ER doctor oversees wound care

Fred Barbero has become medical director of wound care for Family Health West in Fruita. Barbero oversees a wound care center and five-person team that treats patients with difficult-to-heal wounds. He brings to his position 36 years of experience as an emergency room doctor, most recently as medical director of the Family Health West emergency […]

Ag directory now available

The latest edition of an annual directory offering information about farmers’ markets, wineries and other agricultural attractions in Colorado is now available. The 2014 Colorado Farm Fresh Directory is available at no charge at chamber of commerce offices, Colorado State University Extension offices and visitor centers across the state. An online version of the directory […]

Downtown store to host author events

A series of events featuring local authors is scheduled to continue June 26 and July 3 at Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction. The events are set for 6 to 8 p.m. at the store, located at 439 Main St. The June 26 event will feature Carroll Multz, author of “The Chameleon,” “The Devil’s […]

Applications sought for Junior Service League grants

Applications will be accepted through July 31 for an annual community grant program operated by the Junior Service League of Grand Junction. The Junior Service League awards funds to nonprofit organizations in Mesa County each year through its Community Giving grant program. This year, the Junior Service League expects to award a total of more […]

IHOP to mark anniversary with 56 cent pancakes

The International House of Pancakes will celebrate its 56th anniversary in business by selling a short stack of buttermilk pancakes for 56 cents. The promotion is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 8. The price of a short stack of buttermilk pancakes that day actually will be less than the 60 cents that […]

Grand Junction firm joins in project to shoot music videos

A Grand Junction video production business joined in a project to shoot music videos for country singer Martina McBride and the alternative rock band Needtobreathe. Seth Schaeffer, owner and president of Hoptocopter Films, joined with director Sean Hagwell and Cory Reynolds of Colorado Springs to shoot the videos in Nashville, Tenn. Schaeffer has teamed with […]

Chamber honors expanding businesses

Seven Grand Valley businesses have been honored for expansions that have resulted in a total of nearly 100 new jobs and more than $10 million in capital investments. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the businesses during its latest quarterly membership meeting. Love’s Travel Stop was honored for opening a location in Grand […]

Powderhorn kick offs summer season

Powderhorn Mountain Resort has scheduled a series of summer events, starting with two athletic competitions set for June 28 and 29. The summer opening is the first for the resort on the Grand Mesa east of Grand Junction. “We have a very strong and diverse lineup of activities for people to choose from, and we […]

Real estate brokerage opens new location

A commercial real estate brokerage plans to soon open in a new location in Grand Junction. Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties will move from 2646 Patterson Road to 2499 U.S. Highway 6 & 50 and a building that also houses Coldwell Banker Home Owners Realty. Dale Beede, a broker and partner in Coldwell Banker Commercial […]