Erin Larson, a certified laser and skin care specialist, has joined the Advanced Skin Care and Laser Center, a medical aesthetics practice in Grand Junction. Larson has practiced in the Grand Valley since 2003 and treats patients from across Colorado as well as Utah and Wyoming. Larson performs nonsurgical laser skin procedures on the face […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has brought back two seasonal menu items in Hatch green chilies and a key lime pie concrete. Both items will be available at restaurants through Sept. 2 or while supplies last. Hatch green chilies can top steakburgers or beef hot dogs or serve as a garnish. The key lime pie […]
An upcoming event will serve as a fund-raiser to help Grand Valley musicians who’ve suffered financial hardships as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. A 90-minute production called Riff for Relief is scheduled for 7:30 to 9 p.m. July 30 at Mesa Theater, 538 Main St. in Grand Junction. The show may viewed in person […]
An upcoming gala will raise money for the Roice-Hurst Humane Society animal shelter and adoption center in Grand Junction. The Wine and Whiskers Gala is scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 24 at Two Rivers Winery and Chateau, 2087 Broadway. Tickets sell for $45 and are available from the Roice-Hurst website at www.RHhumanesociety.org/wine-whiskers, by […]
Eight companies that offer individual health insurance plans in Colorado in 2020 will do so again in 2021, according to the Colorado Division of Insurance. Anthem, Bright Health, Cigna Health, Denver Health, Friday Health, Kaiser, Rocky Mountain Health Plans and Oscar Health will offer Affordable Care Act plans next year. Rocky Mountain Health Plans and […]
Colorado insurance licensing exams are now offered online. The Colorado Division of Insurance has worked with its testing vendor, Pearson Vue, to offer online testing through the platform OnVUE. “In this day and age, it’s vital to make everything we do as safe as possible for Coloradans,” said Michael Conway, insurance commissioner. “Offering our licensing […]
Mind Springs Health has launched a foundation to support behavioral health programs and services in Western Colorado. Roger Sheffield, president of Mind Springs Foundation, said the launch of the foundation coincides with an increase in demand for mental health services in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. Substance use and addiction are on the rise […]
Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County has joined in an effort to distribute face masks to help nonprofit organizations in Western Colorado in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Through an allocation program by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Habitat for Humanity distributed more than 31,000 face masks in Mesa County. Habitat was scheduled […]
The Palisade Chamber of Commerce has canceled the 2020 Palisade Peach Festival. But at least one part of the annual festival will go on — the opportunity to eat fresh Palisade peaches. Andrew Weber, executive director of the Palisade chamber, said there were efforts to find a way to operate the festival in the midst […]
While a variance from some pandemic restrictions remains in place in Mesa County, a new statewide order directs people to wear face coverings in public indoor spaces. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced the executive order intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Polis also said there will be a two-week pause on issuing any new […]