The 35th Annual Colorado Mountain Winefest, taking place Sept. 19 at Riverbend Park in Palisade, has been reimagined as an elevated Food & Wine experience that’s designed for true wine enthusiasts. In a July 29 news release, event organizers said this year’s event marks the most significant evolution in Winefest’s 35-year history. Attendance has been […]
Intermountain Health Cancer Centers of Colorado at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital announced it is the first cancer center in western Colorado approved to offer select patients with pancreatic cancer access to daraxonrasib. Daraxonrasib is a novel therapy that is changing expectations for one of the deadliest cancers, Intermountain Health said in a July 29 news […]
The 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for a volunteer to serve on the Crime Victim Compensation Board. The three-member board reviews applications from victims of crime and determines how money from the Crime Victim Compensation Fund is distributed. Members are appointed by the district attorney, but the board operates independently.Members meet monthly […]
In response to challenges facing Colorado communities, from catastrophic wildfires to ongoing economic hardship, El Pomar Foundation activated multiple funds to address immediate needs and provide disaster relief across the state. According to a July 29 news release from El Pomar, it activated its Wildland Fire and Freda Hambrick funds, providing $215,000 in grants to […]
The 21st Judicial District is hosting a Warrant Forgiveness Day on Aug. 29 with the goal of helping people who have active warrants get a new court date and potentially resolve their entire case. The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at the Mesa County Justice Center, 125 N. Spruce St., and […]
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. […]