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New online AARP aging program, curbside service offered

Seniors aged 60 and over are invited to participate in a new free live online Senior Planet program on the first and third Fridays of the month starting March 1 at your library from 11:30 a.m. to …

Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month: carrot cake

Colorado Proud is a program of the Colorado Department of Agriculture that promotes food and agricultural products grown, raised or made in Colorado.   The program’s more than 3,000 …

Archuleta Seniors Inc. offering senior discount card through fundraiser

The Pagosa Senior Center is continuing its annual tradition of providing a local discount card for those ages 60 and better.   The discount card encourages seniors to support local …

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Free nutrition education available via text

Whether you are trying to maintain your healthy lifestyle or are looking for tips to improve your health, the Text2LiveHealthy (T2LH) text message program is for you.   T2LH is a program …

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Library Director Meg Wempe resigning for second career in nursing

Many of us consider ourselves lucky to find one job that we love. But Meg Wempe, library director, is heading for what she calls “an ideal combination” — two satisfying decades as a …

CSU Extension welcomes fair manager

Tonya Steadmon is joining the staff at the Colorado State University (CSU) Extension office as the county fair coordinator and support staff.   Steadmon is no stranger to this position as …

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Women farmers quantitatively linked to better community well-being

Penn State and University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers found that counties with more women farmers also have longer life expectancies and lower poverty rates. Having more women in …

Senior Center launches ‘Sweetheart’ campaign

In February, let’s ignite a spark of generosity.   Through the month of February, the Pagosa Senior Center is working to bring in donations to support services for seniors.   …

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Empowering education: $1,000 grant available for adult learners

Are you a BIPOC adult age 55 or better living in Archuleta County eager to pursue further education? Here’s your chance.   Archuleta Seniors Inc. (ASI), in coordination with the …

Stats show library continues to flourish

Annually at this time of year, Meg Wempe, library director, prepares an annual report for the library’s board of trustees summarizing the highlights of the past year.   The …

February brings new free programs for adults and preschoolers plus first 2024 book sale

Next month we will launch two new free programs, one for preschool-age youngsters and another for adults. “Strategize Change in Your Life in 2024” is a weekly program for adults on …

Archuleta Seniors Inc. receives Department of Local Affairs funds

The Community Foundation of the San Luis Valley along with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) are working together to administer infrastructure grants to small community based …

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Faith, family and football

I don’t often watch football anymore. It loses its appeal as I get older.   I did watch the end of the Kansas City/Cincinnati game as it had playoff implications. The game was played …

Fun facts about American book reading habits in 2023

Information from a new YouGov survey about the book reading habits of American adults last year yielded a wealth of interesting results.   Here is a summary: • Just over half of …

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