Tri River Area CSU Extension

08/17/2026

🌽 Colorado Corn Promotion Council and Colorado State University are hosting a research-focused event on Thursday, August 20, at the Western Colorado Research Center–Orchard Mesa in Grand Junction.

The event will feature a research presentation by Dr. Meagan Schipanski on “Nitrogen Fertilizer Fate Under Different Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates and Water Availabilities,” followed by a broader discussion about research needs and priorities for Western Slope corn producers. The evening will conclude with a reception where producers, researchers, agricultural professionals, and industry partners can continue the conversation.

08/14/2026

We have local celebrities! Check out this article done by the CSU Alumni Association highlighting the great work that Jaime and Jackie have done while at Extension. Good job guys! GO RAMS!

Raised in 4-H —and now leading it— siblings Jaime Goza and Jackie Shea guide the next generation of youth across Colorado’s Western Slope, proving the program’s lessons extend far beyond the show ring.

08/03/2026

‼️ We're Hiring!

The Administrative Assistant, Tri-River Area, performs clerical and administrative work, which includes answering telephones, greeting the public, and providing customer assistance. Position will create a variety of documents, assist/maintain web pages, perform basic accounting duties, maintain files, supply inventory, and many other office functions. Additionally, this position supports the Extension Specialists in the Montrose County office and overall, Tri-River Area.

This is a part-time position, 24 hours/week (0.6 FTE).

This position must be willing and able to work in Montrose, CO, and support the Extension Specialists in the Montrose County office, in addition to the specialists in the Tri-River Area. This position is required to work in the Montrose County office and will not be eligible for hybrid work. The position is fully in-office/in-person.

For more information, please follow this link: https://csusystem.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/fortcollins_careers/job/Montrose-CO/Administrative-Assistant--Tri-River-Area--06-FTE--Part-time_R2026106075

07/29/2026

07/15/2026

07/10/2026

The posting for the Climate and Food Education Coordinator, as a part of the Chipotle initiative, is now live! The job is part time with an annualized salary. This position is also for two years, and temporary housing would be available at low cost for 3 months.

For more information and application, please click the link below:

Job Description Job Description Summary This position will support high school students in learning about food, agriculture, and natural resources, and the impact of climate change on these topics. This education coordinator will work closely with educators at Grand Junction High School and Colorado...

07/07/2026

Once home and property owners are cleared to return to their land impacted by the Gold Mountain Fire, it can be hard to know what to do next. Please see the link below for the updated After the Disaster Guidebook for Montrose and Ouray counties:
https://tra.extension.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2026/07/After-the-Disaster-Guidebook_MontroseOuray.pdf

For more emergency information, please click here: https://extension.colostate.edu/topics/safety-emergency-resources-tools/

If you need help with recovery, support, or any other resources while navigating wildfire disasters, please reach out to us at 970-249-3935 or at [email protected].

07/07/2026