Registration is open for Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado’s 11th Annual Economic Development Summit, which takes place Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grand River Health Event Center in Rifle. The theme of this year’s summit is “The Next Frontier: Pioneering Advanced Industries.” Join local leaders, entrepreneurs and industry experts as the summit […]
The Cross Orchards Farmers Market makes its season debut June 27 and will take place every Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, through Sept. 19 at the Museums of Western Colorado’s Cross Orchards Historic Site, 3073 F Road. The farmers market will feature fresh produce, baked goods, handmade products, specialty foods, artwork and more. Train rides, […]
Last year about this time I wrote about something a friend told me I had to do. Normally, when someone tells me I must do something it is more than enough reason for me to simply not do it. But when a friend says something of importance, we are all best to take it under […]
With revenue and hope diminishing, owner of Brown Cycles decided he will shutter his business after 25 years Tim Harty, The Business Times There was no “woe is me” from Chris Brown when he agreed to talk about his decision to close his bike shop, Brown Cycles, after a quarter century operating the Main Street […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times What began as a simple idea during a drive through Loma has grown into an online directory connecting thousands of Western Slope residents with local farm stands, farmers markets and food trucks. Matt Wharton, owner of Western Slope Digital, launched an interactive farmstand map on www.westernslope.digital/farmstands earlier this year after […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The Grand Junction City Council signaled support for a proposed bicycle and pedestrian corridor along Ninth Street during a June 15 workshop. The corridor would connect Colorado Mesa University, downtown Grand Junction and the Las Colonias development while keeping cyclists separated from some of the city’s busiest traffic corridors. The […]
The 2nd annual Grand Mesa Writers’ Symposium is set for Sept.11-13 and will feature four individuals with deep Colorado connections. Paonia native Paolo Bacigalupi is an international bestselling author of speculative fiction. His works include The Windup Girl and two young adult novels: Ship Breaker and Drowned Cities. Telluride Poet Kierstin Bridger has won multiple […]
The Grand Junction Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 2451 Patterson Road, will host a book-signing event on July 4, 1 to 5 p.m., for “Toliver in Time for a Fourth of July Celebration.” Two Colorado residents produced the children’s book: author Connie Hein of Windsor; and artist Denise Theobald of Delta. The book focuses on America’s […]
Mesa County is inviting residents to participate in the 2026 Community Survey, which is open now and will remain available through July 2. The survey provides residents an opportunity to share feedback on county services, community priorities, quality of life and issues that matter most to the community. The county said in the news release […]
Building on the success of its sold-out inaugural Broadway season, the Asteria Theatre at Colorado Mesa University announced the return of the Broadway Series with seven world-class productions coming to Grand Junction. Tickets are on sale now. This season’s lineup includes: The Wiz; Legally Blonde; Stomp; Waitress; Shucked; Clue; and Mystic Pizza. “The inaugural 2025-2026 […]