Each year from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community.
“I’m very excited for our kids,” said Executive Director of the Trinidad Youth Club Patrick Walsh. “We recently received a donation of $2,200 from the Trinidad Golf Association (TGA) to support our program.
Sunflowers in all their radient glory seem to celebrate the summer days in Las Animas County. Thank you Sitt for sharing your wonderful photograph with all of us.
Each month, Primero’s teachers, administration and staff select students from the various grade levels to recognize as Students of the Month. Primero’s Students of the Month are selected based on outstanding attendance, stellar grades and diligent work ethic. These students serve as role models for the student body and shine as examples of good character within the community.
Teachers in Las Animas and Huerfano counties are invited to apply for a “rural teacher grant” funded by the Nathan Yip Foundation — a Greenwood Village-based education nonprofit dedicated to funding rural education. The grant, which can be requested in amounts between $100 and $3,000, has a wide range of approved uses.
DENVER — Safe2Tell report volume increased 207% last month when compared to July, according to the monthly report released today. Historically, the program records an increase in report volume when students return to school.
Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Soup While the aroma of roasting peppers and the start of Bronco football season still linger happily in my mind, I find myself anticipating the many wonderful kitchen opportunities the days of autumn will bring — I’m simply enjoying the journey, so to speak. Now that the oven can be turned on again, without running everyone out of a hot house, my thoughts are roaming toward all kinds of roasted and baked goodies I love to prepare.
Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Soup 2 1/4 pounds tomatoes, halved lengthwise 2 large red bell peppers, quartered, seeded 1 onion, cut into thin wedges 4 large garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin) 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried 2 cups (about) water 4 tablespoons part-skim ricotta cheese, room temperature Fresh thyme sprigs (optional) Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Arrange tomatoes (cut side up), bell peppers, onion and garlic cloves on large baking sheet.
DENVER — September is National Recovery Month an observance held every September since 1989 to promote substance use treatment and recovery practices, lift up the recovery community and honor service providers and communities who support the recovery process.
A Colorado nonprofit known for organizing health fairs has rebranded and expanded its programming, allowing greater access for rural patients seeking healthcare. 9Health Fair, now known as 365 Health, will continue to offer its healthcare fairs, but will also offer telehealth services.