The Colorado Department of Transportation has issued a request for information about what train vehicles might be available for proposed passenger service between Denver and Craig. The request isn’t a solicitation for bids or meant to result in a contract or order for equipment, but rather an effort to understand what’s available. “Let’s get rolling […]
A state agency is seeking applications for qualified organizations that will play a role in expanding a registered apprenticeship program in Colorado. Apprenticeship Colorado, part of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Office of the Future of Work, will recognize apprenticeship intermediaries. A virtual town hall is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. Jan. […]
A monthly index tracking the economy in rural areas of Colorado and nine other states has dropped to a three-year low. The overall reading for the Rural Mainstreet Index fell for a third straight month. At 40.4, the latest reading remains below growth-neutral 50. The overall reading for Colorado fell 16.5 points to 58.9. Overall […]
HopeWest based in Grand Junction has scheduled an event to offer information about its Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The event is set for 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14 at the Mesa County Libraries central branch located at 443 N. Sixth St. in Grand Junction. The event will be open to […]
The Middle Wellness Center — a massage, spa and wellness center in downtown Grand Junction — announced a new booking and payment structure for massage therapists. The Middle Wellness Center transitioned to a tiered rate structure for licensed massage therapists, advanced practitioners and master practitioners. The structure is intended to reward experience and expertise and […]
Main Street Bagels will offer a Christmas season special on gift cards through Dec. 31. Guests who purchase five gift cards of any denomination will receive a sixth card at no charge worth the lowest denomination of the other five cards. Main Street Bagels is located at the intersection of Sixth and Main streets in […]
Native Roots Cannabis Co. has scheduled a grand opening for its new Grand Junction dispensary. The event, which will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, is set for 11:30 a.m. Dec. 12 at the outlet, 683 Horizon Drive, No. 110. Executives with Native Roots as well as representatives from the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce are […]
A holiday tradition is scheduled to return to Fruita on Dec. 9 with the Parade of Lights. The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce has joined with Grand Valley Power to present the parade, set for 5:30 to 7 p.m. along Aspen Avenue. The parade will feature lighting displays, decorated floats and performances. The theme for […]
Registration is under way for the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association mid-winter conference. The conference is set for Jan. 15 and 16 at the Denver Marriott West Hotel in Golden. The conference will begin Jan. 15 with board meetings of the CCA as well as the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust and Colorado CattleWomen. Steering committee meetings […]
The City of Grand Junction has begun mailing its 2024 calendar and annual report to residents. The calendar is also available to pick up in the utilities office at Grand Junction City Hall at 250 N. Fifth St. This calendar features photographs of the natural beauty of the Grand Valley as well as a review […]