Jim Rankin, a pilot and aviation industry executive with more than 30 years of experience, has joined West Star Aviation as chief executive officer. Bob Rasberry has been named chairman of the board at West Star. Rodger Renaud remains president and chief operating officer of the company that operates facilities across the United States, including […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has added cheese curds to the menu at the restaurants. White cheddar cheese curds are covered with butter crumbs and fried. They’re available in regular or large sizes. “We’re truly looking forward to sharing this new limited-time offer with guests at all of our locations,” said Scott Redler, co-founder and […]
Grande River Vineyards has joined with the Mesa County Libraries Foundation to produce a specially branded wine to raise money for the foundation. A free launch party for the wine, branded Well Read, is set for 5:30 p.m. May 17 at Grande River Vineyards, located at 787 N. Elberta Ave. in Palisade. Bottles of Well […]
The Journey for Wellness Center for Natural Health is celebrating its seventh year at its location at 551 Grand Ave. in Grand Junction. The clinic offers a variety of natural healing methods. The practitioners there include Kirk Apt, who offers massage therapy and Rolf structural integration; Nan Keith Frates, who offers massage therapy; Christine Gallagher, […]
The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District has awarded $225,000 in grants. The district awarded a traditional grant of $100,000 to Mesa County Public Libraries for its east library project and a grant of $75,000 to the Clifton Sanitation District for sewer line rehabilitation. The district awarded a mini-grant of $50,000 to the City of […]
Bank of Colorado played a role in helping the Grand Junction Housing Authority purchase an apartment complex for seniors. The bank provided a first mortgage and bridge loan that enabled the housing authority to quickly close on the purchase of the Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments. “Bank of Colorado helped us motor through the deal with […]
Mind Springs Health and West Springs Hospital in Western Colorado will mark Mental Health Awareness Month in May by offering a free perpetual calendar that includes tips for applying the principals of positive psychology to everyday life. Multiply Your Happy calendars are based on five elements of well-being — positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning and […]
Grand Junction Subaru has received the Subaru Love Promise Award in recognition of its customer commitment. “We are very proud of the work that we do to help our community. Helping others brings so much joy and satisfaction. We are honored to receive the Love Promise Award,” said Ron Bubar, owner of Grand Junction Subaru. […]
Alco Building Co. has returned to Mesa County to offer commercial construction services with an emphasis on pre-engineered steel and metal buildings. John Turner, president and chief executive officer of Alco Building Co., decided to bring the family business back following the unexpected death in 2010 of Bobby Turner, his father and former owner of […]
ANB Bank has installed new software and hardware on its automated teller machines to protect customers’ information. “It is highly important we protect our ATM customers, and this new solution helps us do just that. Plus, it will help deter or eliminate this fraudulent activity,” said Vance Wagner, regional president of ANB Bank. The anti-skimming […]