Health
How the Affordable Care Act Affects Your Family
Image:How the Affordable Care Act Affects Your Family Durango, CO – San Juan Basin Health Department wants local residents to know that there is still time to find affordable health insurance through Connect for Health Colorado and Medicaid. No-cost and reduced cost insurance is available to many Coloradans, even those with pre-existing conditions. Kevin O’Connor, Health Coverage Guide for San Juan Basin Health Department,...
LPEA board votes to enhance Renewable Energy Credit payout
Pager item text :Renewable Energy Credit Image:LPEA board votes to enhance Renewable Energy Credit payout Per revised Policy 359, $350 per kW available for renewable systems up to 10 kW Durango, CO – Members of La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) who install renewable energy systems (up to 10 kilowatts) can receive, for systems installed in 2014, Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) of $350 per kW from LPEA.Renewable generation...
Assistance in Navigating the New Online Healthcare Insurance Marketplace
Image:Assistance in Navigating the New Online Healthcare Insurance Marketplace Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and Connect for Health Colorado are providing consulting services to small businesses to facilitate the process of complying with the new Affordable Care Act. Sue McWilliams, of Lewis, Colorado, is the new Connect for Health Colorado SHOP (Small Business Health Options)...
LPEA establishes program/policy for community solar gardens
Image:LPEA establishes program/policy for community solar gardens Solar developers need to submit applications by Dec. 31, 2013 to be considered DURANGO, Colo. – The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) board of directors has approved a policy, plan and application for development of Community Solar Gardens (CSG) within its service territory. Applications from private solar developers who wish to interconnect to LPEA’s...
LPEA to host “Basics of Bulbs” workshops, Oct. 22 and 24
Image:LPEA to host “Basics of Bulbs” workshops, Oct. 22 and 24 Free informational series to further energy efficiency lighting education Durango, CO – Continuing its Free Information Series designed to help members “save their energy,” La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host two “Basics of Bulbs” workshops, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Sisson Library in Pagosa...
The Animas Surgical Hospital Durango Double presented by Ska Brewing
Pager item text :Durango Double Image:The Animas Surgical Hospital Durango Double presented by Ska Brewing October 12th & 13th, 2013 Durango, CO – The Durango Double is a festival for runners is held each October under the changing Fall colors and is a weekend-long festival celebrating running, health and fitness and the spirit of human achievement. Unmatched for beauty, you’ll agree that Durango is truly a...
How the Affordable Care Act Benefits YOU
Image:How the Affordable Care Act Benefits YOU Durango, CO – Residents have an opportunity to hear how the Affordable Care Act may benefit them and their family. San Juan Basin Health Department’s Health Coverage Guide is providing free presentations for community members in Ignacio, Bayfield and Durango during September and October. Health insurance will be more affordable and accessible for many Coloradans under the...
Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility Services
Image:Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility Services The La Plata Family Center has increased its capacity to assist individuals in accessing Presumptive Eligibility (PE), a program that provides immediate temporary medical coverage (Medicaid and CHP+) for outpatient services for pregnant women and children. The School Based Health Centers also provide PE services for La Plata County. For eligibility and enrollment assistance please call...
LPEA Quarterly Renewable Energy Generation meeting set for Jan. 24
Image:LPEA Quarterly Renewable Energy Generation meeting, Jan. 24 Renewable Energy Credits and LPEA’s Alternative Energy Plan to be discussed Durango, CO – With the growing interest in local, renewable energy production, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is reprising its series of Renewable Energy Generation meetings on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, 8-9 a.m. The up-coming meeting, to be held in the multi-purpose room at...
Selecting Key Health Concerns in our Community
Image:Selecting Key Health Concerns in our Community Durango – San Juan Basin Health invites community members to the next step in creating a Public Health Improvement Plan for Archuleta and La Plata Counties by participating in a summit on Thursday, December 6th. There will a presentation of results from the recently completed Community Health Priorities survey. Individuals will then have the opportunity to help select one to...
