Strengthening Health Access Through Community Collaboration
The Archuleta Rural Health Network (RHN) brings together healthcare providers, public health leaders, and community organizations to strengthen coordination across the healthcare system serving Archuleta County.
Through collaboration, the Network works to ensure residents, especially those who are uninsured, underinsured, or navigating Medicaid and Marketplace coverage, have meaningful access to care, prevention services, and community health resources.
Healthy Archuleta serves as the convener and backbone organization, helping partners coordinate efforts, share information, and align strategies that improve health outcomes in our rural community.
Through collaboration, the Network works to ensure residents, especially those who are uninsured, underinsured, or navigating Medicaid and Marketplace coverage, have meaningful access to care, prevention services, and community health resources.
Healthy Archuleta serves as the convener and backbone organization, helping partners coordinate efforts, share information, and align strategies that improve health outcomes in our rural community.
Why a Rural Health Network Matters
Rural communities face unique healthcare challenges, including:
- Limited access to specialized healthcare services
- Workforce shortages in healthcare and behavioral health
- Insurance instability affecting access to preventive care
- Transportation and geographic barriers to services
Our Shared Priorities
The Archuleta Rural Health Network aligns partners around two key priorities:
Improving Access to Care
The Network works to strengthen advocacy, education, and navigation supports that help residents connect with healthcare services.
This includes support for individuals who are:
Advancing Equity and Cultural Responsiveness
The Network is working to ensure healthcare services are accessible and responsive to all residents.
Current efforts include:
Improving Access to Care
The Network works to strengthen advocacy, education, and navigation supports that help residents connect with healthcare services.
This includes support for individuals who are:
- Uninsured or underinsured
- Navigating Medicaid eligibility or Marketplace coverage
- Seeking preventive care and health resources
Advancing Equity and Cultural Responsiveness
The Network is working to ensure healthcare services are accessible and responsive to all residents.
Current efforts include:
- Expanding bilingual healthcare capacity
- Strengthening interpretation services
- Improving culturally responsive clinical practices
- Ensuring materials and communication are accessible to diverse community members
Strengthening the Rural Health Workforce
Workforce development is a key focus of the Network.
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are helping bridge gaps between healthcare providers and the community by supporting:
Monthly informal gatherings of healthcare advocates, navigators, Community Health Workers, and care coordinators further strengthen cross-agency collaboration and shared problem-solving.
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are helping bridge gaps between healthcare providers and the community by supporting:
- Health insurance navigation
- Appointment coordination
- Patient follow-up and referrals
- Community outreach and education
Monthly informal gatherings of healthcare advocates, navigators, Community Health Workers, and care coordinators further strengthen cross-agency collaboration and shared problem-solving.
Community Health Initiatives
The Rural Health Network supports community-wide efforts that connect residents with health services and information.
Archuleta Health Fair & Expo
The Network is committed to continuing and expanding the annual Archuleta Health Fair & Expo, which brings healthcare providers and community organizations together to offer:
Residents can learn more by clicking HERE!
Archuleta Health Fair & Expo
The Network is committed to continuing and expanding the annual Archuleta Health Fair & Expo, which brings healthcare providers and community organizations together to offer:
- Health screenings
- Preventive services
- Health education
- Community resources
Residents can learn more by clicking HERE!
History of the Network
The Archuleta Rural Health Network entered a formal planning phase during 2024–2025, supported by funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
During this period, partners assessed community needs, identified barriers to care, and developed a shared framework for rural health collaboration. The Network was formally established in June 2025 and continues to serve as a cross-sector table dedicated to strengthening access to care, reducing barriers, and improving health outcomes across Archuleta County.
During this period, partners assessed community needs, identified barriers to care, and developed a shared framework for rural health collaboration. The Network was formally established in June 2025 and continues to serve as a cross-sector table dedicated to strengthening access to care, reducing barriers, and improving health outcomes across Archuleta County.
Core Network Members
These organizations serve as the primary members of the Archuleta Rural Health Network:
Partner Organizations & Collaborators
The Network also works in collaboration with additional partners who help strengthen coordination, outreach, and community health efforts:
These organizations serve as the primary members of the Archuleta Rural Health Network:
- Pagosa Springs Medical Center
- Axis Health System
- Archuleta County Public Health Department
- Healthy Archuleta
Partner Organizations & Collaborators
The Network also works in collaboration with additional partners who help strengthen coordination, outreach, and community health efforts:
- Community Health Workers and Care Coordinators
- Community organizations and government agencies supporting health and wellbeing in Archuleta County
Get Involved
🩺 Healthcare Providers: Connect with the Network to strengthen collaboration and coordination across the local health system.
🤝 Community Organizations: Partner to expand health outreach and prevention initiatives.
🏘 Community Members: Participate in community health events and help shape local health priorities.
🤝 Community Organizations: Partner to expand health outreach and prevention initiatives.
🏘 Community Members: Participate in community health events and help shape local health priorities.
For more information about the Archuleta Rural Health Network, click HERE to send us an email.
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