United Way of Mesa County announced the 2026-27 grant recipients from its Community Impact Fund, a yearly grant that supports Mesa County health and human service nonprofits. This grant cycle, United Way of Mesa County is supporting 26 programs run by 20 local nonprofits, an increase from past years. Grant amounts range from $2,000 to […]
The Stray Grass for Stray Pets benefit concert will take place Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. as part of Grande River Vineyard’s Live in the Grapevines concert series. Join Roice-Hurst Humane Society and Grand Valley acoustic Americana band Stray Grass for an evening of live music, wine and food from Slider Shack and Hawaii Street […]
The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District opened applications for the fall 2026 grant cycle with $700,000 available in grant funding. The traditional grant program supports large-scale projects such as new public works or other capital projects, as well as public-service projects that address health, safety and welfare impacts from federal-mineral-leasing activities. These are financial […]
Mesa County Public Health announced the addition of a new provider to its clinic team: Keelin Lewis, a physician assistant with a strong background in primary care. This addition means increased capacity for healthcare services for all Mesa County residents, the organization said in a news release. The Mesa County Public Health Clinic said community […]
To help families prepare for the upcoming school year, Mesa County Public Health is partnering with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to host a back-to-school vaccine clinic. The vaccine clinic will take place Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mesa County Public Health Clinic, 510 29 1/2 Road. […]
Mark LeValley, a fourth-generation livestock producer from Hotchkiss, was instated as the 121st president of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association in late June during its 2026 convention in Loveland. LeValley joined the CCA Board of Directors in 2016 after serving CCA since 1987 as the Game and Fish Committee chair, then Brand & Theft Committee lead. […]
The Mesa County Commission appointed Brittany Bear to the seven-member Mesa County Board of Public Health. She will serve a five-year term running through April 30, 2031. Bear is a registered nurse with 18 years of experience working in hospitals, clinics and community health programs. She currently serves as the director of regional operations for […]
Jeana Brown, an employment services specialist at the Mesa County Workforce Center, received the Judy Emery “Genesis” Award from the National Disability Institute through the National Navigator Exchange. The award honors individuals who demonstrate innovation, leadership and a lasting commitment to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Named after Judy Emery, whose pioneering work […]
The Grand Valley Outdoor Recreation Coalition, with support from Community Builders, is launching True West, a community-engagement and planning effort that was introduced in November 2025, to help shape the future of outdoor recreation in Mesa County. As part of the kickoff, community members are invited to take an online survey through Aug. 14. The […]
Tri-County Health Network will change its name to Thrive Community Health Network, effective Aug. 1. The new name reflects the nonprofit organization’s expansion from serving three counties to six counties across Colorado’s Western Slope. The name “Thrive” also better represents the breadth of programs and services the organization provides throughout the region. “Our new name, […]