Photographers have until 5 p.m. on July 31 to submit photographs to the City of Grand Junction for possible inclusion in its annual printed calendar for 2027. Photographers are encouraged to submit photos that celebrate the beauty of the community, including scenes, special events and other snapshots of life in Grand Junction. Other photo options […]
In response to the Snyder Fire, United Way of Mesa County activated the Snyder Fire Support Fund. United Way said in a news release that many people have been displaced and require essential supplies, so it is collaborating with local and state government and nonprofit partners to provide immediate relief to those who have been […]
Alpine Bank established a dedicated benefit account to support the families of five firefighters impacted by the Snyder Fire in Mesa County. Three of the firefighters lost their lives and two were critically injured. Alpine Bank launched the effort with a $25,000 donation to be split evenly among the five families. “This hits close to […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs appointed Mathew Tekansik as the new director of the VA Western Colorado Health Care System. Tekansik is responsible for one medical center and four outlying clinics, and he oversees delivery of health-care services covering 17 counties and 47,000 square miles within the state of Colorado and Utah. Sunaina Kumar-Giebel, Veterans […]
The Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center at Colorado Mesa University announced the formation of a new, nine-member executive board, which will provide strategic guidance, inform research priorities and advance outreach and fundraising efforts in support of the water center’s long-term mission. With the executive board in place, the water center said in a news release […]
Favorite recipes from Pêche’s nonrepeating menu become fixtures on Tiki Bird’s menu Patrons of Pêche Restaurant in Palisade know this: The menu changes often, so if you encounter a life-changing entree, enjoy it while you can. Those menu changes are by design, and Pêche owners Matt Chasseur and Ashley Fees Chasseur stand by their approach. […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Two proposed zoning and development code changes are headed to the Grand Junction City Council for their first reading after the Planning Commission recommended their approval. The amendments are intended to reduce development costs and address implementation challenges identified following the city’s comprehensive zoning-code rewrite during the planning commission’s June […]
Hotel fills vacant restaurant and lounge space with established Italian restaurant Tim Harty, The Business Times Looking for a new location for its restaurant, sandwich shop and coffee shop, Citrolas decided to get a room at the inn. In this case, that’s the Clarion Inn, 755 Horizon Drive. And the room is, well, sizable, because […]
Sometimes, for various reasons, The Business Times isn’t able to print everything it wanted to present in a story. When that happens and we feel the need to provide what the original story was missing, we’ll bring you “More to the Story.” The July 1, 2026, edition included a Page 2 story about Rides Bar […]
Grand Junction’s new regional recycling facility will enter its final construction phase in August as installation of its advanced sorting equipment begins, putting the nearly $29 million project on track to open by the end of the year. The Grand Junction City Council unanimously approved a $3.24 million change order Wednesday, authorizing KR Construction Group […]