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Thank You for Joining Us for the Drop Da Vape Events with Robb Holla

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our Drop Da Vape events with Robb Holla in Trinidad and Walsenburg. We had a fantastic turnout at both locations, and Robb delivered powerful, engaging presentations that truly resonated with youth, parents, and community members.

We are pleased to share that recordings from both sessions are now available. You can access them at the links below:

Parent Night: Drop Da Vape – What Every Parent Needs to Know

We’re inviting you to attend an important Parent Night: Drop Da Vape – What Every Parent Needs to Know, presented by Robb Holla, R.T.(R) (ARRT), a National Youth Speaker.

This session will help parents understand how vaping is impacting our youth and what you can do to make a difference.

Pizza & drinks will be provided!

Youth Suicide Rate in Colorado Drops to Lowest Level since 2007, CDPHE Committed to Ensuring Trend Continues

DENVER (Aug. 25, 2025) -The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Office of Suicide Prevention announced today that the suicide rate for youth ages 10-18 has fallen to its lowest level since 2007. In 2024, there were 39 suicide deaths among youth ages 10-18, resulting in a suicide rate of 5.85 deaths per 100,000 youth ages 10-18. That is down from the peak youth suicide rate in 2020 at 12.91 deaths per 100,000 youth, which represented 87 youth deaths by suicide that year.

Notice to Retail Food Establishments

📢 License Fee Increases Coming in 2026 - retail food license fees in Colorado will increase as part of a new statewide fee schedule outlined in Senate Bill 25-285. Additional increases are scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

Measles Information

Measles is rare in Colorado, but cases and outbreaks still occur every year in the United States.

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LAS ANIMAS COUNTY

412 Benedicta Avenue
Trinidad, CO 81082

Phone: 719-846-2213
Fax: 719-846-4472

HUERFANO COUNTY

119 E 5th Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089

Phone: 719-738-2650
Fax: 719-738-2653

Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department

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Vital Statistics: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Women Infants & Children (WIC): 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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