Pueblo native Travis Williams has been named the new president and chief executive officer of The Springs Rescue Mission.
Williams, who has worked with the mission since 2016, said he is committed to deepening the mission’s impact throughout southern Colorado by continuing to help the community address homelessness, poverty and addiction.
“Together, we can bring hope and healing to those in need — we can help transform lives in Southern Colorado,” he said in a news release. “I am humbled by the opportunity to lead Springs Rescue Mission into its next chapter.”
Williams graduated from Pueblo County High School. His professional journey began in Pueblo at Ballantyne Marketing and Advertising. He later led investment efforts for Vectra Bank and Wells Fargo while pastoring Mesa Bible Church.
“Pueblo taught me the value of connection,” Williams said. “Whether through church, business or personal relationships, I saw how a community can come together to support one another.”
Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom is offering its annual interactive learning initiative with free kits designed to engage students with hands-on activities.
The project features an original children’s book that tells true-life stories of heroes in Colorado agriculture. It integrates agricultural themes into classroom instruction, connecting to academic standards for language arts, science, social studies, and more. The 2025 project highlights the inspiring story of John Matsushima, currently nearly 104 years old and the son of Japanese immigrants who was born in Denver and raised on a family farm in Platteville.
Two kits are offered for elementary level or middle/high school level. The deadline to sign up for kits is Jan. 20 and deliveries will finish by the end of March.
To learn more and sign up, visit the state website at CoAgClassroom.org.
A three-hour class designed to help entrepreneurs get a small business started is set for 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan. 13, at Rawlings Library, 100 E. Abriendo Ave.
Southern Colorado Small Business Development Executive Director Brian Estrada will give insight into services, support and resources available for small business owners. Register at bit.ly/3ZBAshT.
