The Dance Academy Needs Your Support!

8/16/20

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").

The Pagosa Springs Dance Academy held their recital outdoors at Centennial Park this year after their spring recital was canceled. Despite an outpouring of support from parents, volunteers, and staff they are struggling to keep their doors open. Consider a donation to keep dance alive for children and adults of all ages!

Dulce Students Can Return to Archuleta Schools

More than 130 students travel 70 miles round-trip from Dulce, New Mexico to attend school in the Archuleta School District. They receive services that are not always adequate within their own school district. The Governor of New Mexico recently made accommodations for students attending school across state lines during the pandemic.

Banded Peak Ranch Protected After 30-Year Effort

Several organizations celebrated in July after the last piece of ranchland was protected in the Navajo River Watershed located in the southern San Juan Mountains. The final conservation easement in this area is a big win for neighboring towns to protect water supplies in Colorado and New Mexico. It will also benefit the next generation of working ranchers and supports an important wildlife corridor for many species.

Local Pediatrician Breaks Down How Schools Are Re-opening

Wondering how local data and experts guiding schools in their re-opening decisions? Are you a parent who is undecided about in-person or distance-learning this fall? We check in with Dr. Heidi McMillan, a local pediatrician, to find out how she guided the re-opening of Durango Public Schools and what advice she has for parents.

The Dance Academy Needs Your Support!

$5.8M Grant Awarded to Montezuma County for Bike Path

Hikers and cyclers will soon have a new trail that will connect the towns of Mancos and Cortez to Mesa Verde National Park thanks to one of the largest grants awarded to this project since its inception. The trail made the list of 16 trails that Governor Polis prioritized for his "Colorado the Beautiful" program.

Honor Your Loved Ones at the Veterans Memorial Park

The Veterans Memorial Park in Pagosa Springs is a 6.9 acre park that is available for everyone to enjoy. There is a parking lot, trails and a new brick display where you can honor your loved ones that have served our country. Find out more about the future plans for the park and how you can be involved!

Enjoying Froyo Helps Aspen House

Pagosa Springs Froyo is now a fundraiser for Aspen House & Aspen Services, a local non-profit that supports adults with disabilities. 100% of your frozen yogurt purchase goes directly to support Aspen House and the work they do. Stop by and enjoy a tasty frozen yogurt treat now and find out how you can volunteer at Froyo!

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!