Web site offers a guide to fall fun on farms

Information about corn mazes, pumpkin patches and other fall farm activities in Colorado is available online at www.coloradoagritourism.com. The Colorado Department of Agriculture offers a variety of resources on the Web site, including lists of bird-watching trails, farmers’ markets, harvest festivals and wineries.

Directory offers connections between hay producers and buyers

The latest version of an annual hay directory is now available to connect producers and buyers in Colorado. Published by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, the hay directory features nearly 100 hay producers and brokers as well as companies that provide hay related products and services. The directory is available online at www.coloradoagriculture.com/hay or by […]

Personal safety class for women planned

The Western Slope Center for Children and American National Protective Service will offer a personal safety class for women. The two-hour class is set for 9 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Colorado Mesa University Center near 12th Street and Elm Avenue in Grand Junction. Admission is $25 for a team of two female participants ages […]

Main Street Bagels plans fund-raiser

Main Street Bagels in Grand Junction plans a fund-raiser for Hope of the Grand Valley. Main Street Bagels will donate 5 percent of proceeds from breakfast, lunch or dinner on Oct. 15 to Hope of the Grand Valley. The Christian-based nonprofit organization helps connect people in need with services offered by the faith community and […]

Seminar to offer information about Social Security

An upcoming seminar will offer information about when to begin receiving Social Security benefits. The event is set for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Red Canyon Grill, 2325 W. Ridges Blvd. in Grand Junction. Space is limited to 30 participants. Reservations are due Oct. 20. For reservations or more information, call 257-0161. Roy Stachnik […]

Medical device manufacturer earns safety award

C5 Medical Werks in Grand Junction is among 45 Pinnacol Assurance policyholders in Colorado to earn awards for safety and risk management. Pinnacol Assurance presents the annual Circle of Safety Awards to workers’ compensation insurance policyholders in recognition of exceptional performance in safety, loss control and financial and claims management. C5 Medical Werks has earned […]

Half pipe coming to Powderhorn

New owners plan to make good on their promises to improve the experience at Powderhorn Ski Resort, starting with the installation of a half pipe  for the upcoming season. The new half pipe will be located near the base of the resort and stretch 300 to 350 feet with 13-foot-high walls and a 16 percent […]

Payroll gains don’t budge jobless rate

Job growth improved slightly in the United States in September, but not enough to budge the unemployment rate. According to the latest Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payrolls rose 103,000, but the national jobless rate remained unchanged at 9.1 percent for a third consecutive month. In addition to the September payroll gains, initial estimates for job […]