SLVBHG supports students mental health
San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group (SLVBHG) was fortunate to have funding to support students and families with much needed school supplies and backpacks during this difficult time. SLVBHG staff are thankful to have an opportunity to provide assistance to many students and families. In the San Luis Valley we have two of the most impoverished counties in Colorado.
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Colorado economy beyond worst of recession
The worst of the COVID-19-induced recession may be in the rear-view mirror for Colorado businesses, according to a University of Colorado Boulder report Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold released today.
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Census Takers visiting nonresponding households in Colorado
Census takers in Colorado are working to follow up with households that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census.
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R.G. Prevention Partners reviews impact report
The Rio Grande Prevention Partners (RGPP) Community Coalition met for their August meeting virtually Tuesday, August 4. They completed another step in their endeavors to understand the importance of health equity and reviewed the report “Communities that Care: The Impact of Prevention in Colorado. Lessons Learned from Community Mobilizers in 46 communities.” The Communities that Care (CTC) program is the model RGPP has been utilizing for their prevention efforts for the past few years. This uses proven strategies and the positive youth development model to empower communities to address risk factors in their communities and build up existing protective factors.
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DOLA awards $1M to Ski Hi project
A conditional grant award of $1,000,000 for the Ski Hi Park Multi-Purpose Facility project was approved this week by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA).
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City says they will match funds to Vali3 Theater
At their last Monte Vista City Council meeting the council all voted to donate a dollar-for-dollar match donation up to $1,500 for the Vali3 Theater on their GoFundMe. City Clerk Unita Vance who is a part of the theater board shared with the council what has been happening with the theater these last few months.
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Public health officials moving to regional planning
According to local Public Health officials, the public health department is moving forward to the next phase of Colorado’s response to COVID-19 plan “Protect Your Neighbor.”
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CBI announces changes to Statewide Alert Program
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) plans to incorporate a new look to its statewide alert program beginning on August 10, 2020.
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Creede opens new Level 3 automotive charging station
A ribbon cutting ceremony for Creede’s new Level 3 automotive charging station is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. in the Creede/Mineral County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center parking lot.
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