Canvas Credit Union, Colorado’s third largest credit union, announced a new partnership with Colorado Mesa University earlier this month. The collaboration aims to foster deeper connections with students, faculty, staff, alumni and community on the Western Slope, while providing resources to support financial literacy, local initiatives and shared opportunities for growth. “Colorado Mesa University is […]
The HopeWest board of directors will host an open house Feb. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. for former CEO Cassie Mitchell before she heads back to Kentucky. Drinks and light hors d’oeuvres will be served, and a brief presentation will be made at 5:15 p.m. The event will take place at the Herb & […]
The Mesa County Women’s Network is hosting an evening for local women Feb. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Basecamp Beer Works, 2575 US 6&50, Unit C, in Grand Junction. This event will allow women to relax, collaborate and network, and headshot photos will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Early arrival is […]
The Give a Chef a Cookie fundraiser for Girl Scouts of Colorado will take place Feb. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Orchard River View, 3926 Highway 6&24 in Palisade. The event celebrates the creativity of local chefs as they transform everyone’s favorite Girl Scout Cookies into innovative savory dishes. This year chefs are presenting dishes […]
Rather than throw away your old newspapers, Mesa County Animal Services, 971A Coffman Road, hopes you will take the time to give it those newspapers to help improve the lives of local shelter animals. Animal Services has an ongoing demand for papers to line crates and catch waste from puppies, who still need to learn […]
Bray Real Estate announced Matthew Parker joined its team of real-estate professionals. Born and raised in the Grand Valley, Parker brings in-depth understanding of the local market and a strong connection to the Western Slope community. Parker’s background is rooted in real estate and business analytics, and he is pursuing a graduate degree at Colorado […]
Colorado Mesa University’s Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center received a $300,000 grant from the Colorado River District to expand its impact as a leader in water policy, research and education on the Western Slope. CMU will match the grant with an additional $300,000 investment. This investment will support the growth of the Water Center over […]
The Confluence Center of Colorado board of directors and participating nonprofits will gather Feb. 26 from 11:30 a.m to 1 p.m. at 2600 Dos Rios Drive to break ground for the Confluence Center of Colorado building. The event marks the start of construction for a one-of-a-kind facility designed to unite six key nonprofit organizations: RiversEdge […]
There is a new resource available in Mesa County to share with your employees. Kiosks are located throughout the community that provide free and easy access to naloxone. It is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. “We have strategically placed these resources throughout Mesa County so that everyone can have access. Our ultimate […]
Individuals and families interested in applying for the chance to own a Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County home can begin the application process. Applicants must be Mesa County residents within 30 to 80 percent of the area median income. They must demonstrate need for housing and the ability to repay an affordable mortgage, and […]