Alpine Bank established a dedicated benefit account to support the families of five firefighters impacted by the Snyder Fire in Mesa County. Three of the firefighters lost their lives and two were critically injured. Alpine Bank launched the effort with a $25,000 donation to be split evenly among the five families. “This hits close to […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs appointed Mathew Tekansik as the new director of the VA Western Colorado Health Care System. Tekansik is responsible for one medical center and four outlying clinics, and he oversees delivery of health-care services covering 17 counties and 47,000 square miles within the state of Colorado and Utah. Sunaina Kumar-Giebel, Veterans […]
Grand Valley Transit will offer free trips on all fixed-routes and paratransit during the month of August this year. GVT is designed to increase mobility options for residents in the Grand Valley. With free service in August, transit riders can experience cost savings, stress reduction, a safer ride and increased productivity, all while helping reduce […]
Housing Resources of Western Colorado (Housing Resources) announced it received $2.9 million in recent months that will allow it to expand its Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. The loan program provides low-interest, flexible loans to eligible homeowners to address structural deficiencies, improve health and safety, enhance accessibility and increase energy efficiency within their homes. The Colorado […]
The City of Grand Junction is encouraging participation in its 2026 Community Survey, which is currently arriving in the mailboxes of 5,400 randomly selected households throughout the city. Conducted every two years, the Community Satisfaction Survey provides feedback on community priorities, quality of life and satisfaction with city services. The results help inform strategic planning, […]
The Here & Now Tour: Building Local Resilience to Climate Disaster will make its Western Slope stop in Grand Junction on July 8, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at The Monument Room in Mesa County Central Library, 443 N. Sixth St. The free event is structured as a listening session, not a lecture or rally, and […]
Stacy Antonucci, owner of nonprofit organization Steppin’ It Up, was honored by the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction as Citizen of the Year. The award is given annually to a Mesa County resident who contributes to the community, with an emphasis on projects that benefit children. The winner does not have to be a member […]
Incubator, Ramblebine unveil IPA: The Business Incubator Center officially launched its 40th Anniversary celebration June 4 with a packed house at Ramblebine Brewing Company, marking the beginning of a year-long recognition of BIC’s impact and legacy. According to the Business Incubator, the event drew the largest turnout Ramblebine ever experienced for a nonprofit beer-launch event, […]
Western Colorado Community Foundation announced Operations Manager Terri Benson is retiring, and Kyra Seppie will become the new operations manager. In its June newsletter, the WCCF said Benson played an essential role in the foundation’s day-to-day care and business operations and was instrumental in helping guide the organization through the move into its new building […]
The Western Colorado Community Foundation welcomed three new members to its board of directors: Lorni Sharrow; Ken Palmer; and Johanna van Waveren. In its June newsletter, the foundation said the following about each new member: Sharrow brings a strong background in fiduciary services, estate and trust planning, and philanthropic advising to the board. She currently […]