Applications sought for Pinnacle Foundation scholarships

Applications will be accepted through Feb. 15 for Pinnacol Foundation college scholarships awarded to students whose parents have been injured or killed in work-related accidents. Selection criteria includes academic achievement, financial need and the severity of injuries to parents. For more information, call (303) 361-4775. For on an online application, visit www.pinnacolfoundaation.org. The Pinnacol Foundation […]

Entries sought for ag photo contest

Entries will be accepted through Dec. 31 for an annual competition for photography depicting the Colorado agricultural industry. “It is always exciting to see how people capture the beauty of agriculture in photos,” said Don Brown, Colorado commissioner of agriculture. “The diversity of Colorado agriculture truly shines in this contest.” Entries to the “Colorado…it’s AgriCultural” […]

Triple play: Restaurant offers soup flights

Just in time for the holidays, Zoup Eatery has added to its menu a flight of three soups served in a triple bread bowl. Through Dec. 30, guests can order three, 4-ounce portions of soup served together for one price. Guests can choose any of the Zoup flavors, including fire-roasted tomato bisque, lobster bisque, old-fashioned […]

Powderhorn owners find partners to help grow operations

The owners of Powderhorn Mountain Resort have partnered with a management company and investment firm as part of efforts to further expand operations. The owners have entered into a long-term lease with Pacific Group Resorts Inc. (PGRI) to operate Powderhorn and also brought on ZOMA Capital as an investment partner. Ken, Tom and John Gart […]

Solar projects planned for Grand Valley

Solar power projects are planned for locations near Grand Junction and Palisade, three of six projects along the Interstate Highway 70 corridor through Colorado. Construction is expected to soon begin on a  2 megawatt solar garden planned for an industrial area in Grand Junction, Construction is underway on a  2 megawatt project in Palisade. Projects […]

Race for success: Rim Rock Run bolsters economy

An annual race up and over the Colorado National Monument contributes more than $570,000 to the Grand Valley economy, according to the organization that manages the event. “The U.S. Bank Rim Rock Marathon is a prime example of the power of sports on a community’s economy,” said Jennifer Stoll, executive director of the Greater Grand […]