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...

Los casos aumentan a medida que disminuye la inmunidad natural del aumento invernal de Omicron

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Los casos aumentan a medida que disminuye la inmunidad natural del aumento invernal de Omicron

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

Contacto ...

CDC aprueba dosis de refuerzo para niños mayores de 5 años

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CDC aprueba dosis de refuerzo para niños mayores de 5 años

El aumento constante de casos en los EE. UU. conduce a precauciones adicionales recomendadas

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

Gato doméstico da positivo a la peste en el condado de San Miguel

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Gato doméstico da positivo a la peste en el condado de San Miguel

Casos comunes en verano entre animales domésticos y salvajes, casos raros de transmisión a humanos

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

Infección de influenza aviar identificada en el condado de Montrose

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Infección de influenza aviar identificada en el condado de Montrose

La investigación está en marcha; los expertos en salud pública dicen que el riesgo para el público es bajo

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

Salud Pública lanza nuevos recursos de COVID

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Salud Pública lanza nuevos recursos de COVID

Recursos destinados a ayudar a las personas y las empresas a navegar el nuevo panorama de COVID

Contacto con los medios: Mike Bordogna, administrador del condado, 9...

La salud pública entra en una nueva fase de respuesta al COVID

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La salud pública entra en una nueva fase de respuesta al COVID

El rastreo de contactos se reduce a medida que el enfoque cambia al monitoreo y la preparación

Contacto con los medios: Mike Bordogna, ...

Es probable que la inmunidad natural de Omicron Wave comience a disminuir

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Es probable que la inmunidad natural de Omicron Wave comience a disminuir

La FDA y los CDC aprueban un segundo refuerzo para adultos mayores de 50 años y personas inmunocomprometidas mayores de 12 años

Contacto con los medios: Mike...

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) – ...

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...

GMUG National Forests’ Norwood Ranger District Seeks Public Comment on Alta Lakes Project

GMUG Seeks Input on Proposed Alta Lakes Project

Opportunity to Comment through March 2, 2023

Forest Service News Release for Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests 

Opportunity to Comment through March 2, 2023 

Norwood, Color...

San Juan Mountains Association Hiring Forest Ambassadors

Do you love working outdoors and interacting with the public? The San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) is recruiting a cadre of Forest Ambassadors to work at trailheads and on trails within the San Juan National Forest, Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunniso...

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...

M59 River Trail is now open for Nordic skiing.

The Down Valley M59 River Trail is now open for Nordic skiing. Special thanks to the Telluride Nordic Association (TNA) for their grooming and maintenance.

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...

Bridal Veil Trail Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Bridal Veil Trail Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Today

Collaborative efforts increase safety and conservation of Telluride’s newest backcountry trail

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

Diamond Ridge Property Rezoning & Next Steps

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Diamond Ridge Property Rezoning & Next Steps

BOCC unanimously approves rezoning of 39-acre portion the Diamond Ridge Property

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

(May 19, 2022) – Sa...

Diamond Ridge Rezoning Process Questions and Clarifications

Diamond Ridge Rezoning Process Questions and Clarifications

Public comment encouraged at Board of County Commissioners meeting

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

(May 3, 2022) – San Miguel County, CO --- S...

Facts about the Sunnyside Affordable Housing Project

Sunnyside Information

(Updated 3/31/2022)

Sunnyside is an a?ordable housing rental development. The project is a partnership between the Town of Telluride and San Miguel County. It is located immediately west of Eider Creek in between Telluride and Lawson H...

Press release for The Ridge, currently known as “Diamond Ridge”

Press release for The Ridge, currently known as “Diamond Ridge”

(March 25, 2022)

From the Town of Telluride and San Miguel County:

San Miguel County and the Town of Telluride are pleased to announce the pending acquisition of a 105-acre parcel less than six ...

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@...

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...

County Schools and Child Care Test for Lead

County Schools and Child Care Test for Lead

New state law requires lead testing for all facilities by May 31

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govGrace Franklin, Public Health Director, 970.728.4289, gracef@...

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...

Cases Rise as Natural Immunity from Winter Omicron Surge Wanes

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Cases Rise as Natural Immunity from Winter Omicron Surge Wanes

BA.4 and BA.5 detected in county wastewater; masks, testing and treatments encouraged

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

CDC Approves Booster Dose for Children 5 and Older

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CDC Approves Booster Dose for Children 5 and Older

Steady increase in cases across the US leads to additional recommended precautions

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

Domestic Cat Tests Positive for the Plague in San Miguel County

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Domestic Cat Tests Positive for the Plague in San Miguel County

Cases common in summer amongst domestic and wild animals, rare cases of transmission to humans

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

Avian Influenza Infection Identified in Montrose County

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Avian Influenza Infection Identified in Montrose County

Investigation is underway; public health experts say the risk to the public is low

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

Public Health Launches New COVID Resources

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Public Health Launches New COVID Resources

Resources targeted to help individuals and businesses navigate the new COVID landscape

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

Public Health Enters New Phase of COVID Response

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Public Health Enters New Phase of COVID Response

Contact tracing scales back as focus shifts to monitoring and preparedness

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

Natural Immunity from Omicron Wave Likely to Begin Waning

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Natural Immunity from Omicron Wave Likely to Begin Waning

FDA and CDC approve second booster for adults 50 and older and immunocompromised people 12 and older

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

Emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits End March 2023

Additional Emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits Ending March 2023

Media Contact: Carol Friedrich, LCSW, Social Services Director, Ouray & San Miguel Countie...