Benitez to give keynote speech at economic summit

Luis Benitez, a globally recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry and public policy, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Western Colorado Economic Summit Presented by FCI Constructors, happening April 24 at Colorado Mesa University. Benitez’s career has spanned the world’s highest peaks, both literally and figuratively, the Grand Junction Economic Partnership said […]

D51 Foundation awards professional learning grants

The District 51 Foundation recently announced its 15th round of Professional Learning Grant Awards with more than $11,500 in grants awarded to District 51 staff members. Since 2018, the D51 Foundation has donated more than $161,000 to 470 District 51 staff members for professional learning. Each year, the D51 Foundation uses proceeds from its White […]

Fundraiser supports child-abuse survivors

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 […]

BREAKING: Health Solutions acquires Mind Springs Health, renames it Health Solutions West

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 […]

2024 set GJEP record for economic impact

Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The Grand Junction Economic Partnership released its 2024 annual report, outlining what proved to be a banner year for economic impact on Grand Junction and the surrounding area. The report shows the region saw a return of $93 for every $1 invested in GJEP in 2024, demonstrating the organization’s effectiveness […]

St. Mary’s president reflects on Q1 of 2025

Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital President Bryan Johnson sent an email letter to the hospital’s community partners on March 24 to reflect on the first quarter of 2025. He also used it as an invitation to the Caring For Our Communities meeting on May 13. Here’s the letter in its entirety: Dear Community Partners, […]

Kids, cooking classes and – Yes! – cupcake wars

Tim Harty, The Business Times  So, it’s about time your 12-year-old learns how to fend for himself or herself in the kitchen. Or your 9-year-old could stand to learn how to make a healthier macaroni and cheese. Or your 5-year-old doesn’t know the proper, correct, safe way to hold a kitchen knife. Kalyn Lapidus can […]

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