The Fruita Farmers Market season is set to resume June 11. Opening day is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to noon at Reed Park, located at 250 S. Elm St. The market will feature local produce and other foods as well as handcraft vendors. The Fruita Farmers Market accepts Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and Double […]
Grand Mesa Packaging has scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new location in Grand Junction. The ceremony is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. June 14 at the business, located in Unit B of the former Haliburton complex located at 3199 D Road. Grand Mesa Packaging relocated from Cedaredge at the beginning of […]
Community Hospital’s Grand Valley Pediatrics urges parents to remain vigilant throughout the summer to keep their children safe and prevent drownings. “Drowning accidents can happen very quickly, sometimes within seconds,” said Dr. Joanna Clem, a pediatrician at Grand Valley Pediatrics. “Drowning is often a quiet accident. There are typically no big splashes or thrashing that […]
The Housing and Building Association of Western Colorado is looking for builders and sponsors to participate in its annual showcase event. The 41st annual Parade of Homes is set for Oct. 7 to 9 and Oct. 14 to 16. The event will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 […]
The Grand River Mosquito Control District has asked residents to join in efforts to fight the bite this summer. The district treats more than 2,500 private properties as well as public open spaces in the Grand Valley. Tim Moore, manager of the Grand River Mosquito Control District, said it’s important for people to remember the […]
The Girl Scouts of Colorado office in Grand Junction has scheduled an event offering information about its programs and activities. The open house-style event is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 11 in the back yard of the office at 580 24 1/2 Road. The event will include activities in entrepreneurship, life skills […]
Mesa County School District 51 has scheduled its annual book giveaway event. The event is set for 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 17 and 18 in the gym at Grand Mesa Middle School, 585 31 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. The giveaway will include books and other materials for all grade levels that are […]
Cher Hendricks is expected to soon join the leadership team at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction as vice president of academic affairs. Hendricks is scheduled to start her new duties July 1. She will bring to the position more than 25 years of experience in higher education, most recently as vice provost for academic […]
Darla Daniel has been named senior vice president and director of Alpine Bank Wealth Management. Working out of the Alpine Bank location at the Denver Tech Center, Daniel will direct more than $1 billion in assets under management and supervise 28 employees. She previously served as vice president and trust counsel with the wealth management […]
Five Grand Junction-based firms are among the latest finalists for annual awards honoring fast-growing Colorado companies. Iron-IQ, Knott Laboratory, QuikRStuff, the Christi Reece Group and Timberline Trailers are among the finalists in the 2022 Colorado Companies to Watch program. A panel of volunteer judges will choose the 50 winners. The winners will be announced at […]