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Students learn brain health through CSU Extension program
Colorado State University Extension's Family and Consumer Science Department recently worked with Haxtun Elementary School's third and fourth grade students to encourage them to take a proactive...
Financial literacy Piggy Bank contest held for 4th graders
Financial planning is one of the most important things someone can do to promote economic well-being. One avenue Colorado State University Extension takes is working with the fourth graders through...
2023 A Healthier Weigh results announced; InBody machine to return
The 2023 A Healthier Weigh Challenge produced commendable results through winter storms for 31 people who completed the 12-week health, fitness and nutrition program. This marks the 17th year of the...
A Healthier Weigh – how far will you go?
Need a jump start to get your 2023 headed in a healthier direction? If so, the “A Healthier Weigh” program, sponsored by Colorado State University Golden Plains Area Extension, may be what you are looking for. This program has been revamped from pas...
Beyond the Scale – InBody Machine available in Phillips County
When you step on the scale and see you have lost three pounds, what did you really lose? Fat? Muscle? Water? Health is determined by more than the number on the scale or Body Mass Index measurements...
Trick or Trot – a Halloween event to support the Haxtun Swimming Pool & Little Sprouts Learning Center
Kick-off your Halloween weekend with a fun Trick or Trot one mile or 5k walk or run event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. Wear your costume, bring your friends and have a spooktacular good...
Aging Mastery Program to begin Oct. 19
Interested in feeling better today and staying healthy for the future? In current times, once people reach age 65, they can expect to live another 19 years with approximately 66 percent of that time in good health. In addition, they can expect the...
NCOA Aging Mastery Program - empowering adults aged 55-plus
Colorado State University Extension for the Golden Plains Area (Phillips, Yuma, Washington, Kit Carson, Morgan and Logan counites) is pleased to announce that we will be offering a bi-weekly health and wellness package to residents 55 and over. The...
Smoothie workshop set for Sept. 30; nutrients needed as we age
As the years go by, our diets can go by the wayside. For adults 50-plus, eating and drinking become more about keeping our systems running optimally by finding the right balance of adequate nutrients and calories to stay healthy. Proper nutrition...
Town of Haxtun Swimming Pool Renovation project update
Haxtun’s 2035 Master Plan states, “Haxtun is a great place to grow up, go to school, raise a family and make a home. It is a multi-generational root, strong sense of civic pride and an ethic of volunteerism. It is committed to its youth. Haxtun dir...
Training program set to begin Aug. 1st for annual J. Jeffryes 5K
Haxtun Health, Colorado State University Extension Agent Stephanie Starkebaum and Personal Trainer Lane Anderson have combined forces to bring the Haxtun community an eight-week, 5K training program for anyone who wants to walk, run or do a combinati...
Haxtun Swimming Pool Project needs community re-engagement
Trisha Herman, Phillips County Economic Development Director was able to bring Great Outdoor Colorado Roadshow out to Holyoke High School on Thursday, July 7. PC regional GOCO representative, Sammie...
2022 A Healthier Weigh – Steps Towards a Healthier You health challenge
The 2022 "A Healthier Weigh" challenge produced commendable results for 17 people who completed the 12-week nutrition and fitness program. This group included teams, pairs and individuals from Phillips County. There were two four-person teams, three...
