Karen Kllanxhja, a seven-year staff member of Mesa County Libraries, has been named development director for the library district. In her new role, Kllanxhja will lead grant-writing and fund-raising activities for the library district and serve as liaison to the Mesa County Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Mesa County Libraries. Kllanxhja brings to […]
A fund-raising event will continue through April at Pantuso’s Ristorante, 755 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. On every Tuesday during the month, the Italian restaurant will donate a portion of sales to the Latimer House, a program for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. “I have been overwhelmed by the community’s support of our […]
The Beacon Senior Newspaper in Grand Junction has scheduled its annual BeaconFest Boomer & Senior Fair for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. The BeaconFest will include seminars and informational booths set up by 100 businesses and agencies offering services and products to seniors. The free […]
The Clarion Inn of Grand Junction has been recognized for its support of military service members and their families. Darshann Ruckman, general manager of the Clarion Inn, received a statement of the support presented by Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).The hotel was honored for supporting employees who serve in the military. An […]
The Montrose-Black Canyon National Park KOA will offer camping for $10 on May 9 as part of an annual benefit. Guests at the KOA will pay just $10, with that amount going to a network of 95 KOA Care Camps that offer free specialized summer camps for children with cancer. The Montrose-Black Canyon National Park […]
Wienerschnitzel has introduced four new flavors of its chili cheese fries: buffalo bacon with Frank’s RedHot Sauce; bacon ranch with chopped bacon and ranch dressing; triple cheese double bacon with cheese and chopped bacon; and an ultimate chili cheese fries with sour cream and chopped tomatoes and onions. “We’re giving guests more of what they […]
Dalby, Wendland & Co. has again been honored as a top accounting firm in the five-state Mountain Region by Accounting Today. A total of 15 firms from Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming made the 2015 list, six of them from Colorado. Dalby, Wendland & Co. was the only Colorado firm from outside Denver to […]
The Supercuts hair care salon at 964 North Ave. in Grand Junction is celebrating its fifth year in business at that location on the Colorado Mesa University campus. Justin Seely owns and operates the franchise and has been hiring local stylists since he launched the operation in Grand Junction in 2010. Supercuts at 964 North […]
An electronic waste recycling event will continue through April at Grand Junction Subaru, 2496 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. Participants can bring in a variety of unwanted electronics for recycling, including computers and computer monitors, DVD and VCR players, fax machines, printers and televisions. Alkaline batteries, ballasts and kitchen appliances won’t be accepted, however. “We […]
Alpine Bank has renamed its trust and asset management operation Alpine Bank Wealth Management. The bank also has opened another branch location in Denver. The new name for the wealth management operation reflects a broader commitment to help clients realize their financial and personal goals, said Andrew Karow, regional president. “Our focus on helping clients […]