Cassidee Shull, the executive director of the Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology based in Palisade, is among the latest honorees of the Leaders in Agriculture recognition program conducted by the Denver Business Journal. Shull is among the leaders of the Colorado agriculture industry who’ll be recognized during a cocktail reception set for March 28 […]
Mona Highline, founder and executive director of the Joseph Center in Grand Junction, received the 2024 Education Champions Award for Mesa County from the Colorado Black Caucus of School Board Directors. Highline was honored for her efforts to help the community. Will Jones, vice president of the Mesa County School District 51 Board of Education, […]
Howard Asal and Ashlee Wallace, Colorado Parks and Wildlife rangers at Highline State Park north of Loma, were among the latest recipients of awards honoring acts of valor. The Park Law Enforcement Association honored nine CPW rangers for their efforts during 2023. Asal and Wallace were awarded for their quick response to a wildfire about […]
Andrea Haitz has joined Bray & Co. Real Estate in Grand Junction as a Realtor. Haitz brings to her latest role experience in the western Colorado real estate market. She specializes in residential and investment real estate as well as real estate owned dispositions. Bray & Co. operates offices at 1015 N. Seventh St. and […]
Lynna Radeck, vibrant life director at Solstice at Grand Valley, received the Hometown Halo Award from Senior Referral Network. Radeck also was selected as Employee of the Month for February. The Hometown Halo award recognizes leaders who demonstrate kindness and promote the well-being of others in the senior community. Recipients are selected from members of […]
Corporate sponsorships are sought for an annual event that benefits non-profit organizations helping children. The Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction has scheduled its Pancake Day and Fun Fest for 8 to 11 a.m. June 8 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds at 2785 U.S. Highway 50. Corporate sponsorships range from $250 to $1,500 and include promotions […]
The Mesa County Women’s Network has scheduled its next monthly luncheon for March 12. The event is set for noon to 1 p.m. at the Ocotillo Restaurant at Redlands Mesa Golf Club at 2325 W. Ridges Blvd. in Grand Junction. The event will include an educational workshop led by Christina Fitzrandolph titled “Mastering the Art […]
ProStar Holdings based in Grand Junction has announced an agreement with Topcon Corp. to integrate ProStar’s PointMan mapping software with Topcon fixed and portable global navigation satellite system antennas. “We’re thrilled about the collaboration with Topcon and their dynamic product development team,” said Page Tucker, chief executive officer of ProStar. “This partnership significantly enriches our […]
Grand Valley veterinary practices have joined with Mesa County Animal Services to offer spay or neuter procedures at a reduced price. The Animal Assistance Foundation provided funding for sterilization procedures to assist pet owners with financial needs. Participating veterinarians have agreed to offer procedures at a reduced rate, resulting in a fee of $25 to […]
The West Star Aviation operation in Grand Junction is among the company’s locations that have received the Federal Aviation Administration Diamond Award of Excellence for 2023. The award recognizes employers who initiate and sustain training programs. To qualify, 100 percent of aviation maintenance technicians must participate in training that covers aircraft systems, FAA rules, safety […]