Honoring Dick Bratton

Fond Memories of Lyle Richard “Dick” Bratton In early February, the Gunnison Valley lost a great man. Growing up in Salida, Dick moved to Gunnison to attend Western State College. He and his wife Donna left for a time so Dick could attend Law School at the...

Gunnison Valley Journal Excerpts

12th Edition of Local Magazine In December, the 12th edition of the free Gunnison Valley Journal hit newstands around the Valley. Featuring stories, poetry, photos, art, and more from local artists, creatives, and just regular people, this publication gathers...

Meet Tanith Martinez

CFGV’s Newest Team Member In fall of 2024, we posted a job opening for a new Administrative Coordinator. Given how many talented people there are in the Gunnison Valley who care about community, we were certain we’d get some excellent applicants and find a...

Gunnison County Gives– Generously!

Celebrating Colorado Gives Day Thank you so much to everyone who donated to Gunnison County nonprofits for Colorado Gives Day! While the giving season is relatively short, your impact is felt throughout the year. You keep the Gunnison Valley ticking, whether you...

2023 Community Grants Impact Stories

Stories from Community-Building Organizations Every spring, recipients of Community Grants funding from the previous award cycle submit grant reports. These grant reports provide an accounting of the dollars invested and the people served through the organizations’...