Mary Watson has received the Toastmaster International Area Director of the Year Award in recognition of her efforts in Western Colorado. Watson — one of 43 Toastmaster directors in an area that includes Colorado, Wyoming and Western Nebraska — led two of her three base clubs to distinguished status with one club achieving the president’s […]
Cynthia Castaneda was honored as the best-selling agent for October at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closed transactions and listings for the month. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, including listings and available rentals, call 245-7777 or visit www.heidenhomes.com.
Alexie Rusk has joined NextHome Valley Properties in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Rusk brings to her duties experience as marketing manager for a local real estate company that expanded from four to eight offices. She also holds college degrees in both marketing and management. NextHome Valley Properties operates offices at 619 Main St. […]
Jenn Moore, Angelina Salazar and Diane Schwenke were honored for their professional and personal contributions to the community. Moore, Salazar and Schwenke were named the Western Slope Women of Distinction for 2019. Moore serves as executive director of the Eureka McConnell Science Museum in Grand Junction. Salazar is chief executive officer of the Western Healthcare […]
Laura Glatt is the new president of the United Way of Mesa County board of directors. Erika Hoy has joined the board as a new member. Glatt works as vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. She’s served on the United Way board since 2017. […]
Mesa County Libraries has once again joined with Grand Valley Catholic Outreach to help families in need during the holidays. Through Dec. 7, “giving trees” decorated with gift requests from underprivileged Mesa County residents of all ages will be set up at the central library in Grand Junction as well as branch libraries in Clifton, […]
Applications are available in Mesa County for the low-income energy assistance program (LEAP). The program offers assistance to individuals and families to pay winter heating costs. “Something as seemingly simple as paying the heating bill can pose a significant challenge when income is limited or non-existent,” said Michelle Trujillo, director of economic assistance with the […]
The KOA campground in Montrose has once again received awards for customer service and quality. The Montrose Black Canyon National Park KOA Journey received the KOA Founder’s Award and President’s Award. The Founder’s Award recognizes campground owners and managers who achieve high scores in customer service and a quality review. The president’s award is presented […]
Hilltop Health Access offers information and assistance to people enrolling for health insurance for 2020. The Grand Junction office is located at 1129 Colorado Ave. and open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. While appointments are encouraged, they’re not required. Hilltop Health Access, a certified assistance site for Connect for Health, offers the public […]
A new Grand Junction business offers a line of products designed to inspire people to get off to a fresh start each day. Water’s Wisdoms provides a waterproof picture frame that adheres to shower walls and a subscription service that provides motivational quotes, mantras and affirmations on waterproof paper inserted into the frame. The goal […]