JAN 23rd---Southwest Colorado confirmed COVID-19 cases by county: ARCHULETA 594; test positivity rate 5.58%; LA PLATA 2,655; test positivity rate 6.44%; sjbpublichealth.org
Colorado COVID-19 totals from MARCH, 2020 to JAN 23rd, 2021--384,966 cases; 21,219 hospitalized; 5,482 deaths among cases; 4,709 deaths due to COVID-19; 2,343,097 tested; 7 Day test positivity rate for CO is 4.90%; colorado.gov
JAN 23rd--Archuleta County and La Plata County are at Level Orange ("High Risk")
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.
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!
The Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership, a model of sustainability, is now powering their growing domes with the sun's energy. Support for this project was provided by La Plata Electric Association and Dobson Solar. The unique solar panel design is the latest addition to the growing Renewable Energy Campus at Centennial Park in downtown Pagosa Springs.
The Southwest Land Alliance has been protecting ranches and farms around Archuleta County since 1981. Now Colorado Open Lands is merging with the Alliance to support their legacy.
LENA Start providers are bringing this new language development program for FREE to parents of children ages 0 to 3 years old in Archuleta County. This research-based program helps bridge the achievement gap for young children before their brains are almost fully developed.
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.