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, […]
Free presentations featuring local authors will continue at Crystal Books and Gifts, 439 Main St. in Grand Junction. A presentation set for 6 p.m. Aug. 9 will feature Judith Blevins and Carroll Multz, co-authors of The Childhood Legends Series. Blevins and Multz also have written separately a total of 31 novels and nonfiction books. A […]
Applications are being accepted for a new associate of applied science in nursing degree program scheduled to begin this fall at the Colorado Mesa University campus in Montrose. Up to 20 students will be accepted into the two-year program every other year. All coursework and clinical experiences will be available in Montrose. Graduates will be […]
Darrel Allen, Bryan Johnson and Jon Tadvick have joined the United Way of Mesa County board of directors. Allen works as director of business development at the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. Johnson works as vice president and chief operating officer at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Tadvick works as director of the Fountains at Hilltop. Allen, […]
Rykel Menor has joined Downtown Grand Junction as event coordinator. Menor will plan downtown events as well as assist others in events held downtown. She succeeds Caitlyn Love, who was promoted to marketing and communications specialist. Menor holds a bachelor’s degree from Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, where she was active in the Associated […]
Jon Nash, Cindy Castaneda and Kathy Tomkins were honored as the top-performing agents for July at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Nash posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month, while Castaneda had the most closings and Tomkins the most new listings. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood […]
Two Grand Junction residents have been appointed to state boards. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper appointed Kathleen Hall to the Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging. Hall will serve as a representative of private, public and community-based health care and long-term care facilities for older adults. The group examines the effects of aging on the Colorado […]