NEWS AND PRESS

The Mountain Mail: Salida teacher receives honor from Boettcher finalist nomination

By D.J. DeJong The Mountain Mail Salida High School chemistry and physical science teacher Todd Bright was honored when Boettcher Scholarship finalist Fin Petit nominated him for a Boettcher teacher recognition award recently. The Boettcher Foundation began recognizing “teachers who have dedicated themselves to providing Colorado students with...

La Junta Tribune: Pueblo West senior earns coveted Boettcher Scholarship

By Luke Lyons La Junta Tribune Many know Taylor Harris’ prowess on the basketball court. The Pueblo West High School senior led the Cyclones in scoring while helping guide the team to the Class 4A Final Four. But what many may not know is that Harris takes that same...

The Pueblo Chieftain: Pueblo West’s Harris Named 2020 Boettcher Scholar

By Jon Pompia The Pueblo Chieftain Taylor Harris, a high-achieving student athlete from Pueblo West High School, has been named a recipient of the 2020 Boettcher Foundation Scholarship. Boettcher Scholarships recognize Colorado’s top graduating seniors with a full ride, four-year endowment to any institution in the state. The award...

World Journal Newspaper: Chenoweth Winners Announced

By Karen Jo Agnello World Journal Newspaper TRINIDAD — On January 25, the Trinidad Las Animas County Chamber of Commerce welcomed a sold out audience to the annual Chenoweth Awards. ...

Medscape Medical News: Gut Microbiome Is Less Diverse in Teens with Obesity and PCOS

By Veronica Hackethal, M.D. Medscape Medical News Teens with obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have decreased bacterial diversity and a more "unhealthy" gut microbiome compared to similar-sized teens without PCOS, according to a new study published online January 23 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. "We have for the first time demonstrated...