For more than two decades, the Internet has changed our lives. Minimal government interference allowed free market forces to work and drove investment and innovation. Then in 2015, the Barack Obama Administration decided the federal government should essentially seize control of the Internet by declaring it a public utility like electric or sewer services. In […]
Efforts are under way to help Grand Valley businesses welcome students back to Colorado Mesa University and in turn foster the relationship between the business community and CMU. “We are putting out the welcome mat to show students and faculty that CMU is important to us as members of the business community and that we […]
A new program offers small loans to Colorado businesses underserved by traditional lending efforts. The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade launched the microloan program as an initiative of the Colorado Economic Development Commission. “The Colorado Microloans is another example of the commitment Colorado has made to supporting economies of rural Colorado,” said […]
A Grand Junction yoga studio has a new name and will soon have larger quarters. What was Yoga: Vinyassa is moving to a larger space in Unit A of the Redlands Marketplace at 2500 Broadway. The name of the studio has changed to yoga V. An opening is set for September. For more information, visit […]
The Colorado Optometric Association offers information about how people can protect their eyesight during the total solar eclipse Aug. 21. The association warned that it’s never safe to look directly at the sun, even during an eclipse. Observers must wear approved eye wear that includes a layer of chromium or aluminum that offers protection from […]
Entries are due no later than Aug. 17 for a benefit Dachshund race planned as part of a Grand Junction Rockies baseball game. The Wienerschnitzel Wiener Dog Races are scheduled for between innings of the Aug. 19 game between the Rockies and Idaho Falls Chuckars at Suplizio Field in Grand Junction. The game is set […]
The Mesa Land Trust has scheduled its Dine in the Vines benefit event for 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7 at Colterris Winery, located at 3548 E 1/2 Road in Palisade. Each of four dinner courses will be prepared by Josh Niernberg, owner and chef of Bin 707 in Grand Junction. The food will be […]
A series of free presentations featuring local authors is scheduled to continue at Crystal Books and Gifts with sessions set for 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 10 and 17 at the store, located at 439 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. The “Off the Shelf” presentation set for Aug. 10 will feature Sherry Ficklin and […]
A program offering free movie tickets has expanded to include not only those dining in downtown Grand Junction, but also shopping there. People who dine or shop any time on Tuesdays can bring their receipts to the box office at the Avalon Theater located at 645 Main St. to receive free tickets to the movies […]
Jon Nash, Melanie Heiden and Cyntia Castaneda were honored as the top-performing agents during the second quarter at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realy in Grand Junction. Nash posted the highest dollar volume in sales, while Heiden placed sceond and Castaneda came in third during the three-month period. Heiden, Chris Pinson and Kathy Tomkins were honored as […]