Richard Muncrief, a petroleum engineer with more than 30 years of experience in the energy industry, has been appointed president and chief executive officer of WPX Energy, an exploration and production company with operations in Western Colorado. “I expect WPX to succeed, and I’m eager to become part of the company,” Muncrief said. “We have […]
Energy industry supporters turned out in force at a public hearing to call on the Bureau of Land Management to allow development to proceed on 65 oil and natural gas leases in Western Colorado. “It is time for the BLM to work with the people who create jobs,” said Bonnie Peterson, executive director of Club […]
Eric Sandstrom, an assistant professor of mass communications at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, was named Journalism Educator of the Year by the Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Sandstrom has taught at CMU since 2007. He previously taught at Kent State and Cleveland State universities and worked for newspapers in […]
A benefit online auction is scheduled to continue through 5 p.m. May 15 as Major Mortgage in Grand Junction accepts bids for Country Jam tickets to raise money for Kids Aid. Bids will be accepted for a package that includes two, four-day, reserved-seating tickets to the Country Jam country music festival and a campsite. All […]
Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction will host a series of free events featuring local authors. The first presentation in the new “Off the Shelf” series is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 14 at the store, located at 439 Main St. The event will feature Eliot Cowan, a teacher and author who has […]
Triple Play Records in downtown Grand Junction plans to mark 26 years in business with an anniversary celebration that will include a sidewalk sale with discounted prices and disc jockeys playing records. The event is set for May 9 to 11 at 530 Main St. A sidewalk sale will offer cassette tapes for $1, vinyl […]
A free presentation offering information about homeowner associations is scheduled for May 12 in Grand Junction. The presentation is set for 5:30 p.m. at the Mesa County Library, 530 Grand Ave. The event will address two topics: Recently enacted laws affecting homeowner associations, including a new debt collection law and penalties for associations that fail […]
Total Transitions in Grand Junction has joined with the National Association of Senior Move Managers to promote National Senior Move Managers Week May 11 to 18. Senior move managers assist older adults and their families with moving to new residences or downsizing to remain in their current residences as well as dealing with the physical […]
Humphrey RV has re-opened at a renovated location that offers more room for the growing Grand Junction business. Humphrey RV has moved to 2749 U.S. Highway 50, about a mile east of its previous location. Brad Humphrey, owner of Humphrey RV, said the former location could no longer accommodate business growth. “We knew the location […]
Scott and Jennifer Fogarty have purchased Kolorado Resources, an advertising specialities company based in Grand Junction. Scott Fogarty worked for eight months as lead salesman for the firm before joining with his wife in purchasing the business. He also brings to the venture more than 30 years of experience in the printing and packaging industry. […]