Las Animas County, Colorado

Southern Region
Impact Highlights

Where University Meets Community

Across Colorado’s Southern Region, CSU Extension specialists are serving their communities and addressing local needs by sharing expertise and resources, delivering educational programming, strengthening partnerships, and engaging youth and volunteers.

Key impact areas for Southern Region specialists in 2025 spanned topics such as youth outreach, health and well-being, natural resources, agriculture, volunteer engagement, and more.

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2025 Impact Highlights

32,000+

Contacts reached by CSU Extension Specialists

Through consultations and presentations across the Southern region.

63

Colorado Master Gardener volunteers

Contributed over 3,380 volunteer hours to communities throughout the region.

1,455

Colorado 4-H youth reached

And 918 4-H volunteers engaged in supporting youth leadership development.

County & Area Impact Stories

Featured Impact

Pueblo County 4-H Chaperone and Counselor First Aid Training

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By equipping senior youth and adult volunteers with first aid and CPR certification, 4-H enhances the safety net around youth programming and strengthens community resilience. These empowered leaders set a powerful example of responsibility, readiness, and care—values that extend far beyond the scope of any single event.

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Across the Region & in Your Community

CSU Extension In The Southern Region