Boy Scouts of America Scout Troop 353 in the Redlands will sell Christmas trees again this year, beginning Black Friday at Meadowlark Garden Center, 2259 S. Broadway in Grand Junction. This is the second year for this indoor tree lot for the troop and serves as its primary fundraiser for the year. All proceeds will […]
Work on the 50 affordable housing units in a development called the Fruita Mews is nearing completion, which means soon the townhomes can be occupied. That’s why the Fruita Housing Authority, which in June 2023 partnered with Indibuild to build the housing development at 1601 K 4/10 Road, has put out word it is taking […]
By Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Scarcity of affordable housing emerged as a key reason School District 51’s enrollment declined by 2,049 students in the past 5 years. The impact of that decline was center stage at two District 51 Board of Education meetings last week, during which the board voted unanimously to close three […]
By Tim Harty, The Business Times FRUITA – James Williams and his wife, Samantha, own a music and clothing store in downtown Fruita. And a gym. And a concert-promotion business. And James is a touring musician. Then, a few years ago he decided he had too much time remaining in the day to sleep, so […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The School District 51 Board of Education last week voted unanimously to close three elementary schools that were recommended for closure by Superintendent Brian Hill. Clifton, Scenic and Nisley elementary schools join two other schools the district closed in the past two years: East Middle School and Fruita 8/9 School. […]
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The Colorado Stampede Rodeo has been named “Most Improved Rodeo” by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) in the Mountain States Circuit. Contestants voted at the end of the rodeo season, and the Colorado Stampede, which is held annually at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, was selected out of 136 rodeos. “Receiving the ‘Most Improved Rodeo’ […]
Canvas Credit Union branches are collecting donations through the end of December for an annual sock drive. Donations of new and gently used socks will be distributed to homeless shelters and resource centers. Last year, Coloradans donated 4,032 pairs of socks in the drive, and Western Slope recipients included Homeward Bound, Hope of the Grand […]
Enstrom Candies announced it will break ground Dec. 6 for the new facility it will build on the corner of 28 Road and Grand Avenue in Grand Junction. The 50,000-square-foot facility will include a warehouse, distribution center and office spaces. “We are incredibly excited to break ground on this new facility, which represents a significant […]
Credit Union of Colorado recently held its annual Here to Help Day, during which more than 200 employees volunteered at 18 charitable, nonprofit organizations across Colorado. The credit union also contributed more than $19,000 in cash and in-kind donations to support this year’s efforts. This year’s team of volunteers included Credit Union of Colorado team […]