A Grand Junction businessman and philanthropist who founded an instruments manufacturing company and supported a variety of community causes has died. Bruce Dixson leaves behind a legacy of innovation as well giving. Dixon died Oct. 24. He was 93. Dixson was founder and majority owner of a manufacturing firm that bore his name. The company […]
While spending for capital projects will increase next year under a proposed budget for Mesa County, the allocation for the general fund will decrease to accommodate an expected drop in property tax revenues. The overall 2012 county budget totals nearly $145.8 million. That’s a decrease of about $1.2 million — or 0.8 percent — from […]
With two large projects on the cusp, plans for an Energy Epicenter and emerging technologies for shale development, the western slope has a bright outlook. Grand Junction continues to be a desired location for the energy business,” says Diane Schwenke, President and CEO of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce (GJACC), “There are quite […]
A Grand Valley irrigation district has been awarded $2.8 million in federal funding to line canals and convert ditches into pipelines as part of ongoing efforts to reduce salinity in the Colorado River. Four irrigation districts in Western Colorado will receive a total of $20.1 million in cost-share awards, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced. “Salinity […]
Fruita Co-op Country will participate in a benefit pet vaccination and microchip event set for 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at 1650 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. Veterinarian Paul Grych will conduct the vaccination and microchip clinic. Proceeds will benefit the Roice-Hurst Humane Society animal shelter in Clifton. The event also will feature pets […]
Chevron will sponsor the upcoming season of Community Cinema in Western Colorado. “Chevron is pleased to help bring Community Cinema to communities across the Western Slope,” said Michael DeBerry, operations manager for the Rocky Mountain region. “We believe in the power of civic dialogue, and this concept is central to the principles that guide our […]
International House of Pancakes will offer Halloween treats in the form of free scary face pancakes for children. IHOP has scheduled the promotion for 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 28. Children 12 and under will receive an oversized buttermilk pancake with a whipped topping mouth and strawberry nose as well as two mini Oreo […]
An association of vineyards and wineries in Mesa County is among the recipients of federal grants awarded through a Colorado Department of Agricultural specialty crops program. The Colorado Association of Viticulture & Enology received a $10,000 grant to increase visitor access to vineyards, winery tasting rooms and orchards in the Palisade area. The Colorado Wine […]
A Colorado company that provides services to the Department of Energy facility in Grand Junction is among the latest winners of performance excellence awards. The S.M. Stoller Legacy Management Project in Grand Junction is among the recipients of Timberline-level awards presented by Rocky Mountain Performance Excellence. Five organizations will be recognized at the Quest for […]
Rocky Mountain Health Plans has earned two awards for educational and community relations campaigns. The Grand Junction-based health care benefits provider received the awards at the Colorado Healthcare Communicators awards dinner in Denver. A panel of marketing and public relations experts selected the winners. Rocky Mountain Health Plans won a Gold Leaf award for its […]