This photo taken on March 26 shows Lids Locker Room will be opening in the Target wing of Mesa Mall in the unit that previously housed Pro Image Sports. Pro Image closed after the end of the Christmas holiday shopping season in late December, ending its 10-year presence in the mall. Lids Locker Room is […]
The Palisade Lions Club and American Legion Post 50 will host their 65th annual Easter egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny on April 5 at 9 a.m. at Palisade Veteran’s Memorial Park. The event is for kids, ranging in age from toddler to fifth grade. For more information, contact Rick Fox by calling […]
The City of Grand Junction started its annual Spring Clean-up Program on March 30 and will conclude it April 10. The program, provided at no cost for residential properties within the city limits, helps residents get rid of yard waste and unusable household items. Piles must be out by the start time of the first […]
The Western Colorado Economic Summit announced its lunch keynote address, “The Power & Responsibility of Place,” will be given by Ryan Short, CEO and co-founder of CivicBrand and the author of “The Civic Brand.” According to a news release from the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, which hosts the summit April 23 at Colorado Mesa University, […]
Community Hospital’s Canyon View Surgery Center has once again been designated one of the Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. Community Hospital said in a March 26 news release the recognition “highlights our commitment to delivering superior patient outcomes and safety in outpatient care.” Out of more than 4,400 […]
Grand Junction Regional Airport is asking community members to support Transportation Security Administration employees who continue to work without pay during the partial federal government shutdown by donating grocery and fuel gift cards. Requested donations are $10 or $20 gift cards from stores such as City Market, Safeway, Walmart or Sam’s Club, preferably retailers that […]
Colorado Mesa University announced it received a $65,000 grant from Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation to support oral health career awareness on the Western Slope. Deemed a Dental Health Professional Shortage Area (DHPSA) by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Grand Junction and its neighboring counties are what is considered a dental-health desert, […]
The City of Grand Junction is hiring for part-time positions at the new Community Recreation Center, which is scheduled to open to the public in late 2026. Approximately 150 part-time employees will be needed in a variety of roles to support daily operations at the new facility. The additional staff make the City of Grand […]
Roice-Hurst Humane Society broke ground March 26 on its new Animal Care Campus, a 3,000-square-foot expansion that will add a dedicated veterinary clinic, new adoption center, volunteer hub and improved outdoor areas to the organization’s existing campus at 362 28 Road in Grand Junction. Roice-Hurst anticipates the new facilities will open this summer. According to […]
Insects will take center stage April 6-11 when EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum and the Grand River Mosquito Control District host Insect Week. “We want everyone to find out what all the buzz is about,” EUREKA! Community Engagement Director Johanna van Waveren said. “Insects help make a resilient planet, and this week is all about getting […]