Jacq
Administrative Assistant
Jacqueline has spent her life quietly building her knowledge as a naturalist, starting with lessons from her grandmother and later through classes with San Miguel Basin Colorado State University Extension. Now the Administrative Assistant at the San Miguel County Extension Office, she combines her passion for plants and the environment with her role, offering plant identification and advice to locals. With 33 years in San Miguel County and 19 in Norwood, Hudson has earned her Master Gardener certification and is working toward her Native Plant Master certification. She also serves as the pollinator specialist for the Down Valley Park pollinator garden, a role she continues while overseeing her new position at the Extension Office. Hudson looks forward to developing new educational programs and continuing to share her love for nature with the community.
Gus
Interim Director
Gus, the Colorado State University Extension Director for Dolores County, is based in Dove Creek, CO, where he serves as a key resource for the community. With a strong focus on agriculture, community development, and 4-H youth programs, he works closely with local producers to support key crops like wheat, dry beans, and oilseeds. Now, Gus is taking on a mentorship role, guiding Jacq and Annika as they lead the Extension Office into new directions, using his expertise to help launch impactful programs that strengthen the community and foster regional connections.
Annika
4-H Youth Coordinator
Annika grew up on a small farm in New England, surrounded by sheep, chickens, and a lush garden. After studying environmental political theory and social psychology at Bennington College in Vermont, she became a freelance journalist and copy-editor. Following many years in Telluride, where she ran Mangala Yoga on Main Street, she settled in downtown Norwood. An avid skier, mountain biker, trail runner, and yogi, she brings her human-centered approach to community building and positive change as the San Miguel County 4-H Coordinator.
