Salida City Council Public Hearing on Ordinance to raise the minimum age for tobacco purchase to twenty-one
The Salida City Council convenes their regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Among the...
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‘We need help quitting.’ Community Efforts to Curb Youth Vaping, Tobacco, Cannabis Use
Concerns over lung health and youth are driving educational efforts in Chaffee County aimed at discouraging vaping as well as tobacco and cannabis use … Using research developed at the University of Washington, a risk and protective factor assessment work group identified three risk and three protective factors as priorities for community planning. These included the availability of substances; early initiation of substance use and the attitudes and involvement of parents in substance use.
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‘Fifth Quarter after-game hot soak’ planned for BV students Oct. 25
Mt. Princeton will host what is being called a “Second HS 5th Quarter event after the final Buena...
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Commissioners to focus on youth programs and multiple public hearings during Sept. 10 meeting
The Chaffee Board of County Commissioners will begin their 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 regular...
Read MoreChaffee County Youth Alliance announces mini-grant award recipients
The Chaffee County Youth Alliance (CCYA) has announced its second annual mini-grant awards, which distributes $10,000 to 10 community youth projects across Chaffee County. Grants of up to $1,500 were awarded to support projects...
Read MoreNew Teen Wellness Voucher to focus on teen mental health
“This voucher was created by teens, for teens, to assist young adults to take the first step for support in a confidential setting if they are struggling,” said CTC facilitator Miki Hodge. “We are so grateful to Solvista Health for partnering with our Extraordinary Teens Council.”
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Chaffee County kids voice need for transportation, teen activities
While school curricula have dropped traditional home economics classes over the past several years – the students said resoundingly – “We want them back. We want to learn how to cook and how to manage finances. We want free drivers education opportunities and more language offerings than just Spanish.”
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