Mesa County clerk elected president of state group

Sheila Reiner, Mesa County clerk and recorder, has been elected president of the Colorado County Clerks Association. The association represents the 64 county clerks in Colorado. Officers and members of the executive board are elected by their peers. Reiner was elected Mesa County Clerk and Recorder in 2010. She began her service in county government […]

Real estate firm honors best-selling agents

  Two agents were honored for their performance during January at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Meighan Marquis posted the most closed transactions and highest dollar volume for sales during the month. Cynthia Castaneda posted the most new listings. Heiden Homes operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, call 245-7777. […]

Kitchen manager wins Hilltop award

Meghan Nedveki, kitchen manager at a senior living facility in Grand Junction, has won the Hilltop Community Resources Mission Award. The annual award recognizes employees who represent the Hilltop mission: “leading through action to make a difference for people of all ages.” Nedveki received the award during an employee recognition banquet. Nedveki joined Hilltop in […]

IHOP to serve up free food for fund-raiser

The International House of Pancakes once again will celebrate National Pancake Day by serving free pancakes and collecting charitable donations. From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. March 4, IHOP restaurants will serve free short stacks of buttermilk pancakes. In exchange, customers are asked to make donations to Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, Shriners hospitals and other […]

Art auction to benefit community radio

An annual art auction will return to Grand Junction to raise money for the KAFM community radio station. The auction will feature the work of local and regional artists and pieces from private collections as well as antiques, jewelry, rugs and travel packages. A preview is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at […]

Vendors sought for benefit fair

Applications are due March 1 for a benefit craft and vendor fair in Grand Junction. Sonja’s Snuggables has scheduled the Passion 4 Hope Craft and Vendor Fair for 2 to 9 p.m. March 21 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 22 at the Clarion Inn, 755 Horizon Drive. A portion of the proceeds will […]

Applications sought for SBA training program

Applications will be accepted through March 21 for a free entrepreneurship training program for small business owners. The U.S. Small Business Administration has scheduled its 2104 Emerging Leaders initiative for 27 cities across the United States, including Denver. The program includes a total of about 100 hours of instruction during 13 classroom sessions set for […]

Crossroads Fitness donates equipment to senior facility

Crossroads Fitness in Grand Junction has donated more than $5,000 worth of exercise equipment that’s been installed at a senior living center. The 10-piece set of strength training machines has been set up at the Commons, an independent- and assisted-living center operated by Hilltop Community Resources. Designed for use in a circuit exercise routine, the […]

Podiatric practice adds to Family Health West services

Balanced Rock Foot and Ankle has joined Family Health West, adding podiatric care to the services offered by the Fruita-based health care organization. Dr. Troy Griffiths, a podiatrist who has practiced in the Grand Valley nearly 20 years, said he’s excited about the opportunity. “I am looking forward to providing care to my patients in […]

Airport consulting business launches rebranding effort

Armstrong Consultants, an airport consulting business based in Grand Junction, has changed its logo and website as part of efforts to rebrand the firm and its services. The goal is to maintain relationships with existing clients established over the past three decades while establishing relationships with new clients at larger airports and in new markets. […]