Last year, Center for Children provided vital services for more than 300 children who were victims of child abuse in Mesa County, and it has helped nearly 21,000 children since it has been in existence. As a nationally accredited child advocacy center, Center for Children offers a safe space where young survivors can receive sexual-assault […]
As your businesses work to improve specific needs within our community, Mesa County Public Health aims to improve Mesa County’s health and wellness needs. The Mesa County Board of Public Health recently approved the Community Health Improvement Plan at its regular March meeting. The plan follows the Community Health Needs Assessment and identifies specific priorities […]
Dear Governor Polis and members of the General Assembly, On behalf of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, and in strong solidarity with our neighboring communities across the Western Slope, we are writing to express deep concern and strong opposition to House Bill 25-1296. While we represent over 800 mostly small businesses employing more […]
Registration is open for the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association’s 2025 Annual Convention, which will take place June 23-25 at the Steamboat Grand in Steamboat Springs. The convention starts Monday, June 23, with CCA committee meetings. Lunch on Monday will include the presentation of the Colorado Leopold Conservation Award. The evening will bring a reception for trade-show […]
City of Grand Junction parks crews are ramping up maintenance activities to keep grass, plants and trees healthy throughout the year. While staff have been busy this winter with facility-improvement projects, removing trees damaged by pests, and treating rights-of-way to prevent spring weed growth, maintenance priorities shift, and duties expand as the grass begins to […]
Denver-based SonderMind has joined the Monument Health network to help more Coloradans on the Western Slope access affordable, high-quality mental-wellness care. Individuals, couples and families who receive medical care from plans using the Monument Health network can now be referred to a SonderMind therapist or psychiatric provider when they are in need of care. SonderMind […]
The City of Grand Junction and the Commission on Arts and Culture are calling for artists to create an original mural design for the swimming pools at the new Community Recreation Center, currently under construction. Deadline to submit proposals is May 30, and the digital-design files must be submitted by July 16. Detailed information about […]
The City of Grand Junction began construction this week on the Horizon Drive and G Road Roundabout Project. Contractor Sunroc Corporation is scheduled to complete the project in October. This month, Sunroc Corporation will stage route information and signage near the intersection of Horizon Drive and G Road /27 1/2 Road. A temporary roundabout will […]
Alpine Bank Wealth Management promoted Hannah Galindo to trust officer, where she will oversee client accounts across Mesa County and the Western Slope. Galindo, a Colorado native and Colorado Mesa University alum, joined Alpine Bank Wealth Management in January 2024, serving at Alpine Bank’s Grand Junction downtown location. Prior to her role in wealth management, […]
Health Solutions, a Pueblo-based provider of behavioral health, substance-use treatment and integrated care, announced today it acquired Grand Junction’s Mind Springs Health and effective immediately will assume operational responsibility for the programs and services currently delivered. Services in Western Colorado will operate under the new name Health Solutions West, according to a news release from […]