Entries sought for U.S. Bank video contest

U.S. Bank is accepting entries for a video contest titled Lights, Camera, Save that will highlight ways teen-agers can save and use money wisely. “Lights, Camera, Save allows teens to role play and record their thoughts on a 60- to 90-second video about saving and using money wisely,” said Erica Opstad, manager of the office […]

Online program protects pesticide-sensitive areas

An online program designed to protect pesticide-sensitive crops and habitats is now available in Colorado. Managers of organic crops, beehives and other sensitive areas can register on the website located at www.driftwatch.org. Pesticide applicators then can check online for the location of those areas and take precautions before spraying if necessary. The website uses a […]

Nominations sought for stewardship award

Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 8 for an annual award recognizing sustainable land management practices in Colorado. The Leopold Conservation Award — which includes the Aldo Leopold crystal and $10,000  — will be presented June 17 during the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association annual convention in Breckenridge. The award, named after conservationist and author Aldo Leopold, […]

Entries due Dec. 31 for ag photo contest

Entries will be accepted through Dec. 31 for an annual photography contest showcasing the agricultural industry in Colorado. The contest will include four categories for amateur photographers: agritourism, crops, livestock and people. Entries also will be accepted from professional photographers in a separate, open category. All photos must be taken during the 2012 calendar year. […]

Intern joins Grand Junction marketing firm

Jordan McMillen has joined Synergy Marketing Consultants in Grand Junction as an intern. McMillen brings to her new duties experience in marketing as well as advertising, communications and graphic design. She holds a bachelor’s of business administration degree from Colorado Mesa University with a concentration in entrepreneurship, management and marketing. “I am so excited to […]

Dental assistant joins Fruita practice

Jessica Kloeppel has joined the dental practice of Gary Andreoletti in Fruita. A certified expanded duty dental assistant, Kloeppel brings to her new duties experience working in dental practices in Denver and Grand Junction. “It’s wonderful to have such a passionate and motivated individual by my side,” Andreoletti said. Kloeppel said she’s excited about her […]

Vectra Bank names Cortez market president

Paul Deshayes has joined Vectra Bank Colorado as president of the Cortez market. Deshayes brings to his new duties 25 years of management and banking experience, most recently as vice president of business services for Animas Credit Union based in Farmington, N.M. “It’s great to join the Vectra Bank family here in Cortez, and I […]

Credit union promotes one, adds two

Mary Sullivan has been promoted to mortgage loan officer at Coloramo Federal Credit Union in the Grand Valley. Sullivan has worked at Coloramo since 1994 and brings to her latest position 22 years of lending experience. Dan Thomas has joined Coloramo as lending manager. Thomas previously worked for Bank One, Community First and Grand Valley […]