Real estate business moves downtown

Real Estate West has completed the move to a new location at 601 N. First St. in Grand Junction. Orrin Thompson, broker owner, and Heidi Elder, employing broker, said the move to a renovated building that previously housed a Pizza Hut restaurant, will enable them to expand the operation and add to the 16 agents […]

Owner of downtown book store retiring

The owner of a downtown Grand Junction book store has announced her plans to soon retire and close the store. Cheryl and Jim Lucas opened Crystal Books and Gifts in 1987. The existing inventory and fixtures of the store will be sold in the coming weeks, Lucas said. “Over three decades ago my late husband, […]

Crossroads Fitness offers members challenging start to new year

Registration remains open for a new year fitness challenge at Crossroads Fitness in Grand Junction. The free, six-week The Best You Challenge will help members engage in healthy activities — including group exercises, step challenges, and training events. The challenge also will include nutritional talks and a weight loss component. The second of two challenge […]

Powderhorn offers free lessons

Powderhorn Mountain Resort will offer free lessons as part of the Colorado Ski Country USA Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month observance. Powderhorn will offer free lessons Sunday mornings to new skiers and snowboarders ages 8 and older. The lessons will also include a free rental and Easy Rider lift ticket. Located on the Grand […]

Grand Valley Power seeks scholarship applicants

Applications will be accepted through March 1 for more than $20,000 in scholarships offered by Grand Valley Power. The program is open to applicants living in areas served by Grand Valley Power. Scholarships will range from $1,500 to $2,000 depending on the scholarship type. Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic, volunteer and […]

Speakers sought for Ted Talks-style event

Applications will be accepted through Jan. 18 for an annual event featuring the TED talk format. The second TEDxGrand Junction event is scheduled for March 9 at the Avalon Theater, 645 Main St. The event will feature a series of short talks and demonstrations designed to foster learning, inspiration and curiosity as well as conversations. […]

Workshops planned for food and ag startups

The Colorado Department of Agriculture has scheduled two day-long workshops to help start and grow food and agricultural businesses. A workshop titled “Taking the Leap into Retail and Beyond” is set for Jan. 29 at the department offices in Broomfield. A workshop for food and agriculture entrepreneurs is set for  Feb. 13 at the CoBank […]

Colorado ranks 16th for U-Haul traffic

Colorado ranks 16th in the latest analysis of nationwide migration trends conducted by U-Haul. U-Haul bases the ranking on one-way trucks entering and leaving the state during a calendar year. In Colorado, arrivals accounted for more than half of one-way traffic during 2018. Colorado has posted net gains in U-Haul traffic for the past four […]

Home Care of the Grand Valley now SummitWest Care

Home Care of the Grand Valley has been rebranded as SummitWest Care to reflect the range of services offered to clients in a larger geographic area. SummitWest Care is headquartered in Grand Junction but operates a satellite office in Glenwood Springs to serve Mesa County as well as Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, and Pitkin counties. SummitWest […]