A best-selling science fiction author and the co-creator of a superhero comic are scheduled to appear at a comic convention coming to Grand Junction in October. Kevin Anderson, the author of more than 140 books, will participate in the Mesa County Libraries Comic Con. He’ll be joined by Mike Baron, a comic book writer and […]
There’s growing evidence a transmountain diversion of a different sort is under way in Colorado. Weary of fighting traffic and paying the increasing costs of renting and buying housing in the Front Range and Denver, people are moving to the West Slope and Grand Junction. Certainly some of the migrants are retirees who cash out […]
Penske Truck Leasing has opened a location in Grand Junction to offer consumer and commercial truck rentals, contract fleet maintenance and other services in the region. “We currently have a significant customer base in the region that we’ve been servicing remotely, so we are very excited to have a convenient location for those customers to […]
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties has further expanded a real estate operation spanning three states after acquiring Nevasca Realty in Telluride. Todd Conklin, the president and chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, said the acquisition presented an opportunity to not only add another location, but also bring the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program to […]
Toastmasters has scheduled a workshop in Grand Junction to offer information about a new program to help people develop communication and leadership skills. The workshop is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Mesa County Libraries central library at 443 N. Sixth St. For reservations or more information, call 683-4927 or email W21819@D26Leaders.org. The […]
Applications will be accepted through Sept. 7 for the latest round of grants from the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District. The district distributes federal mineral leasing funds to local public entities to support infrastructure, construction and public service projects that address the effects of energy development. About $220,000 in funds will be available for […]
A workers’ compensation insurance provider in Colorado ranks among the top insurance companies in the United States in the latest results of an annual analysis. Pinnacol Assurance was named to the Ward’s 50 list of the best-performing property and casualty insurance companies. “Our policyholders expect that we’ll be there for their employees when they need […]
Employees of Kindred at Home in Grand Junction will gather donations for Food Bank of the Rockies through August as part of a nationwide food drive. “Our caregivers often tap into community resources to best serve our patients and their families, so they know firsthand the demand for assistance placed upon food banks, pantries and […]
The Department of Energy office in Grand Junction has installed an exhibit of historical photographs marking the 75th anniversary of the role of the office in the Manhattan Project to develop an atomic bomb and subsequent Cold War. The exhibit will remain on display through Oct. 10 in the lobby of Grand Junction City Hall, […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has brought back its jalapeno pepper jack steakburger and funnel cake sundae. The steakburger and sundae will remain on the menu at participating locations through late August or while supplies last. Since its launch in 2002, Freddy’s has grown to a total of more than 300 locations in 31 states, […]