Build Pagosa announces additional scholarships

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Build Pagosa, a grassroots nonprofit focused on workforce training to meet the needs of our community and beyond, is proud to announce its 2025 Pagosa Springs High scholarship recipients. 

Sofia Talamante was awarded a $5,000 Trista Nauman scholarship at Build Pagosa’s annual auction earlier in May. Talamante plans to attend UTI in Sacramento to complete a 72-week program in diesel, auto and electric vehicle mechanics. 

In addition, a $1,000 Trista Nauman scholarship was awarded to Rylie Carr, who plans to attend California State at San Marcos to major in business and administration. 

For the first time, a career and technical education scholarship was established by Build Pagosa this year. The selection committee determined the following students were all very deserving and, as such, they have been awarded $1,000 scholarships each. 

Congratulations to these hardworking students: Peyton Jackson plans to attend San Juan College to become a welder. James Jolley will study at Colorado Mesa University to become a health care provider. Tristan Frame will attend Colorado State University to fulfill his dream with a fire science degree. Finally, Logan Beach plans to attend Wyotech trade school in Laramie, Wyo., to complete the diesel and advanced diesel programs. 

For more information regarding these scholarships or if you would like to contribute to these funds to support local students in the trade skills, please contact Build Pagosa at (970) 398-5815 or director@buildpagosa.org.