Photo courtesy of Gunnison High School. Grantee spotlight: Gunnison High School Soccer Building belonging through the beautiful game Soccer is more than a sport at Gunnison High School, it’s a culturally relevant community that strengthens students’ connection to peers and school. Assistant Principal and head coach Susan Powers, who has
Grantee Spotlight: GCSAPP & ECC Universal Summer Scholarship Filling the summer childcare gap Summer programs go beyond enrichment opportunities; for many families, they are essential childcare. When Gunnison Watershed School District announced last year it would not run its Summer Experience Programs, a group of youth-serving organizations mobilized quickly, supported
MetRec 2025 Recap: From Plan to Action Thanks to the dedication of constituents, board, staff and community partners, Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District (MetRec) navigated both significant challenges and exciting accomplishments in 2025. Last year marked a major milestone for MetRec with the publication of the Regional Recreation Master Plan—a community-led roadmap guiding recreation investment
Photo courtesy of Adaptive Sports Center. Grantee Spotlight: Adaptive Sports Center Opening the outdoors to everyone Navigating life as an individual with a disability or specific needs means accessing outdoor activities can be difficult—socially, logistically and financially. The Crested Butte Adaptive Sports Center (ASC) helps break down barriers for visitors
Grantee Spotlight: West Elk Hockey Association Instilling in students a love of trying hard things With skates laced and helmets on, Gunnison Valley first graders are stepping onto the ice for the first time through the West Elk Hockey Association (WEHA)’s Skate for PE program. WEHA might be best known
MetRec advances CB to CB South Shared-Use Path Publishes RFP for final design Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District (MetRec) took another step toward the Crested Butte to Crested Butte South Shared-Use Path this month, publishing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 100% final design plans. District constituents continually rank
Grantee Spotlight: Gunnison Nordic Free Trails, Shared Winters, Stronger Community Gunnison Nordic plays a practical, steady role in keeping residents active and connected through the winter. Since the early 2000s, the volunteer-run organization has focused on one clear goal: provide reliable, close-to-home Nordic ski access. Today, the organization maintains about
MetRec highlights community-driven Recreation Master Plan in presentation to county commissioners Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District (MetRec) Executive Director Derrick Nehrenberg updated the Board of County Commissioners during a Feb. 10 work session, focusing on recreation priorities, the television system, funding structures, recent investments and findings from the 2025 Regional
Grantee spotlight: Crested Butte Avalanche Center Empowering and educating the community Gunnison Valley boasts the only local avalanche center in the entire state. The Colorado snowpack is notoriously fickle. It can be the difference between a good day and a tragic one. The Crested Butte Avalanche Center (CBAC) has worked
MetRec 2026 Recreation Grant Program Applications Open Feb. 4 The MetRec Recreation Grant Program applications open today, Feb. 4, 2026. The deadline for submission is March 13, 2026. Now in its eleventh consecutive year, the Recreation Grant Program prioritizes projects that meet our community’s vital recreation needs. Through collaboration with