Tara Szwejcer has launched Blondie Yoga to provide yoga classes at Grand Valley wineries and breweries. A certified yoga instructor, Szwejcer offers vinyasa and hatha classes designed to increase body awareness as well as strengthen the body and mind. By offering her services at local businesses, including wineries and breweries, Szwejcer hopes to help support […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction hosted an Earth Day celebration in part to highlight conservation and sustainability efforts. The sustainability and diversity council at the hospital hosted an event that included giveaways of plants and garden seeds. Stephanie Marsicovetere, chairwoman of the council, said the event also promoted a collaboration with the City of Grand […]
Antonelli’s Advanced Automotive in Grand Junction joined in an effort to donate another car to a person in need of a vehicle. The automotive repair shop gave away a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The recipient also received free oil changes for two years. Frank Keller donated the car for the program, while Moore’s Autobody and Bookcliff […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States has retreated to its lowest level in more than two years, signaling a growing possibility of recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index fell 1.2 percent to 108.4 in March. The index has declined for a full year, dropping to its lowest level […]
Cynthia Castaneda and Toni Heiden were honored as the best-selling agents for March at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closed transactions. Heiden posted the highest dollar volume in closings for the month. Castaneda has worked as a real estate professional since 2007. Heiden is the owner and broker of Heiden […]
Max Taylor has been named commercial property manager for Bray & Co. in Grand Junction. Taylor succeeds Jami McLennan, who worked with the firm 10 years. In his new role, Taylor will assist property owners with property management on sales and leasing. He brings to his duties four years of experience as a broker with […]
Dave Blincoe has launched efforts to promote a book he’s written for people who’ve experienced grief and other emotions over the loss of a parent. Blincoe plans to make the book, titled “Notions of Being Broken Branches,” available through a web site he expects to soon complete at www.redmoonpublishing.com. He said his intended audience is […]
Brittani Martin and Lori Mizushima have been recognized for their support of Colorado Mesa University based in Grand Junction. Martin received the Doug Sortor Maverick Spirit Award. Mizushima received the Honorary Maverick Alumni Award. The CMU Alumni Association will present the inaugural awards during a CMU baseball game set for April 15. Martin and Mizushima […]
Applications will be accepted through May 1 for a grant program promoting development and training programs in the agricultural industry. The NextGen Leadership Grant program will provide up to $25,000 in funding per project with up to $120,000 available. “Programs qualifying for NextGen ag leadership grants must help lead new people into careers in the […]
Grand Valley Transit has changed service hours on Saturdays on its bus routes in the Grand Valley. The new service hours will begin and end two hours later than weekday service. Depending on the route, service will begin from 6:45 to 8:15 a.m. and continue until 9:15 to 9:45 p.m. To celebrate the change, free […]