Listings sought for Colorado ag directory

Listings will be accepted through Feb. 15 for an annual publication promoting farmers’ markets, roadside stands and other agricultural operations in Colorado. The Colorado Department of Agriculture expects to distribute more than 100,000 copies of the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory in June. “We are celebrating the 35th anniversary of this popular publication this year,” said […]

Run and savor: Sweet events planned for Fruita

Family Health West has joined with the City of Fruita and Colorado Association of Viticulture and Enology to host two events on Feb. 16. The 12th annual Sweet Heart Run is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at the Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson St. The first Sweet Heart Wine and Chocolate Tasting is […]

School district plans support staff job fair

Mesa County School District 51 has scheduled a support staff job fair to recruit custodians, food service workers, substitute teachers and others. The job fair is set for 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 26 in the Harry Butler Board Room at R-5 High School, 455 N. 22nd St. in Grand Junction. The event will offer […]

Senior loan originator joins Cherry Creek Mortgage

Doug Ridder has joined Cherry Creek Mortgage in Grand Junction as a senior loan originator. Ridder brings to his duties more than 26 years of experience as a residential mortgage lender and another six years in the real estate title business. Ridder’s new position begins him back to the Grand Valley. He graduated from Central […]

Real estate firm honors best-selling agents

Marlene Brunet, Cynthia Castaneda and Kathy Tomkins were honored as the top performing agents for December at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Brunet posted the highest sales volume for the month, while Castaneda had the most closings and Tomkins the most new listings. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates officers at 735 Rood Ave. […]

She is the Champion: Insurance agent receives designation

Kerry Phillips, an agent with Shelter Insurance Companies in Grand Junction, has been recognized for her performance. Phillips is among the agents receiving the Champion designation based on 2018 operations. The designation recognizes agents who demonstrate excellence in insurance services and meet corporate standards for agency operations. Phillips has twice earned the Champion designation. The […]

Association honors Central High School music teacher

Amber Campbell, a music teacher at Central High School in Grand Junction, has won statewide recognition for her efforts. Campbell won the Colorado American String Teachers Association outstanding string teacher award. She is scheduled to receive the award Jan. 25 during the Colorado Music Educators Association Conference in Colorado Springs.