Lisa Crabtree, a social studies teacher at Fruita Monument High School, is among seven finalists for Colorado Teacher of the Year. The program honors a classroom teacher who becomes the Colorado nominee for the national teacher of the year competition. The winner will be announced in late October. Crabtree has worked in Mesa County School […]
Dr. Emily Ambrose has joined Grand Valley ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeons at Community Hospital in Grand Junction. The hospital added ear, nose and throat services in 2016 and expands on those services with the addition of Ambrose. She specializes in treating airway diseases, throat cancer and voice disorders. She’s the only fellowship-trained laryngologist practicing […]
Jess Lyman has joined ProStar as vice president of sales for the Grand Junction-based company. In his new role, Lyman will oversee sales and increase market awareness of the PointMan mobile data collection software application. Lyman brings to the position more than 20 years of sales and management experience, including work with Eli Lilly and […]
Applications will be accepted through 4 p.m. Nov. 15 for scholarships awarded to college-bound high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The Daniels Fund Scholarship Program offers comprehensive, four-year college scholarships that provide financial and personal support focused on helping recipients succeed in college and life. Scholarships can be used at any […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has brought back pumpkin pie concretes to its menu for a limited time. The pumpkin pie concrete features frozen vanilla custard blended with a slice of pumpkin pie and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. The item will be available at participating restaurants through mid-November or while supplies last. “Our […]
Charter Communications has launched wireless internet backup to keep Spectrum business customers connected. “Wireless internet backup enhances our existing Spectrum business internet product by providing complete connectivity. It gives our customers peace of mind knowing that their businesses will be protected,” said Dave Rodrian, group vice president of internet products for Charter Communications. In the […]
An online survey will remain open through Oct. 31 to gather public comments on proposed bus service between Grand Junction and Telluride. The Colorado Department of Transportation plans to offer Bustang Outrider service between Grand Junction and Telluride starting in the summer. The agency also has proposed three routes to begin in 2021 between Craig […]
A series of eight free online presentations is planned as part of the 2020 Senior Law Day. The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado and Colorado Legal Services have scheduled the presentations for 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays Oct. 9 through Dec. 4. Sessions will cover advance directives and powers of attorney, beneficiaries, end-of-life […]
West Star Aviation has received recognition for selling and installing equipment from Garmin. Lynn Boyd, manager of the West Star facility in Minneapolis, accepted the Platinum Award on behalf of the company. “We are delighted to accept this award on behalf of the entire West Star team,” Boyd said. “Garmin supplies quality products that we […]
The Housing & Building Association of Western Colorado has scheduled its annual Parade of Homes to continue Oct. 9 to 11. The self-guided tour will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. The tour also will be offered virtually. Tickets sell for $15 and are […]