Orders will be accepted until Nov. 13 for an annual benefit poinsettia sale. The Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital will sell poinsettias for $15 each and deliver them to purchasers on Nov. 19 or 20. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the St. Mary’s Fund to help the hospital meet community health care needs. For […]
The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District has received nearly $500,000 in federal mineral leasing funds, an annual disbursement that will be distributed in grants. The latest disbursement from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs is about 45 percent less than what the district received last year. The district distributes federal mineral leasing funds to […]
Subaru of America has scheduled its annual Subaru Share the Love event for Nov. 19 through Jan 4. With every new Subaru purchased or leased at participating Subaru retailers nationwide, Subaru will donate $250 to one of four charities selected by customers. Those charities are the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, […]
Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Oct. 30 for the latest grant program conducted by the Grand Junction Lions Club. Using proceeds from its carnival and raffle conducted each February, the Grand Junction Lions Club awards grants to fund a variety of community projects. Over its history, the club has contributed a total of […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]