Herberger’s will operate a “Pink Shop” through October and donate a portion of sales to breast cancer research. The shop will offer a selection of more than 20 items for women, men and children, including merchandise exclusive to Herberger’s as well as items from top vendors. “During October, our goal is to raise $150,000 and […]
Crystal Books & Gifts recently celebrated its 23rd year in business in downtown Grand Junction. The store, operated by Cheryl Lucas at 439 Main St., offers an eclectic range of merchandise that includes books, gifts, greeting cards, jewelry, music, statuary and telescopes. The store is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday […]
The Barnes & Noble outlet in Grand Junction will join in a new awards program honoring teachers. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can nominate their teachers for the contest by writing essays, poems or thank-you letters that reflect how their teachers have influenced their lives and why they appreciate and admire their teachers. In […]
A sports medicine and orthopaedic practice in Grand Junction continues to offer weekly sports injury clinics for high school athletes. Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates (RMOA) conducts the clinics on Mondays throughout the school year. Athletes suffering from sports-related injuries should arrive at the RMOA office at 627 25 1/2 Road between 5 and 5:30 p.m. […]
Office Furniture & Design Centers will sponsor a dance that will serve as a fund-raiser for Family Health West in Fruita. The Dirt Dance is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Fruita Civic Center Park. The event will feature the bluegrass music of Stray Grass, food and activities for children. Admission […]
A new sports apparel and merchandise store has opened in the Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. Fanzz Sports Apparel is located in the Target wing of the mall next to Radio Shack. The new store caters to Colorado sports fans with jerseys, hats and other merchandise associated with the Colorado Avalanche and Rockies as well […]
The staff of the Grand Junction Clarion Inn received an award for its community service. The staff earned the Community Hero Award as part of the Awards for Property Excellence (APEX) program conducted by Choice Hotels International, franchisor of the Clarion brand. Now in its third year, the APEX program has recognized a total of […]
It’s football season, so it’s inevitable that pigskin metaphors are going to creep into politics and policy. The big news: Congress has punted on taxes. Specifically, Democratic congressional leaders left town before voting on what to do about 2001 and 2003 tax relief measures that expire at the end of this year. If nothing is […]
U.S. Senator — Michael Bennett. U.S. Representative (3rd District) — Scott Tipton. Governor — Tom Tancredo. Colorado Senator (7th District) — Steve King. Mesa County Commissioner — Steve Acquafresca. Amendment 60 — No. Amendment 61 — No. Amendment 63 — No. Proposition 101 — Yes.
An upcoming conference in Grand Junction will cover a number of topics related to human resource management. The Western Colorado Human Resource Association has scheduled its fall conference for 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. Admission to the full conference is $159 for WCHRA members, $179 […]