County Offers Information On Snow Removal And Driving Safety
Image:County Offers Information On Snow Removal And Driving Safety Durango, CO – During the winter months, snow removal is the primary responsibility of the La Plata County Road and Bridge Department. To keep over 600 miles of county roads clear, County Road and Bridge crews drive in excess of 1,500 miles for every winter snow storm. (This does not include state highways, such as 160, 550, 140 and 172, any roads within...
Low-Income Energy Assistance (LEAP) Available for the Winter Season
Image:Low-Income Energy Assistance (LEAP) Available for the Winter Season Durango, CO – The La Plata County Department of Human Services is again partnering with Discover Goodwill of Southern + Western Colorado to administer the Low-Income Energy Assistance (LEAP) Program. This is a federally funded program which assists low-income households with utility costs for their main heating source. To qualify, applicants must be...
Bootleggers team up for successful 10th Annual Pint-for-a-Pint blood drive
Image:Bootleggers team up for successful 10th Annual Pint-for-a-Pint blood drive “Beer for blood” event nets a record 101 units for United Blood Services Durango, CO – Continuing with its mission of community support, the Durango Bootlegger’s Society, the local consortium of Durango’s four award-winning craft breweries, hosted a record “Pint-for-a-Pint” blood drive on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012,...
Are you uninsured? Have a high deductible?
Image:Are you uninsured? Have a high deductible? Sonas offers a new kind of healthcare Durango, CO – Affordable healthcare is now being offered right here in Durango by Sonas Integrative Medical Center. Managed by a professional company, it’s the first of its kind in this area. Sonas has teamed up with Physician Care Direct to offer their Access CardTM plans. These plans allow patients to purchase affordable primary care...
Bootleggers team up for 10th Annual Pint for a Pint blood drive
Image:Bootleggers team up for 10th Annual Pint for a Pint blood drive “Beer for blood” event designed to encourage donors for United Blood Services Durango, CO – Furthering its mission of community support, the Durango Bootlegger’s Society, the local consortium of Durango’s four award-winning craft breweries, will host the 10th Annual “Pint for a Pint” blood drive in support of United Blood...
Food Safety Training October 16, 2012
Image:Food Safety Training October 16, 2012 Durango, CO – There will be a Food Safety class on Tuesday, October 16 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at San Juan Basin Health’s training room (281 Sawyer Drive, Durango). This class is designed for food service employees and as a refresher class for managers. Certificates issued based on demonstration of knowledge. The cost is $40. For more information or to register, please call...
San Juan Basin Health Begins Walk-in Wednesdays
Image:San Juan Basin Health Begins Walk-in Wednesdays Flu Shots & Tdap (Whooping Cough/Tetanus Booster) for Individuals and Families Durango, CO – Make sure you and your family stay healthy this fall and winter by preventing the flu and whooping cough. San Juan Basin Health is offering triple protection at its Walk-in Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning October 3rd. Our nurses will take care of you or your whole...
La Plata County Neighborhood Day, September 16
Image:La Plata County Neighborhood Day: Sept. 16 Durango, CO – The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners proclaim September 16th as La Plata County Neighborhood Day. National Neighborhood Day is celebrated in neighborhoods across the country each year on the third Sunday in September. The mission of National Neighborhood Day is to inspire, build, and sustain the neighborhood relationships that provide the foundation for...
Fresh Check Day on September 22, 2012
Pager item text :Three Springs Fresh Check DayImage:Fresh Check Day on September 22, 2012 How are you doing? Durango, CO- Three Springs is hosting and events where the entire community will get together to promote positive mental health, educate the community about the signs and symptoms of mental health disorders, open communication channels to remove the stigma surrounding mental health, and encourage community members to...
Durango Chamber OF Commerce Going Greener
Image:Durango Chamber OF Commerce Going Greener Durango, CO – The Durango Chamber of Commerce recently announced plans to “go greener” by converting its monthly printed newsletter to a full color electronic version. Survey results of the membership indicated members were interested in a more streamlined approach to receiving information and this new electronic newsletter is the result. The e-newsletter will be sent...
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