Fruita pizzeria wins statewide award

The Hot Tomato Cafe & Pizzeria in Fruita has won an annual award recognizing achievements in lifestyle industries in Colorado. A popular eatery not only for visiting mountain bikers and other outdoor adventurers but also a diverse local clientele, the Hot Tomato won the 2018 Wright Award. Powderhorn Mountain Resort on the Grand Mesa east […]

Companies join in effort to create Mars simulations

Three Grand Junction companies will join in a project to map the desert around a simulated Mars research station and recreate the habitat in virtual reality. AeroScout, Georanger and SynaptixGames will participate in what’s billed as the Mars VR Project at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah. The companies bring to the effort their […]

Soup offers specialists to mark 25th anniversary

Zoup will offer discounts on its soups and sandwiches as part of a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the founding of the fast casual restaurant chain. “We wouldn’t be where we are today without the continued loyalty of our customers. This celebration is all about expressing our gratitude for their ongoing support,” said Eric […]

Listings sought for Colorado hay directory

Listings will be accepted through June 15 for the latest edition of an annual publication connecting hay producers and buyers in Colorado. The 2018 Colorado Hay Directory will be available in August and offer information about hay producers and brokers as well as companies that provide related products and services. “Every year we receive calls […]

Wells Fargo contributes to counseling effort

Wells Fargo & Co. has donated $20,000 to Colorado Mesa University based in Grand Junction to help fund efforts to encourage high school seniors to pursue additional education and training. The donation supports college and career advisors who work with high school students to explore their options following graduation and identify and pursue financial aid. […]

Wienerschnitzel offers sweet deal for Father’s Day

Wienerschnitzel restaurants in the Grand Junction area will join in a promotion offering free old-fashioned sundaes to fathers on Father’s Day, June 17. “We are excited to offer dads a chance to enjoy some old-fashioned family time on Father’s Day with an old-fashioned sundae,” said J.R. Galardi, president of Wienerschnitzel. The old-fashioned sundaes feature soft-serve […]

Land planner joins Western Colorado firm

Bailie Tomlinson has joined Colorado Land Advisor as a land planner. Tomlinson will work with land development, site design, stormwater management and urban planning in the Grand Junction and Breckenridge areas. Tomlinson brings to her new duties experience on the land development team with Red Bridge Energy and Development in Texas. She attended Colorado Mesa […]

Broker associate earns residential specialist designation

Barb Hecht, a broker associate with Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction, has been awarded the Certified Residential Specialist designation by the Residential Real Estate Council. To earn the designation, Realtors must complete training, demonstrate their achievement in residential real estate and follow a code of ethics. Those who earn the designation specialize in helping […]