Welfare

New Mexico not alone in child welfare struggles, national expert tells lawmakers

Playground at the CYFD Pinetree office in Albuquerque. Nadav Soroker/Searchlight New Mexicocca But the state is not alone in its…

December 7, 2025

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After meeting with Rep. Jeff Hurd, La Plata County commissioners feel ‘very heard’

met with Colorado congressman to voice concerns over federal spending cuts

April 1, 2025

Local News

Residents of affordable housing receive demands for payment but no explanation

52 letters threatening eviction distributed throughout 66-unit Piñon Terrace Apartments

May 21, 2024

Local News

End of emergency funds hits SNAP recipients and food providers in La Plata County

Benefits were cut an average of $90 per month in March

April 12, 2023

Local News

SNAP recipients in Southwest Colorado can prepare for reduced food benefits

average, each individual will see a $90 reduction per month in allocations

February 2, 2023

Local News

Low-income shoppers are ‘doubling up’ on fresh produce

A statewide program is making healthy foods accessible to SNAP recipients

January 13, 2023

Local News

Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160

June 11, 2022

Local News

La Plata County Humane Society celebrates 50 years

Renovations and an adoption drive mark the shelter’s anniversary

June 3, 2022

Local News

Report: La Plata County food stamp enrollment stagnant

neighboring counties up participation

February 7, 2017

Local News

Child-welfare problems could continue

Directors call for additional resources

July 14, 2015

Local News

Human services agency under scrutiny

Reports of abuse and death mar state department

May 30, 2015

Local News

Kids’ safety focus of bill

Hickenlooper touts hotline to report issues

April 7, 2015

Local News

More students eating healthful breakfasts at Colorado schools

Last year, according to the Food Research and Action Center, more than 11 million low-income students ate breakfast at school…

February 11, 2015

Local News

Child welfare to be a priority after recent audit

41 percent of abuse, neglect reports are investigated

November 18, 2014

Regional News

Something rare in Colorado: Drop in the need for food stamps

2013 saw first decline in Garfield County

March 9, 2014