For over four decades, Mortenson Construction has been at the heart of Denver’s architectural evolution. Since its arrival in 1981, the family-owned company has played a pivotal role in shaping the city’s skyline, constructing over 700 structures that serve as pillars of community, culture, and innovation. In 2025, Mortenson launched a new chapter with the…

If you’ve driven past Denver on I-70 recently, you may have noticed Pat’s latest mural for Dream Books Co., an amazing company in Denver that recirculates and recycles books to promote literacy and sustainability. Dream Books Co. keeps tens of thousands of books out of landfills every year by partnering with schools, libraries, businesses and…

By Git Geary, Summit Daily Mountains and art are the anchors that Pat Milbery says keep him grounded. When an opportunity to combine the two came up in a Rocky Mountain community that holds a lot of significance for him, he knew he had to put his hat in the ring.  Milbery first made his way to Summit…

When someone reaches out to a crisis line, the moment is often filled with urgency, fear, and uncertainty. The person answering that call, however, meets this intense wave of energy with openness and a gentle presence that gradually shifts the interaction toward something lighter and more hopeful. This journey from distress to hope is the…