Good morning, Grand Junction.

Next Steps Neurodiversity Expo is held at Grand Junction Convention Center on Saturday, Aug.

15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event offers over 40 exhibitor booths, expert presentations in English and Spanish, and a sensory-friendly space for neurodivergent community members while requiring advance registration.

Wizard is a friendly four-year-old dog available for adoption at Roice-Hurst Humane Society in Grand Junction, who loves being pet and enjoys playing with other dogs and kids — his adoption fee is 50% off this August — giving families a chance to welcome him home.

Four-year-old Wizard is a shy but friendly dog available for adoption at Roice-Hurst Humane Society; he loves being pet by people and gets along well with kids and other dogs.

Adoption discounts of 50% apply during Clear the Shelters month in August.

Museums of Western Colorado approved a plan to merge its three sites into one multidisciplinary campus in Fruita that will host Dinosaur Journey and Museum of the West exhibits, with moves scheduled for 2027.

The board said the plan boosts education, research and community engagement along the Colorado Plateau.

The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado will host its 11th annual Economic Development Summit on Aug.

19 at Grand River Health Conference Center in Rifle. The full-day event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — lunch is provided and speakers will discuss advanced industries and workforce growth.

Fruitvale Elementary opened its accessible playground on Tuesday, Aug.

11, where students and community children enjoyed modern play equipment including a safer cliff rider — additional park improvements are planned with local grants and community input driving the project.

Logan Hood was named executive director of the D51 Foundation, replacing retiring Angela Christensen, after more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership.

Hood will visit every District 51 school in her first 40 days to build partnerships for advancing education + community support.

Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital has been named among the 2026-2027 Best Hospitals in U.S. News & World Report, ranking seventh in Colorado.

Hospital officials said the honor reflects top-tier care in several specialties * including rehabilitation.