Virus respiratorios que circulan antes de las fiestas

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Virus respiratorios que circulan antes de las fiestas

Prevenga la propagación de COVID, gripe y RSV con pasos simples

Contacto con los medios: Mike Bordogna, administrador del condado, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanm...

La encuesta de evaluación de la salud comunitaria cierra esta noche

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La encuesta de evaluación de la salud comunitaria cierra esta noche

Salud Pública busca comentarios finales de los residentes para priorizar objetivos y programas futuros

Contacto con los medios: Mi...

Se insta a la comunidad a registrarse en el nuevo sistema de alerta y advertencia del condado

Se insta a la comunidad a registrarse en el nuevo sistema de alerta y advertencia del condado

Contacto: Shannon Armstrong, Gerente de Emergencias

970-369-8628 o info@sanmiguelsheriff.org

(15 de diciembre de 2022) – Los funcionarios de seguridad p&a...

Refuerzos bivalentes COVID autorizados para niños de 6 meses a 5 años de edad

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Refuerzos bivalentes COVID autorizados para niños de 6 meses a 5 años de edad

Los refuerzos actualizados protegen contra nuevas cepas de virus a medida que llegan las actividades de invierno y vaca...

Sitio web de salud pública relanzado

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Sitio web de salud pública relanzado

El panel COVID del condado se cerró y la información del sitio web se movió

Contacto con los medios: Mike Bordogna, administrador del conda...

Se alienta la prueba de radón para garantizar hogares saludables

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Se alienta la prueba de radón para garantizar hogares saludables

Detector de radón gratuito disponible a través de Salud Pública

Contacto con los medios: Mike Bordogna, adminis...

Encuesta de evaluación de la salud comunitaria

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Encuesta de evaluación de la salud comunitaria

Salud Pública busca aportes públicos para las necesidades de salud de la comunidad

Contacto con los medios: Mike Bordogna, administrador del...

Preocupaciones estacionales por enfermedades respiratorias

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Preocupaciones estacionales por enfermedades respiratorias

El aumento en los casos de RSV y las hospitalizaciones en todo el estado genera preocupación por la capacidad del hospital pediátrico

Conta...

La FDA y los CDC amplían la elegibilidad para las vacunas COVID actualizadas para incluir a niños

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La FDA y los CDC amplían la elegibilidad para las vacunas COVID actualizadas para incluir a niños de 5 años en adelante

Los refuerzos bivalentes abordan las cepas original y omicron del ...

Vacunas contra la viruela símica o del mono disponibles mañana a través del autobús de vacunas

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Vacunas contra la viruela símica o del mono disponibles mañana a través del autobús de vacunas del CDPHE

Mayor elegibilidad para la vacuna contra la viruela del simio, mayor s...

Salud Pública albergará clínicas de vacunación contra la gripe a partir del 22 de septiembre

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Salud Pública albergará clínicas de vacunación contra la gripe a partir del 22 de septiembre

Clínicas de vacunas contra la gripe y COVID programadas durante todo el...

Los centros médicos de salud pública y del condado se alinean con la guía actualizada de los CDC sob

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Los centros médicos de salud pública y del condado se alinean con la guía actualizada de los CDC sobre el COVID

El enfoque unificado introduce una guía clara de precauci&o...

La FDA y los CDC aprueban los potenciadores bivalentes de Pfizer y Moderna

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La FDA y los CDC aprueban los potenciadores bivalentes de Pfizer y Moderna

Refuerzos actualizados para abordar las cepas original y omicron del virus COVID-19

Contacto con los medios: Mike Bordogna, administrador del condado, 970.7...

Dos casos de viruela del mono detectados en el condado de San Miguel

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Dos casos de viruela del mono detectados en el condado de San Miguel

No residentes sintomáticos del mismo hogar que se recuperan bien

Contacto con los medios: Mike Bordogna, administrador del condado, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelc...

La FDA recomienda la vacuna COVID de Pfizer para niños de 6 meses a 5 años de edad

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La FDA recomienda la vacuna COVID de Pfizer para niños de 6 meses a 5 años de edad

BA.4 y BA.5 detectados en aguas residuales del condado; Se recomiendan máscaras, pruebas y tratamientos.

Contacto con los medios: Mike Bordogna, adm...

San Miguel Parks and Open Space Awarded Two New Grants

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY PARKS & OPEN SPACE AWARDED TWO NEW GRANTS

(SAN MIGUEL COUNTY CO 3-30-20) – San Miguel County Parks & Open Space is pleased to announce that two new community projects will receive grant funding, including a plan...

San Miguel County Kicks Off the East End Master Plan Process

San Miguel County Kicks Off the East End Master Plan Process

Media Contact: Kaye Simonson, Planning Director, 970.728.3083, kayes@sanmiguelcountyco.gov

(November 4, 2022) – San Miguel County, CO --- San Miguel County is embarking on the developmen...

