Enstrom Candies received White Ribbon Awards of Excellence for two of its ice-cream flavors — dark chocolate and fresh strawberry — from the North American Ice Cream Association. “Our team works hard to create flavors that are not just tasty, but unforgettable,” said Trisha Russell, Enstrom’s Ice Cream Department lead. “Receiving multiple awards from the […]
High school juniors and seniors who get their electricity from Grand Valley Power can apply to attend all-expense paid leadership trips to either Washington, D.C., or the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp next summer. The Washington, D.C. Youth Tour takes place June 16-22, 2025. More than 1,800 students will learn about co-ops, engage in conversations with […]
Professional dancers from across the country will take the stage Dec. 19-23 as Colorado West Performing Arts Company presents The Nutcracker at Colorado Mesa University’s Asteria Theatre. CWPAC’s dancers have trained at renowned institutions such as the Bolshoi and Joffrey Ballets and devote more than 30 hours per week to their craft, bringing high-quality, transformative […]
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction is now among five hospitals in the United States – and the only community hospital – to be verified by the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery at their highest level of care (comprehensive inpatient) in their Vascular Verification Program. The 346-bed […]
The Season of Small Business is an annual U.S. Small Business Administration-led campaign designed to drive Americans to shop at small businesses throughout the entire holiday season. The pandemic confirmed the essential role that small businesses play in our daily lives. The holiday shopping season is a crucial time for small firms that depend upon […]
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Alpine Bank is calling on consumers and businesses to be extra vigilant this holiday season in response to cybercriminals using increasingly advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology to steal from unsuspecting shoppers. Alpine Bank is warning Coloradans that criminals are now using new AI technology in several startling and convincing ways to fool people into losing […]
Customers go to flooring showrooms, not the other way around. Until now, that is. Grand Junction residents Jason and Lauren Kusel started their new business as a franchisee of Floor Coverings International with a mission to bring a flooring showroom to the customer. Floor Coverings International, based in Norcross, GA, specializes in the mobile-showroom approach, […]
WM of Colorado, formerly Waste Management, on Dec. 5 unveiled its new 16-stall compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station during a ribbon-cutting event at its 5.74-acre Grand Junction campus, which is home to WM’s local hauling site and area recycling facility. The company has invested $7.8 million in CNG infrastructure, the purchase of 14 cleaner […]
Delta Air Lines flights, operated by SkyWest Airlines, resumed at Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) on Dec. 3. The direct flights to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) restore nonstop connectivity between the two destinations and provide GJT travelers with expanded hub connectivity. “Restoring connectivity to Delta’s Salt Lake City hub has been the top […]