A coalition serving Mesa, Delta and Montrose counties is among the latest recipients of state grants to groups supporting recreation and conservation. The West Slope Outdoors Alliance received a $250,000 grant through the outdoor regional partnerships initiative. Launched in 2021, the initiative funds regional coalitions that bring broad interests together to ensure lands, waters and […]
An entrepreneur who acquired banks in Colorado, Kansas and Wyoming that became ANB Bank and served as chairman died at the age of 92. Donald Sturm died Aug. 17, ANB Bank announced. Sturm was born Jan. 10, 1932 in Brooklyn. Following service in the Army, he moved to Denver and received a law degree from […]
An annual drive gathered more than 60 boxes of school supplies as well as $3,647 in monetary donations for Mesa County School District 51 schools. District 51, the District 51 Foundation, Mesa Mall, Townsquare Media and other sponsors staged the Stuff the Bus drive. “On behalf of the D51 Foundation, I want to thank Townsquare […]
An association of Colorado fruit and vegetable growers urges consumers to take advantage of peak produce season — including the harvests of Palisade peaches and Olathe sweet corn. “Now is a fantastic time for Coloradans to seek out and enjoy Colorado produce,” said Marilyn Bay Drake, executive director of the Colorado Fruita and Vegetable Growers […]
Proposals will be accepted through Nov. 1 for public art that will be installed at the traffic roundabout at the intersection of 24 1/2 Road and F 12 Road in Grand Junction. The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture seeks artwork that’s abstract, colorful and unique and includes creative versions of landscapes and flowering […]
An upcoming class will offer information about a turf conversion program and other rebate programs. The City of Grand Junction scheduled the class for 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 28 in the City Hall auditorium at 250 N. Fifth St. Participants should register by Aug. 27. “We are excited to offer the turf conversion and […]
April Krutka has returned to HopeWest as medical director of hospice and palliative care for the Grand Junction-based organization. “HopeWest is very near and dear to my heart, and I’m excited to rejoin the team,” Krutka said. “I look forward to contributing to its legacy, community focus and commitment to service. I especially look forward […]
Carolyn Gochee celebrated the 20th anniversary of her chiropractic practice in Colorado. Gochee opened her practice in Craig in 2004. She subsequently founded the Wellington Wellness Clinic in Grand Junction. “It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years,” she said. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve this wonderful community. The relationships I’ve […]
Toni Heiden and Anthony Heiden were honored as the top-performing agents for July at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Toni Heiden posted the highest volume in sales for the month. The two tied for the most closed transactions. Toni Heiden, owner of the firm, has worked as a real estate professional in Western Colorado […]
Lindsay Byers Gray, Jesse Mease and Brian Woods were elected to the Grand Valley Power board of directors. Mease received 1,648 votes in the mail-in election, while Woods received 1,618 votes and Byers Gray 1,409 votes. They will serve three-year terms on the nine-member board overseeing the operation of the Grand Junction-based electric cooperative. Bill […]