Mesa County commissioners have adopted an energy master plan that inventories energy resources and guides the development of those resources. “We believe we are one of the first counties in the country to have created a plan of this type and scope,” said Mesa County Commissioner Craig Meis. “Our plan is a straightforward road map […]
A Mesa County resort that includes a museum housing a $10 million collection of rare and historic cars will host a stop on a worldwide automobile race. Gateway Canyons Resort is scheduled to host a stop on the World Race 2011 New York to Paris on April 23. The stop will include a celebratory dinner […]
The Herberger’s store in Grand Junction will join in a nationwide effort to raise money for local nonprofit organizations. Herberger’s has scheduled its next Community Day event for Feb. 26, starting at 7 a.m. Local schools, churches and other nonprofit groups will sell coupon booklets for $5 each. The booklets include a coupon for $10 […]
Heiden Home Realty & Associates in Grand Junction has received a Best of Grand Junction Award for a third straight year. The U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) presented the firm the award in the real estate agents and managers category. Toni Heiden is owner and broker of the firm. The USCA, a New York-based organization […]
The Cowboy & the Rose, a Grand Junction catering business, won three awards at the 2011 Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley, including best in show. Cowboy & the Rose also won awards for best theme and best-tasting food. Colorado Legacy Coffee won an award for best beverage. A total of 28 restaurants and […]
The International House of Pancakes restaurant in Grand Junction will serve up free short stacks of buttermilk pancakes as part of a national campaign to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. The event is planned for 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. March 1, National Pancake Day. For every short stack of pancakes, IHOP guests […]
The Quality Inn of Grand Junction has received the 2010 Gold Hospitality Award from Choice Hotels International, franchisor of the Quality Inn brand. “The Quality Inn hotel’s commitment to excellence and outstanding guest service has earned it this well-deserved recognition as one of the best hotels among the Quality brand,” said Steve Joyce, president and […]
Steve Gammill, a Fruita attorney whose practice focuses on estate planning, has scheduled a public workshop on changes in federal estate and tax laws for 7 to 9 p.m. March 31 at the Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson St. The workshop will cover several aspects of the new laws and their implications for estate […]
Dr. Richard Price, a sports medicine physician with Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates in Grand Junction, is quoted in a story about common running injuries that appears in the March edition of Runners World magazine. In the story, headlined “The Big Seven Body Breakdowns,” Price discusses such injuries as Achilles tendinitis, hamstring issues, shinsplints, iliotibial band […]
Lori Enriquez and Cynthia Castaneda were the top-performing agents in January at Heiden Homes Realty & Associates in Grand Junction. Enriquez was the top closing agent, while Castaneda was the top listing agent. Enriquez has worked in the real estate industry since 2002. Reach her at 234-7768. Castaneda has worked in service industries her entire […]