Real estate firm expands with Telluride acquisition

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 plans workshop for new program

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 sought for lease district grants

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 […]

Pinnacol Assurance makes list of top insurers

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 […]

Department of Energy office installs photo exhibit

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 adds to summer fare

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, […]

Author presentations to to continue at bookstore

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 […]

CMU seeks applications for Montrose nursing program

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 […]

Three join United Way board of directors

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, […]