Mesa County adds 7 new CASA volunteers

Seven new volunteers were sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates by 21st Judicial District Chief Judge Brian Flynn on April 8 at the Mesa County Justice Center in Grand Junction. CASA of Mesa County trains and supports community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who have been abused or neglected. Volunteers […]

Health Solutions acquires Mind Springs Health

Health Solutions, a Pueblo-based provider of behavioral health, substance-use treatment and integrated care, announced on April 7 it acquired Grand Junction’s Mind Springs Health and immediately assumed operational responsibility for the programs and services currently delivered. Services in western Colorado will operate under the new name Health Solutions West, according to a news release from […]

Winter golf-cart restrictions preserve course turf

Tim Harty, The Business Times As of the final weekend of March, the whine of golf-cart motors returned to Tiara Rado and Lincoln Park golf courses. The sound replaced the whine of those golfers who vocalize their displeasure when the two City of Grand Junction-owned golf courses bar the use of carts from Dec. 1 […]

Yeah, we already do that: Water conservation is nothing new for the Grand Valley’s golf courses

Tim Harty, The Business Times The United States Golf Association in late March sent out its Water Conservation Playbook, touting it as providing “the latest tools and techniques to more effectively manage water utilization.” It has 211 pages that might come in handy in places that never experienced drought until recent years. In the semi-arid, […]

Burkey Park back on market with reduced price

Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Burkey Park, the 18.36-acre property located near 30 Road and Patterson Road, is back on the market after developers decided to refocus on other projects. The developers also reduced the price and are offering future buyers a chance to continue with the available plans or rethink its development potential. The […]

Mama Ree’s, we barely recognize you: Mama Ree’s runs its nightclub, and Snooks Bottom Barbecue now runs the kitchen

Mama Ree’s, we barely recognize you: Mama Ree’s runs its nightclub, and Snooks Bottom Barbecue now runs the kitchen

Tim Harty, The Business Times After the original concept of a pizza restaurant and brewery turned into more of a bar/nightclub, and the dancing turned toward country line dancing on weekends, then pretty much country every night, Mama Ree’s is taking the next step in its evolution: No more pizza. Gone is a linchpin-turned-vestige of […]

City conducts annual hydrant flushing program

City of Grand Junction water distribution crews on March 14 began the spring hydrant-testing program. Flushing starts each weekday at 7:30 a.m. and goes until 3:30 p.m. The program started in the Orchard Mesa area and will end at 29 Road and Orchard Avenue. Testing will take approximately two weeks to complete. During the testing […]

Fairgrounds hosts cycle safety fest April 26

Cycle Safety Fest returns this year to Mesa County Fairgrounds with free riding activities, safety workshops, food and entertainment on April 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whether you’ve never ridden a bicycle or motorcycle before or you ride one every day, there will be something for everyone, including first-ride experiences, “rodeo” drills and new […]

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