Takeout Tuesdays Delivers 950 Meals to Archuleta Residents

4/24/20

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").

Don't miss your final chance to get a FREE meal Tuesday, April 28th during Take-out Tuesdays, a community-wide program designed to bring Archuleta restaurants and residents together. Call-in your order by Monday, April 27th to participating restaurants www.riffraffbrewing/takeout-tuesdays

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