Professor and student win cheese recipe contest

A professor and his student earned an all-expenses-paid trip to Wisconsin as winners of a national cheese recipe contest. Wayne Smith, an assistant technical professor at Western Colorado Community College in Grand Junction, and Kelvin Shaw, a culinary arts student at WCCC, were among three teams winning the contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing […]

CMU names head of theater arts department

Maurice LaMee has been hired to oversee the Department of Theater Arts at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. LaMee has worked as an assistant professor of theater at CMU since 2012, directing such plays as “The Glass Menagerie.” He’s also served as director of Aspen Words and artistic and executive director of the Creede […]

Broker associate joins Grand Junction real estate firm

Angela Paul has joined Hummel Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Paul has lived in Grand Junction since 1998 and brings to her new position certification as a military relocation professional. A Navy veteran herself, Paul said she enjoys working with military members and veterans with their real estate needs. Paul also […]

Portfolio manager joins Wells Fargo Advisors

Willard Pease Jr. has joined the Grand Junction office of Wells Fargo Advisors as a private investment management portfolio manager and first vice president of investments. Pease brings to his new position more than 35 years of business and management experience. He was a former branch manager and financial advisor with Merrill Lynch beginning in […]

Seminar to offer help exporting food and ag products

Registration is under way for a free seminar designed to help companies export food and agricultural products. The Colorado Department of Agriculture has scheduled  the full-day seminar for Sept. 1, starting at 9 a.m. at its offices at 305 Interlocken Parkway in Broomfield. To register or obtain more information, visit www.coloradoagriculture.com. “In today’s global economy, […]

Visiting Angels joins in Alzheimer’s fund-raiser

Visiting Angels, an in-home senior care company with an office in Grand Junction, has once again joined in a national effort to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. For a sixth consecutive year, Visiting Angels will field a national team for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Visiting Angels owners, […]

Dermatology practice offers FemiLift procedure

Mountain West Dermatology in Grand Junction now offers a new laser procedure  designed to improve women’s health. Dr. Amy Paul, a dermatologist, and Erin Larson, a certified laser specialist, at Mountain West Dermatology offer FemiLift, a laser resurfacing procedure for vaginal rejuvenation FemiLift helps improve stress urinary incontinence, postpartum and perimenopausal laxity and atrophy of […]

Animal shelter plans benefit gala

The Roice-Hurst Humane Society in Grand Junction has scheduled its annual benefit gala for Aug. 19. The Party for Paws Roundup Gala is set for 6 to 9 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. The event will include cocktails and dinner as well as a pet parade, silent auction […]

Applicants sought for ag leadership class

Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30 for the next Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program class. The class will include 12 seminars offered between February 2017 and February 2019. Participants will learn about agriculture in every region of the state while honing their leadership skills. The two-year program culminates with an international trip to learn about […]