Diamond Ridge Rezoning Reversed in District Court

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Diamond Ridge Rezoning Reversed in District Court

County and Town addressing setback in high density community housing project

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov

(December 23, 2022) – ...

PUBLIC LANDS RULE

FACT SHEET: Proposed Public Lands Rule The proposed Public Lands Rule would establish a framework to ensure healthy landscapes, abundant wildlife habitat, clean water and balanced decision-making on our nation’s public lands. The proposal would ...

Recreate responsibly

Respect Public Lands—Recreate Responsibly

Please stay off wet and snow packed roads and respect road and gate closures

Delta, Colorado, May 22, 2023 – The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests ask visitors to please protect ...

Forest Service News Release: Third and Final Call for Title II Project Proposals

Third and Final Call for Title II Project Proposals 

 Lakewood, Colorado, February 14, 2023 – This is the third and final call for Title II project proposals. The Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) has extended the d...

EPA awards $500,000 to county

EPA awards $500,000 to county

Brownfields Assessment grant targets historic sites, will fund clean-up efforts

Media Contact: Janet Kask, Parks & Open Space Director, 970-369-5469,? janetk@sanmiguelcountyco.gov

(May 30, 2023) – San Mig...

The season’s gardening classes are underway

The season’s gardening classes are underway

CSU Extension office serves growing needs countywide

Media Contacts: Yvette Henson, CSU Extension Director, Yvette.henson@colostate.edu, 970-327-4393

Mary Watson maryw@sanmiguelcounty.org, 970-3...

Significant Valuation Increases Expected for County Property Owners

Significant Valuation Increases Expected for County Property Owners

Hike in values will affect taxes

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, (970) 728-3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov

Sarah Enders, San Miguel County Assessor, (970) 728-3174, assessor...

Mind the Gap Report: Evaluating Workforce Housing in Colorado Region 10

MIND THE GAP REPORT: EVALUATING WORKFORCE HOUSING IN COLORADO REGION 10

In the spring of 2022, the Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning (Region 10), a 501C3 non-profit that local and county governments support, received grant fun...

San Miguel County Awarded Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Grant by USDA

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San Miguel County Awarded Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Comprehensive Compost and Food Waste Reduction Project Awarded $243,497

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager...

Community Urged To Register for New County Alert and Warning System

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Community Urged To Register for New County Alert and Warning System

Contact: Shannon Armstrong, Emergency Manager

970-369-8628 or info@sanmiguelsheriff.org

(December 15, 2022) – San Miguel County public safety officials are launching a n...

Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Registration Opens

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Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Registration Opens

Free 5K fun run and walk is back with raffle, awards, holiday festivities

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govJanet Kask, Dir...

San Miguel County Down Valley Connector Trail Feasibility Study

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San Miguel County Down Valley Connector Trail Feasibility Study

Otak Inc. hired to conduct study surrounding viability of a pedestrian and cyclist commuter trail linking Down Valley to Telluride

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Mana...

Largest Land Conservation Easement in County History

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Largest Land Conservation Easement in County History

County Parks & Open Space Land Heritage Program Contributes $65,000 to Bray Ranches Land Conservation Easement

(July 21, 2022) – San Miguel County, CO --- The San Miguel County Pa...

San Miguel County Board of Commissioners Adopts Updated Employee Housing Impact Mitigation Fee

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Board of Commissioners Adopts Updated Employee Housing Impact Mitigation Fee

New fee structure more accurately reflects employee housing needs and costs

(July 8, 2022) – San Miguel County, CO --- This week, the San Miguel Coun...

San Miguel County Celebrates Solar Powered Success

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San Miguel County Celebrates Solar Powered Success

Progress of the Uncompahgre Solar Co-op attributed to collaboration amongst partners

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov

(June 16, 202...

Bridal Veil Trail Bridge Opens for Summer Season

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Bridal Veil Trail Bridge Opens for Summer Season

Ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates collaboration between county and nonprofit

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govJanet Kask, Director o...

San Miguel Basin Rodeo Voted 'Most Improved Rodeo of the Year for 2022'

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San Miguel Basin Rodeo Voted 'Most Improved Rodeo of the Year for 2022

Recognized by Colorado Pro Rodeo Association

Media Contact: Janet Kask, Director Parks & Open Space, San Miguel County, 970.369.5469, janetk@...

Employee Housing Impact Mitigation Fees revised

BOCC ADOPTS EMPLOYEE HOUSING IMPACT MITIGATION FEE REVISIONS

Fee structure includes a phased-in approach and modifies mitigation rate steps

Media Contact: Kaye Simonson, San Miguel County Planning Director, 970-369-5436, kayes@sanmiguelcountyco.gov

(March 27...

San Miguel County East End Master Plan Community Survey

East End Master Plan Community Survey

County Planning Commission seeks public input to define vision for the region

 Media Contact: Kaye Simonson, Planning Director 970.728.3083, kayes@sanmiguelcountyco.gov

(February 13, 2023) – S...

