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Change order for Light Plant Road project, multiple chip seal projects approved by county

At a regular meeting held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Aug. 20, the board approved a change order in the amount of $18,500 for the Light Plant Road project currently taking place.

Grant opportunity for rural Colorado educators announced

The Nathan Yip Foundation recently announced that grants are available for rural Colorado teachers to create and implement classroom projects that will have a positive impact on students/classroom this year.

Safe2Tell reports reach all-time high in 2023-2024 school year

As the 2023-2024 school year draws to an official close, Safe2Tell saw a significant surge in report volume, with a more than 25 percent increase compared to the previous year. 

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Charter school students to start class Aug. 19

Some Archuleta County students will be headed back to school in just over a week, with the Pagosa Peak Open School (PPOS) resuming class on Monday, Aug. 19.

Jayslynn Perea attends Congress of Future Medical Leaders

Editor’s note: In February, The SUN reported that Pagosa Springs High School student Jayslynn Perea had been selected as a delegate for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders hosted by the …

Fall middle school sports set to begin Aug. 5

As the new school year approaches, fall middle school sports are set to begin on Aug. 5 at 7 a.m. 

State opens applications for up to $10,000 for aspiring educators

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) invites aspiring educators to apply for up to $10,000 in financial assistance for educator preparation program fees. 

Community Connections awarded early intervention contract by Colorado Department of Early Childhood

Community Connections, a leading nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities across Southwest Colorado, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Early Intervention Local Program contract by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). 

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ASD board approves 2024-2025 budget, staff contract renewals

At a special meeting held on June 25, the Archuleta School District (ASD) Board of Education (BOE) unanimously approved the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.

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Charter school board approves budget, treasurer’s report

The Pagosa Peak Open School (PPOS) board unanimously approved its budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year at a special meeting held on June 24.

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Charter school boards hears updates from school directors

The Pagosa Peak Open School (PPOS) board held a regular meeting on June 19, where it heard a tagged-teamed director’s report from School Director Angela Reali-Crossland and Assistant Director Emily Murphy.

Early Childhood Council offers free college courses for early childhood educators

The Early Childhood Council of Archuleta County (ECCAC) is pleased to showcase the educators from Seeds of Learning, Wings Early Childhood Center and Pagosa Springs Elementary School who recently completed a locally held college course. 

Shayda Valdez receives Trista Nauman scholarship

Shayda Valdez is a 2024 Pagosa Springs High School (PSHS) graduate and also the recipient of this year’s Trista Nauman Scholarship worth $5,000 toward continuing education in career and technical education programs or schooling. 

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At a June 11 work session, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners discussed a funding request from Wings Early Childhood Center and the state of the county budget.

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The Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC) provided a brief update on broadband projects around the county at its June 12 meeting.

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School board discusses ways for more family involvement

At its regular meeting held on June 11, the Archuleta School District Board of Education (BOE) heard from Julie Buchner, president of the District Accountability Committee (DAC), in regard to feedback received from the committee’s family engagement survey, which was distributed in February.

Generation Wild, a movement from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) that seeks to reconnect kids with nature, is calling on Colorado’s kids to help save the bees this summer. 

Landis receives aviation scholarship

Pagosa Springs High School student Cody Landis has been awarded an aviation scholarship endowed by Elevate Aviation, owned by Michael Barber, in conjunction with San Juan Flyers Inc.

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The Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved a motion at its regular meeting held on June 6 supporting the Town of Pagosa Springs in pursuing a scaled-down version of the proposed parking lot in the west corner of the athletic field at Town Park.

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