A man who’s served in a variety of positions with the City of Grand Junction has been appointed director of the newly created general services department. Jay Valentine will oversee a department responsible for a range of functions, including business management, cross-departmental projects, facility maintenance, fleet operations, and procurement. Valentine had most recently served as […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has added a spicy chicken sandwich to the menu at the fast-casual restaurant. Pumpkin pie concrete also will be available through Nov. 7. “We featured the spicy chicken sandwich as a limited-time offer last year, and it received such great feedback that we are adding it as a permanent menu […]
The Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra is among the recipients of nearly $700,000 in grants awarded to organizations across Colorado. Colorado Creative Industries awarded a total of 93 grants in 25 counties under its Colorado Creates program. Colorado Creates offers non-profit organizations and government agencies financial assistance to produce and present cultural activities that create jobs […]
The Grand Junction Lions Club has presented a total of $44,500 to seven organizations, fulling the last of the monetary pledges the club has made this year. The money includes money from the club as well as the District 51 Foundation. The latest pledges included $12,000 to the Glade Park Fire Department for new vehicle […]
A series on health and wellness is scheduled to continue in Fruita with a presentation on neurofeedback. Family Health West and the Fruita Community Center present the fall speaker series. The next installment is set for 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the center, 324 N. Coulson St. John Mason, a personal performance and […]
Corey Farms Premium Beef has launched operations in the Grand Valley to provide locally grown beef to customers in the area. The family owned and operated ranch in Olathe raises grass-fed and grain-finished beef in a loss-stress growing environment. No artificial growth hormones are used. Corey Farms offers USDA graded choice to choice plus beef […]
Grand Valley Home Loans has launched a promotion in which the mortgage brokerage gives away a Roomba to homeowners at closing. In addition, anyone who likes and follows Grand Valley Home Loans on Facebook will be entered into weekly drawings to win one of the robotic vacuums. “I don’t know how anyone could live without […]
Two entrepreneurs have expanded their pet care operations in the Grand Valley in opening Dog Dynasty, a daycare and boarding facility in downtown Grand Junction. Owner Tosha Long and partner Nathan Kurtz opened Dog Dynasty at 126 N. Seventh St. The facility offers an indoor space with kennels and an outdoor space along with a […]
Alpine Bank joined with the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming to raise funding for disaster relief that enabled the organization to respond to wildfires and other disasters in the two states. “The generosity of Alpine Bank to support communities across Colorado, including those impacted by wildfires, has inspired our Colorado community to come […]
A public relations and marketing firm has relocated to Fruita. The move from Scottsdale, Ariz., will enable Legacy Marketing to continue to serve customers throughout the United States and internationally while also expanding operations, said founder Leanna Glenn. “We are relocating our offices to better serve our clients,” Glenn said. “We will continue to offer […]