A national marketing campaign will promote elk hunting in Colorado to encourage more hunters to pursue their quarry — and spend their money — in the state. The Colorado Division of Wildlife is testing the effort to not only to increase the sale of elk hunting licenses to manage big game herds, but also bolster […]
The Grand Junction Regional Airport has revamped its website to offer new features that allow commercial airline passengers to buy tickets as well as track flights. The website at www.gjairport.com also offers a variety of other information. The airport website was redesigned to offer improved navigation and search capabilities as well as a number of […]
Commercial passenger traffic at the Grand Junction Regional Airport in 2010 lagged behind the record pace set a year earlier, but still posted the second-highest annual total ever. A total of 221,826 enplanements — that is, passengers boarding commercial flights — was reported during 2010 at the airport. That total represents a decline of 4.2 percent […]
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 […]