The Fruita Foundation will host its annual Monumental Lights Gala on June 5, 6 to 9 p.m., at Monument Vista Place at the base of the Colorado National Monument. This year’s event will directly support the Foundation’s mission of strengthening the community through education, workforce development and cultural preservation. Funds raised will benefit local scholarships, […]
Glade Park residents are invited to meet with county leaders, hear updates and ask questions at a town-hall meeting May 27, 6 p.m., at Glade Park Church and Community Center, 1521 S. 16 1/2 Road. The Board of Mesa County Commissioners and other county leaders will meet with the Glade Park community. The meeting is […]
The Palisade Chamber of Commerce invites community members, business professionals and local leaders to attend Your Community Over Coffee, an engaging morning of connection, conversation, and collaboration. The interactive event will take place May 28, 8 to 10 a.m., at Maison La Belle Vie, 3575 G Road in Palisade. Coffee and fresh pastries will be […]
The annual Kiwanis Pancake Day and Fun Fest will take place June 6, 8 to 11 a.m. at the Mesa County Fairgrounds. Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction is now accepting corporate sponsorships for this year’s event. Corporate sponsorships range from $275 to $2,500 and include sponsor promotion at the event and Pancake Day tickets. Proceeds […]
New hair salon with clever name looks to make the cut in Palisade Tim Harty, The Business Times Feeling nostalgic for the days when Farrah Fawcett’s hair ruled the fashion world? Better yet, do you want to leave the salon with an old-fashioned razor-cut shag? Hailey Moya can do that for you. Are you a […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Grand Junction City Council reached consensus during a workshop discussion that it will not appoint a member of the Urban Trails Committee to the Housing Affordability Code Task Force, then went a step further by agreeing to begin drafting a letter outlining expectations for the committee’s role. The discussion followed […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Mesa County has launched a new public crash data dashboard designed to help residents, planners and law enforcement better understand where crashes are occurring, what factors are contributing to them and how future safety improvements may be prioritized. The interactive dashboard, developed by Mesa County’s Regional Transportation Planning Office using […]
Colorado’s legislative session has concluded, and the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast on May 19, 8 to 9:30 a.m., at the Colorado Mesa University Ballroom, to discuss what the Colorado Legislature’s actions mean for Mesa County businesses moving forward. State Sen. Janice Rich, State Rep. Rick Taggart and […]
The City of Fruita City Council is accepting applications to fill one vacant council-member position. Applications will be accepted until May 22, 3 p.m., and the Fruita City Council will conduct in-person interviews for the position on June 3. Find the application online at www.fruita.org/citycouncil. The vacancy stems from James Williams resigning from the council, […]
Erin Minnerath was named executive director of Mesa County Public Health, the Mesa County Board of Public Health announced May 6, the same day she officially began her new role. The board’s decision follows its decision in early April to name Minnerath the sole finalist for the position after a nationwide search that began in […]