Good Quote – This came from Bananas Fun Park owner Chris Burns when discussing the updates recently made to the park: “I think if you’ve been to our facility, if you walk around, the place is beautiful. It’s to me the most beautiful seven acres in town. You will not find a weed. It’s clean. […]
Mesa County released its 2026 State of the County video, highlighting the work and decisions shaping the community and the services residents rely on. The county said in a May 27 news release that the address touches on some of the county’s biggest priorities and challenges, including transportation improvements, behavioral-health support, protection of western Colorado […]
Porch Light Health, a provider of outpatient addiction-treatment services with an office in Grand Junction, announced June 3 it launched Porch Light Health University and now offers online education for providers and medical/healthcare professionals who want to learn more about substance use/addiction, mental health and evidence-based treatment. The curriculum can be accessed online via porchlighthealth.com […]
Mesa County Animal Services is in need of help as kitten season increases demand for foster care and volunteer support. Each spring, shelters see a rise in young kittens, many brought in by well-meaning residents who believe they have been abandoned. In many cases, the mother cat is nearby and will return if the area […]
Families are invited to dig into a full day of prehistoric fun during Dinosaur Day at Dinosaur Journey on June 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by the Museums of Western Colorado, Dinosaur Day will feature interactive activities, educational stations, fossil-themed crafts, paleo lab tours, games and local community partners throughout the museum. […]
The rising cost of employee healthcare benefits continues to be one of the top concerns facing employers of all sizes. Hence, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking input from employers throughout Mesa County to better understand the pressures associated with offering and managing employee-healthcare benefits and to identify opportunities for future education, […]
Community Hospital’s Grand Valley Oncology received certification by the QOPI Certification Program, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association for Clinical Oncology and an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The QOPI Certification Program builds on the Society’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative, providing a three-year certification for outpatient hematology-oncology practices that meet nationally […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times A preparedness and survival expo is coming to Grand Junction this summer, bringing vendors, demonstrations and seminars focused on emergency readiness, first aid, communications and self-reliance. The Grand Junction Peaks & Plains Prepper Expo is scheduled for Aug. 29-30 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds. Justin Anderson, show manager for the […]
The Fruita Farmers Market is returning for the 2026 season with an opening-day celebration June 13, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Hosted by the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce, the Fruita Farmers Market will take place every Saturday through Oct. 31, bringing together local agriculture, artisan goods, […]
Enstrom Candies, a 97-year-old, family-owned Colorado company known for its world-famous toffee, announced it has completed construction on its new 50,000-square-foot expansion facility located at the corner of 28 Road and Grand Avenue. Enstrom Candies said in a June 1 news release the project, which broke ground Dec. 6, 2024, was completed in May. The […]