Rider & Quesenberry, a Grand Junction law firm, received the Pro Bono Achievement Award for a 13th consecutive year. The award recognizes lawyers and law firms for completing at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services per attorney per year.
Mesa County Libraries locations will be closed May 27 to 29 for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Library patrons can access the library through its website to renew materials, place holds or use online resources. The Central Library at 443 N. Sixth St. in Grand Junction will shift to its summer operating schedule, meaning it […]
The Grand Junction Kiwanis Club has scheduled its annual Pancake Day and Funfest for June 10, The event is set for 8 a.m. to noon at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50. The event will include an all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, eggs, coffee and juice; games for children; live entertainment and a silent […]
Carlos Baldo has been appointed permanent academic head of the Davis School of Business at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Baldo has served as interim academic head since last year. He said he expects to continue efforts to improve the learning experiences of students, including those involving internships, clubs and study abroad opportunities. Baldo […]
Larry MacDonald has returned to the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs to work as general manager of the 130-year-old hotel. “Hotel Colorado and Glenwood Springs have played a distinctive part in my career and my family’s lives. It’s an exciting time to be involved with this exclusive property” MacDonald said. “The Melville family has invested […]
Toni Heiden and Kathy Tomkins were honored as the best-selling agents for April at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month and tied with Tomkins for the most closings. Heiden, the owner broker of the firm, brings to her duties 45 years of experience in […]
Ben Carnes and Alicia Bourdon-Goure with the Colorado State Patrol in Grand Junction were among the winners of Law Enforcement Champion awards for efforts to reduce impaired driving and speeding and increase the use of seat belts. Carnes received the 2023 award for impaired driving enforcement. Bourdon-Goure was named outstanding victim advocate.
Janet Hokanson was honored as the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction Citizen of the Year. Hokanson was recognized for her more than 20 years of work as a teacher at Fruitvale Elementary School as well as her volunteer efforts with Catholic Outreach and Heirlooms for Hospice. She’s also known for her attention to helping troubled […]
A Grand Junction ceramic artist has been selected as the latest Mesa County Libraries artist in residence. Hannah Martin has scheduled weekly meet and greet events through Aug. 1 and also will lead programs for adults, teen-agers and children during her residency. Martin started working with clay in 2014 and in 2019 received a bachelor’s […]
Two Mesa County companies are among the recipients of grants intended to help outdoor recreation businesses and nonprofits hire and retain employees. QuikrStuff in Grand Junction was awarded a $100,000 grant, while Jet Boat Colorado in De Beque received a $23,000 grant. Geyser Technologies in Montrose also received a $100,000 grant. Western Slope SUP in […]