San Miguel County East End Master Plan Pop-Up Events Planned

San Miguel County East End Master Plan Pop-Up Events Planned

Media Contact: Kaye Simonson, Planning Director, 970.728.3083, kayes@sanmiguelcountyco.gov

(November 30, 2022) – San Miguel County, CO --- San Miguel County along with Design Workshop will be hold...

Mental Health Resources

San Miguel County Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

May highlights the importance of emotional well-being, access to resources

Media Contact: Grace Franklin, Public Health Director, (970) 728-4289, gracef@sanmiguelcountyco.gov

(May 27, 2023)...

FDA and CDC Updates and Simplifies use of COVID-19 Vaccines

FDA and CDC Updates and Simplifies use of COVID-19 Vaccines

Bivalent vaccines now authorized for all doses administered; 2^nd bivalent booster available for certain individuals

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, (970) 728-3844, mikeb@san...

Public Health offers free Narcan and fentanyl test strips

Public Health offers free Narcan and fentanyl test strips

Harm reduction is key to reducing overdoses and drug fatalities

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov

Grace Franklin, County Public Health D...

New Sexual Health Services Offered Free of Charge

New Sexual Health Services Offered Free of Charge

Public Health launches BC4U telehealth clinics for people 24 years of age and younger beginning Tuesday, March 14

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco...

San Miguel County Community Health Assessment Survey Concludes

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT SURVEY CONCLUDES

Public Health receives feedback from residents to prioritize future goals and programs

Media Contacts: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov

(February 1, 2023) ...

Respiratory Viruses Circulating Leading into the Holidays

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Respiratory Viruses Circulating Leading into the Holidays

Prevent the spread of COVID, flu and RSV with simple steps

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills, Public Informatio...

Community Health Assessment Survey Closes Tonight

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Community Health Assessment Survey Closes Tonight

Public Health seeks final feedback from residents to prioritize future goals and programs

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey M...

COVID Bivalent Boosters Authorized for Children 6 months to 5 years of age

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COVID Bivalent Boosters Authorized for Children 6 months to 5 years of age

Updated boosters protect from new virus strains as winter and holiday activities arrive

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmigu...

Public Health Website Relaunched

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Public Health Website Relaunched

County COVID dashboard shut down and website information moved

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills, Public Information Consultant, lindsey...

Radon Testing Encouraged to Ensure Healthy Homes

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Radon Testing Encouraged to Ensure Healthy Homes

Public Health seeks public input for community health needs

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills, Public Information Consul...

Community Health Assessment Survey

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Community Health Assessment Survey

Public Health seeks public input for community health needs

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills, Public Information Consultant, lindseym...

Seasonal Concerns for Respiratory Illnesses

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Seasonal Concerns for Respiratory Illnesses

Uptick in RSV cases and hospitalizations statewide draw concern for pediatric hospital capacity

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey M...

FDA and CDC Expand Eligibility for Updated COVID Vaccines to Include Children 5 and Older

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FDA and CDC Expand Eligibility for Updated COVID Vaccines to Include Children 5 and Older

Bivalent boosters address original and omicron strains of the COVID-19 virus

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@san...

Monkeypox Vaccines Available Tomorrow through CDPHE Vaccine Bus

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Monkeypox Vaccines Available Tomorrow through CDPHE Vaccine Bus

Broadened eligibility for monkeypox vaccine, increased supply expands access

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey ...

Public Health to host flu vaccine clinics beginning September 22

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Public Health to host flu vaccine clinics beginning September 22

Flu and COVID vaccine clinics scheduled throughout the fall for all 6 months of age and older

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelco...

Public Health and County Medical Centers Align with Updated CDC COVID Guidance

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Public Health and County Medical Centers Align with Updated CDC COVID Guidance

Unified approach introduces clear precautionary and isolation guidance, further reducing disruptions due to exposure

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Man...

FDA and CDC Approve Pfizer and Moderna Bivalent Boosters

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FDA and CDC Approve Pfizer and Moderna Bivalent Boosters

Boosters updated to address original and omicron strains of the COVID-19 virus

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills...

Two Cases of Monkeypox Detected in San Miguel County

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Two Cases of Monkeypox Detected in San Miguel County

Symptomatic nonresidents from the same household recovering well

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills, Public Informati...

FDA Recommends Pfizer and Moderna Vaccine for Children 6 months to 5 years of age

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FDA Recommends Pfizer and Moderna Vaccine for Children 6 months to 5 years of age

Public Health to host forum to discuss vaccine and local plan for rollout

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcount...

Medicaid Continuous Coverage to end

Medicaid Continuous Coverage to end

Return signed Health First Colorado and CHP+ renewal packets now

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970-728-3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov

Carol Friedrich, San Miguel County Social Services Director, 970-728-...