umali also extends a heartfelt thank you to the community. Watch and share this Public Service Announcement and thank you to Salvation Army for your support in our community!

A Special Message from Archuleta's Superintendent, Linda Reed

Superintendent Reed has a message for students, parents and all members of the Archuleta community. Reed shares information about a Friday night community campaign at the high school, what the school is working on for high school seniors and much more. Watch and share this Public Service Announcement!

The 2020 Census Helps Coloradans and Every American

April 1st marked the official 2020 Census Day and reminds all of us to respond to the census. Learn why everyone must be counted and how to participate in the census in this informative video with our friend, Brad Glover, from the Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library! Participate in the Census: 2020census.gov

Small Businesses in Colorado Can Apply for Disaster Relief from COVID-19

We interviewed Mary Shepherd, Deputy Director of the Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center, to find out how small businesses can take advantage of disaster relief loans and other resources from the federal government. The SBDC provides FREE one-on-one consulting to determine what loan or grant options are available to you. They also provide consulting for other needs businesses have like marketing and website support and could even help you re-configure your business to be profitable during this time. Watch and share this informative interview!

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!