Food pantries and meal service nonprofits across the Western Slope are looking toward local expansions to fill growing food insecurity gaps. A 2025 analysis of regional food services across Eagle, Garfield and Pitkin counties found that, although the tri-county region has a strong network of food partners, significant gaps remain in geographic coverage, older adult nutrition and emergency food access….

The number of people struggling to put food on the table continues to rise in Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle counties, despite a strong network of hunger relief organizations and resources. A new report from the Mountain Coalition for Food and Nutrition Security, published earlier this week, found significant gaps in food assistance across the tri-county area for older adults and…

WMRHA Updates The West Mountain Regional Health Alliance (WMRHA) Quarterly Meeting brought together healthcare providers, public health professionals, community organizations, and regional partners to share innovative approaches to improving health outcomes across Garfield, Eagle, and Pitkin counties. For more details, please check quarterly meeting notes. Meeting attendees also received updates on several WMRHA initiatives: Community Film Screening: WMRHA will host…

West Mountain Regional Health Alliance and Health Solutions West are working together through La Alianza, a collaborative initiative dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of Latino communities throughout the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys. La Alianza was created after local organizations recognized that many Latino families encounter similar barriers when seeking health care and community support. These can…

West Mountain Regional Health Alliance (WMRHA) is proud to share our 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the partnerships, programs, and collective impact that continue to strengthen health and well-being across Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin counties. This year also marks an important milestone—10 years of regional collaboration dedicated to improving health outcomes and addressing community challenges together. At WMRHA, we believe lasting…

Resource directories have historically been used by healthcare professionals and social workers to direct people to the help they need, according to the National Library of Medicine. Now — after two years in the making — the local nonprofit West Mountain Regional Health Alliance has one for our region. It highlights organizations in Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle counties that provide…

The annual report provides a comprehensive analysis of homelessness trends across Colorado, highlighting key data related to housing instability, shelter utilization, demographic changes, and statewide system performance. The report serves as an important resource for policymakers, service providers, healthcare organizations, housing agencies, and community leaders working to address homelessness throughout the state. Karina Rasmussen contributed to the report through her…

This year marks 10 years of the Alliance, and we reflected on the partnerships and collaborative work that continue to strengthen health and wellbeing across Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin counties. We also shared updates on a new sliding-scale membership model designed to support long-term sustainability while increasing partner engagement and accessibility for organizations of all sizes. WMRHA also shared updates…

The West Mountain Regional Health Alliance (WMRHA) will convene its April Quarterly Meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (MT). This virtual gathering will focus on advancing regional health priorities through data, collaboration, and policy engagement across Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin counties. This quarter’s meeting will feature a deeper look at how data can inform…

Thank you to everyone who joined West Mountain Regional Health Alliance for our first Quarterly Meeting of 2026. This session focused on the fiscal challenges facing Colorado and the growing food security needs across our region. We are deeply grateful to our partners, members, and guest speakers who shared their expertise and helped us explore both the challenges and actionable…