A new Grand Valley business offers a location in which people can repair their cars and other vehicles. U Fix It Garage rents out nine bays for repairs, each bay equipped with a set of hand tools. Specialty tools and vehicle lifts also are available to rent by the hour. Glen Nickerson, owner of U […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times The 2014 campaign season began in earnest in the Grand Valley with visits from two candidates seeking statewide offices. Greg Brophy, a state representative from Wray running for the Republican nomination for governor, and Mark Waller, a state representative from Colorado Springs seeking the GOP nomination for attorney general, stopped […]
Since I printed my opinion about the Grand Junction City Council subsidizing the Avalon Theater, I’ve been inundated by Avalon supporters who use the old standbys of “You just don’t understand;” “If you had all the facts, you’d change your opinion;” and my personal favorite, “You don’t want to hear other opinions that differ from […]
More than a third of American households have firearms. Consequently, passing on guns to family members and other heirs can constitute an important part of the estate planning process. As a simple example, take a 60-year-old man who wants to leave his hunting rifles and a few handguns to his beloved grandchild. It might not […]
Dalby, Wendland & Co. has announced the promotion of seven people working for the public accounting and business consulting firm based in Grand Junction. Nathan Fyock has been promoted to manager. He provides auditing and accounting services to clients in a variety of industries. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Adams State University. Sabrina Hoyt […]
Kathy Tomkins has joined Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction as an associate broker. Mike Moran, Ron Baimbridge and Meighan Marquis were named the top-performing agents during June for the firm. Tomkins brings to her new duties experience as owner of Manufactured Home Parts, a mobile home supply business started in 2000, and […]
Housing Resources of Western Colorado has announced changes to the board of directors that oversees the Grand Junction-based agency. Mike Bradbury, a Low-Income Energy Assistance Program eligibility supervisor with the Mesa County Department of Human Services, has joined the board. Elsie Norris announced her retirement from the board and her position as vice president. Michael […]
Applications will be accepted through Aug. 2 to fill vacancies on five Mesa County boards. Volunteers are sought to serve on the Agricultural Advisory Panel, Board of Adjustment, Emergency Medical Services Council, Mesa County Library District Board of Trustees and Mesa County Planning Commission. The length of terms vary with the boards and range from […]
A tour showcasing Grand Valley artists and their studios has been scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5 and 12. Art Space and Open Studios organizes the annual Open Studios Tour, which this year will feature more than 60 artists working in a range of media. The tour is free and open to […]
Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction has scheduled an event with Australian author BelindaGrace. The event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27 at the store, located at 439 Main Street. The event is part of a United States tour for BelindaGrace. BelindaGrace is the author of “You Are Clairvoyant,” […]