Government & Politics
How a rural Colorado town is trying to fix its stray dog problem
Pet overpopulation and off-leash dogs in Lamar is becoming a growing concern for the community.
Priya Shahi
Multimedia journalist
Priya Shahi is a Report for America corps member primarily covering rural communities and economies in Eastern Colorado.
Before joining Rocky Mountain PBS, Priya Shahi was a reporter for the Staten Island Advance, covering public health and human-interest stories, including disparities in maternal health outcomes and the region’s response to the mental health crisis. Her passion for journalism began after moving from Nepal to Queens, New York — one of the world’s most diverse places — where every block held untold stories. Today, she holds a master’s degree in journalism from Syracuse University.
Location: Eastern Colorado
Language spoken: English, Nepali
Topic expertise: Health disparities, addiction, reproductive health, mental health
Demographic expertise: People with disabilities, immigrant communities
Professional memberships: Asian American Journalists Association
Recent posts
Health & Wellness
Castle Rock hosts suicide prevention rally
Investments in mental health are not keeping pace with growing needs, making community gatherings an important part of local support and awareness efforts.
Health & Wellness
Colorado confronts rise in syphilis amid drop in federal health funding
A dozen doulas and health professionals from around Colorado gathered in a virtual meeting late August to confront the rampant spread of syphilis in the state.