Grand Valley wineries prove mettle

A group of  Palisade wineries operating under one brand won 21 medals, the second most of any entrant, at the Denver International Wine Competition. Talon Wine Brands won 10 gold medals, five silver medals and six bronze medals at the competition, which featured a total of 800 wines from 13 countries. Talon Wine Brands includes […]

Institute brings anti-aging programs to Grand Junction

The Aspen Institute for Regenerative Medicine has opened a location in Grand Junction to offer a variety of anti-aging programs. The Grand Junction operation is located at 321 Rood Ave. in the same building as the Family and Sports Medicine Clinic. The Aspen Institute for Regenerative Medicine offers hormone and testosterone therapies, age management programs […]

Wine industry conference coming to Grand Junction

An annual event designed to help Colorado winegrape growers and winemakers improve their operation is scheduled for Jan. 15 to 17 in Grand Junction. The three-day VinCO conference will feature speakers addressing such issues as viticulture, enology, business and marketing. Several horticultural seminars also are planned. In addition, the regional trade event offers a networking […]

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 […]

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