Education

Rotary receives $160,000 for science education in West Africa

The Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs has just received grants from The Rotary Foundation totaling $160,000 to support science education at the high school level in Niger and Togo. The long-term …

The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) and Gov. Jared Polis are pleased to announce the eighth annual Colorado Free Application Days from Tuesday, Oct. 7, through Thursday, Oct. 9.   …

Learning resources for students of all ages plus book sale coming Oct. 11

With our community’s youngsters back in school, we want to be sure you know that your library has a multitude of resources for students of all ages.     You can find nonfiction …

Smart snacking tips to boost children’s energy and development

Snacks are an important part of a young child’s nutrient needs. Parents play a powerful role in shaping their children’s behaviors toward eating and food in general. Therefore, …

Openings available in Archuleta School District’s new preschool program

Archuleta School District opened a new preschool program at Pagosa Springs Elementary School at the start of the 2025-2026 school year, and there are still spots available for interested families. …

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is reaching out to students and families who are eligible for the Summer EBT program but never received their card because of an incomplete address. …

Daniels Fund scholarship applications now available

From now until Oct. 17, graduating high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are encouraged to apply for the Daniels Scholarship, which provides up to the full cost of attendance …

Archuleta School District receives accreditation rating

On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) released preliminary school and district accountability frameworks based on 2024-2025 data, with Archuleta School District (ASD) deemed an accredited school district.

Library receives Pilcrow Foundation book grant

The Ruby Sisson Library was recently awarded the Children’s Book Project grant from the Pilcrow Foundation.  Through a generous anonymous donor located in Massachusetts, $1,200 worth of gorgeous new books were added to the collection. Colorado donors Hal Berenson and Laura Ackerman provided an additional $400 worth of new math and science books, and California donors Bill Strawbridge and Meg Wallhagen donated $300 worth of books related to health and wellness. 

Film screening and fundraiser to feature renowned Chaco Canyon researcher

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) is honored to present a special fundraising evening with acclaimed filmmaker, researcher and Chaco Canyon expert Anna Sofaer, whose pioneering …

The Archuleta School District (ASD) Master Planning Advisory Committee (MPAC) met for the first time on Monday, Aug. 25, after a four-month break. All members of the Board of Education (BOE) were present, as well.

Taylor, Mackey, Iverson deemed elected to school board

The roster for the Archuleta School District Board of Education will stay the same, with no other people coming forward to run for the board in November’s election.

Kids Kare returning for kids ages 3-5

Have your little ones ever wished they could go to school with big brother or sister? We have a program for them; it is called Kids Kare. 

Charter school expands programming, partnerships, playground

More than 120 students flood the hallways, atrium and brand-new playground at Pagosa Peak Open School (PPOS) as the district’s only tuition-free charter school begins the school year.

Colorado’s programs aim to aid student well-being during back-to-school season

For many students and their families, back-to-school season is exciting and anxiety-producing. This year, the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is working with schools and communities …

School district prepares for new academic year

Next week, the bulk of Archuleta School District (ASD) students will head back to their classrooms for the new academic year, which will run until the end of May.

On Monday, Aug. 25, Archuleta School District’s Master Plan Advisory Committee (MPAC) and members of the Board of Education (BOE) will hear preliminary site analysis regarding possible locations for a future school building.

ASD set to open preschool program Sept. 2

On Sept. 2, when the majority of Archuleta County students return to classrooms for the school year, Archuleta School District (ASD) will offer something new: a preschool program.

Audubon Rockies seeking volunteers for fall educational program

It is the commitment of volunteers that has made the Four Mile Ranch fall education program a success from its inception.  Each year, volunteers lead groups of students through the forests and bottomlands at the ranch, collectively hosting more than 800 regional students. 

Pagosa Community Initiative launches school supply drive to help local students

The Pagosa Community Initiative is honored to lead our town’s effort to equip local students for the new school year. Our annual School Supply Drive kicked off Aug. 1 and runs through …

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