Community Activism

West Springs Hospital closed on March 10 after Mind Springs ended contract discussions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Could local ICE contractors help the agency detain more people on the Western Slope?

Halle Zander

Mind Springs Health in Grand Junction was considering a partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this year to offer inpatient mental health care services to detainees. But when community concern mounted over how the potential deal could make it easier for ICE to arrest immigrants in Western Colorado, the mental health care provider abandoned contract discussions.

Candidate Tony Hershey speaks to members of the Garfield County Library Board and the Garfield County Commissioners on Thursday Feb. 27, 2025. Four candidates applied for the Glenwood Springs seat on the library board of trustees. The Commissioners will make the appointment on March 10.

Fewer candidates vie for Garco Library Board seat

Amy Hadden Marsh

Garfield County commissioners are making controversial library board appointments, sparking debate over community concerns about book access and the board's political influence.

Attendees gather for the CD3 Town Hall meeting without Rep. Jeff Hurd

West Slope CD3 residents gather for town hall without Rep. Jeff Hurd

Lisa Young

Residents gather for town hall meeting despite 'no show' from Congressman Jeff Hurd