Glacia Peck was selected as the new director of the Family Health West Foundation in Fruita. “My hope is to spark motivation for partners, donors and volunteers by reigniting a shared vision for the future — creating the kind of care we all want for our loved ones and inspiring the future of health care […]
Former Mesa County Commissioner Scott McInnis has been reappointed to the Colorado River Water Conservation District Board of Directors. “It is a privilege to continue to serve on the Colorado River District Board of Directors as the Mesa County designee,” McInnis said. “Water is the lifeblood of our community, and we must fight to protect […]
Dr. Joyce Sekharan of Grand Junction has been appointed to the Colorado Mesa University Board of Trustees. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis also reappointed Kasia Iwanickzo-MacLeod and Daniel Ramos, both of Denver, to the 11-member board overseeing CMU. “I am elated to join the Colorado Mesa University Board of Trustees and am honored to represent Western […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has added to its menu a chocolate shake made with Ghirardelli hot cocoa. The shakes will be available through Feb. 14. The shakes blend frozen vanilla custard with Ghirardelli hot cocoa and marshmallow sauce. Shakes are topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with hot cocoa powder. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & […]
A public celebration is planned as part of the construction of a Mesa County Libraries branch in Clifton. The beam signing event is set for 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Jan. 20 at the construction site at 3270 D 1/2 Road. Participants are encouraged to sign a steel beam that will become part of the building. […]
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation in Grand Junction has awarded a total of nearly $1.9 million in grants to health-related organizations in Western Colorado. The latest awards brought total giving in 2022 to more than $4 million, double the level in 2021. In the final funding cycle of the year, awards to a total of 95 […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction welcomed the first baby born there in 2023 with a basket full of gifts. The first baby of 2023 was a girl born at 4:29 a.m. Jan. 1. She weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces. “We are very excited to ring in 2023 in this special way,” said Marsha Bagby, […]
Grand Valley Power based in Grand Junction is accepting applications for college scholarships as well as scholarships for electric lineworker training. Applications will be accepted through March 1 for college scholarships. Applications are due June 1 for lineworker scholarships. “Grand Valley Power is dedicated to empowering future generations of our community,” said Rita Sanders, director […]
Matt Kuehlhorn, owner of Kooler Garage Doors, has launched the Kooler Lifestyle Podcast promoting community building and awareness. “We are excited to launch the Kooler Lifestyle Podcast and bring together a community of listeners who are passionate about learning, growing and making a positive impact on the world,” Kuehlhorn said. “Our hope is that through […]
Bray & Co. Real Estate has unified its various divisions on a single campus in Grand Junction. The commercial real estate and development divisions were relocated, joining the residential real estate, property management and construction divisions at a campus located at 1015 N. Seventh St. “This move creates more synergy for all our divisions, allows […]