Food

Our Savior Lutheran School Pie Auction, Dinner and Dance set for Saturday

Are you looking for something fun to do this Saturday night? Has it been a while since you have had the opportunity to swing your honey around the dance floor? Do you love pie? Come with all …

What comes next: Actions to take after the food summit

Last Saturday was the second Archuleta Food Summit. More than 20 local experts gathered to speak with our community about local food production and other aspects of the local food system. In honor of …

Local food pantries throughout Archuleta County have been experiencing increases in the number of people they are serving, with some noting significant increases initially with the COVID-19 pandemic that haven’t subsided.

Our Community Eats Pantry serves record-breaking number of households

In a touching encounter at Our Community Eats (OCE) pantry, a teenage boy bravely enters alone, revealing his family’s struggle with hunger.   “My dad is outside in the car and …

Flakes, fries, chips and spuds: The powerful economics behind potatoes

The National Potato Council estimates the United States’ domestic potato industry created 714,000 jobs, generated $34.1 billion in wages and added $53.5 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product in one year alone.

Avian influenza detected in dairy cattle in Colorado

On April 25, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed a detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in dairy cows in northeast Colorado.

Charter school discusses food authority program, board vacancies

The Pagosa Peak Open School (PPOS) Board of Directors held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 17, in which the board met with representatives from the Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) to review a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two entities that outlines CSI’s role as the school’s food authority.

Sourdough baking workshop planned for April 20

On Saturday, April 20, at 10:30 a.m. the Mount Allison Grange, located at 2622 County Road 229 in Allison, will hold a sourdough baking workshop.  There will be information on how to grow …

Registration open for Archuleta Food Summit

Registration is now open for the 2024 Archuleta Food Summit on May 11 at Pagosa Springs High School.   Please join us for this fun-filled day to learn about local food production, connect …

Summer benefits program will boost access to food for Colorado kids

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) announced this week that more than 300,000 eligible students will receive increased access to nutritious meals during the summer months through participation in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program.

St. Patrick’s Day Festival to feature parade and more

Join the St. Patrick’s Day Festival this Saturday, March 16, at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. …

Save the date: 2024 Archuleta Food Summit set for May 11

As the weather warms, planning is underway for the 2024 Archuleta Food Summit.   This fun-filled day will focus on learning about our local food system and create opportunities to network …

Food drive set for March 2

There is an upcoming community food share opportunity for supporting all the food pantries in Archuleta County. Healthy Archuleta is partnering to host a food drive on Saturday, March 2, from 11 …

Healthy Archuleta sets date for food summit

Healthy Archuleta is making plans for its first biannual food summit in the county scheduled for May 11.   The first food summit was held April 9, 2022, and based on a number of factors, …

Tickets available for Rotary’s Super Bowl party

Bring yourself and friends for fun and viewing of the 58th NFL Super Bowl.   Hosted by the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs, the Super Bowl event will be Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Tennyson …

How to prepare and serve charcuterie

A cutting board topped with jams, sliced cheese, nuts, raspberries, grapes and rolled meat slices — if you paused for a moment trying to determine the best pronunciation for …

Mis Crismas: when a tradition becomes a memory

Archuleta Seniors Inc. (ASI) wishes the Pagosa community a very Merry Christmas. We couldn’t be more grateful for all the support we’ve received in 2023. It has been my pleasure …

Christmas in Arboles

Scene ... celebrating Christmas in Arboles on Dec. 3. The festive, well-attended event featured shopping, a Holiday Treat Contest, a silent auction and more.

Archuleta Seniors Inc. receives Rocky Mountain Health Foundation grant

The Rocky Mountain Health Foundation board has approved $10,000 for year two of Archuleta Seniors Inc.’s (ASI’s) Basic Needs Fund grant. Basic needs funds help to ensure that …

Winners of Christmas in Arboles Holiday Treat Contest announced

Christmas in Arboles was held on Dec. 3. It was well attended by many. There were 21 entries in the Holiday Treat Contest. The following is the list of winners: First place: Brielle and …

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