Get the picture: Entries sought for ag photo contest

Entries will be accepted through Dec. 31 for an annual competition for photography depicting the Colorado agricultural industry. Entries must be submitted to the Colorado Department of Agriculture by e-mail with an official entry. Visit the website at  www.colorado.gov/pacific/agmain/best-show-photography-contest for entry forms and contest rules. Photographs must be taken in the 2020 calendar year and […]

Nominations sought for tech sector awards

Nominations will be accepted until Oct. 31 for annual awards presented by the Colorado Technology Association. The Apex Awards program recognizes the accomplishments of companies and individuals working in the technology sector in the state. Awards are presented to companies, emerging firms and projects. In addition, individual awards are presented to advocates, emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, […]

Grand Valley Power joins in effort to provide care packages to military personnel

Grand Valley Power has joined in an effort to provide care packages to military personnel serving overseas. The Grand Junction-based electric cooperative has joined with Operation Interdependence to collect donations, letters and other items. “Grand Valley Power employees and our board of directors are so honored to support this incredible mission and organization for our […]

Measure 7A provides need funds to protect the Colorado River

To the editor: Often referred to as the hardest working river in America, the Colorado River originates on Colorado’s Western Slope and provides water to Western Colorado families, businesses and farms and ranches. The Colorado River and its tributaries also offer endless environmental and recreational benefits enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The Colorado River […]

GeoMaker Institute offer training to teachers and students

A new program will offer training to teachers and students on geographic information systems and other topics. Heidi Ragsdale — a science, engineering, technology and math educator and advocate — will establish the GeoMaker Institute at the GJmakerspace at the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction. A grant from the National Geographic Society will establish […]

Grand Junction chamber awarded for development efforts

The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has once again earned recognition for its efforts to promote economic development. The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) presented the chamber a silver-level award as part of the annual Excellence in Economic Development awards program. With more than 5,000 members, the IEDC is the world’s largest organization serving […]

Value-based health care offers better outcomes at lower costs

by Monument Health Chances are, you’ll hear more about value-based health care as the term gains popularity in the days and weeks ahead. Better still, you’ll probably receive value-based care right here in the Grand Valley. Hospitals, primary care providers and specialists across the valley are committed to providing value-based care. Monument Health, a clinically […]

Vote yes on Proposition 113 to amplify Western Colorado’s voice

Coloradans deserve an open and honest discussion on Proposition 113, also known as the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Unfortunately, they’re not getting it as opponents continue to propagate myths and falsehoods. The latest example is the column on this website by Rose Pugliese. Proposition 113 makes Colorado relevant again by guaranteeing the presidency to […]

West Slope land conservation groups merge

Two organizations have merged to continue efforts to preserve open spaces and natural resources in Western Colorado. Colorado West Land Trust and Black Canyon Regional Land Trust announced the merger into a single legal entity. The Colorado West Land Trust will be headquartered in Grand Junction, but also operate an office in Montrose. “With the […]