Otero County Health Department

04/09/2026

The 2025/2026 LEAP season ends Thursday, April 30, 2026! LEAP season runs November 1st through April 30th every year.

If you have not applied yet this season make sure to get your applications in before the last day in April.

You can apply in person at 13 W 3rd St, Room 102, La Junta, CO 81050.

You can apply over the phone by calling 1-866-432-8435. You can also apply at the Colorado PEAK website:

https://peak.my.site.com/peak/s/peak-landing-page?language=en_US

Don't miss out on your LEAP benefit! Apply today!

If you have questions about LEAP please call our local office at 719-383-3168.

03/13/2026

02/18/2026

**NOTICE: DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER (FOR OUR PRESENTERS) WE NEED TO POSTPONE THIS EVENT.

We will contact registered attendees as well as re-open the registration sign-up once we have a new date and time.

Thank you so much for your understanding!

For more information please contact:
Kristine Phillips
E: [email protected]
P: (719) 241-4028

02/17/2026

Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) season is in full swing! Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2026. Income guidelines have changed!

Call today to see if you may be eligible, 719-383-3168. Apply over the phone at 1-866-432-8435.

Apply via the Colorado PEAK website! Click the link below to find out more:

https://cdhs.colorado.gov/leap

01/16/2025

Anyone can get infected and sick from norovirus, which causes vomiting and diarrhea. Keep it at bay by washing your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Let's protect ourselves and others from this highly contagious virus!
Learn more at cdc.gov/norovirus.

01/03/2025

“We listen and we don’t judge.”

That’s not true in this case. People can hear if you wash your hands or not after you go to the bathroom. 👂🏼

Don’t be gross. 🤢 Wash your hands thoroughly often, with soap, for at LEAST 20 seconds.

🤮💩 prevention

https://youtu.be/r6mdOw_YpSk?si=YWf5KzMPJTO-n1g6

01/02/2025

https://www.codot.gov/safety/carseats