The Association of Colorado County Administrators honored Mesa County Administrator Todd Hollenbeck on Dec. 2 with the 2025 Rising Star Award. The award, which Hollenbeck received during the Colorado Counties Inc. winter conference, honors an administrator who strengthens county operations, leads with integrity, advances strategic goals and delivers meaningful improvements for the community, according to […]
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Grand Junction will hold A Greek Christmas Marketplace on Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-order for Greek pastries and other delicacies are being taken now at stnicholasmarketplace.com. Orders can be picked up Dec. 13. Pre-orders are encouraged, because the pastries sell out fast. Gyros and other […]
The Museums of Western Colorado invite families, neighbors and holiday enthusiasts to experience a cherished seasonal tradition at Christmas at Cross Orchards on Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic Cross Orchards site, 3073 Patterson Road. Guests can look forward to: Visits with Santa inside the historic buildings. Unlimited rides on […]
The theme will be “Whimsical Winter Woods” at the annual Fruita Parade of Lights on Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Fruita. Hosted by the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce with title sponsor Grand Valley Power and supporting sponsor Western Colorado Pediatrics, the 2025 Parade of Lights invites families, businesses and organizations to take […]
The Confluence Center of Colorado is raising funds to complete the second phase of its solar build-out before federal incentives expire on Dec. 31. It launched a rapid fundraising campaign in an attempt to secure the $90,000 needed to complete the project immediately, ensuring maximum long-term savings and environmental impact, the center said in a […]
Enstrom Candies received a blue ribbon for its fresh strawberry-flavored ice cream from the North American Ice Cream Association recently during the association’s 2025 National Ice Cream Awards event. Enstrom Candies also received red ribbons for its dark chocolate and Tahitian vanilla-flavored ice creams. According to a news release from Enstrom Candies, hundreds of ice […]
The Support Our Soldiers Foundation hosted a dedication ceremony for the long-awaited Veteran’s Monuments Park on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at 100 SE Buffalo Ave. in Cedaredge. The dedication marked the realization of founder Cathy Meskel’s vision to create a place where veterans and community members alike can come to reflect, remember and honor military […]
High school juniors and seniors who get their electricity from Grand Valley Power can apply to attend all-expenses-paid leadership trips to either Washington, D.C., or Steamboat Springs next summer. The Washington, D.C. Youth Tour takes place June 15-21, 2026. Tour participants learn about co-ops, engage in one-on-one conversations with elected officials, visit major monuments and […]
Royal Spa, which touts itself as a luxurious wellness retreat, officially opened in Grand Junction at 2381 Patterson Road and plans to have a grand opening week Dec. 1-7. In a Nov. 20 news release, Royal Spa said it is offering an elevated massage spa experience that blends modern techniques with timeless traditions. After being […]
Family Health West’s new general surgery team, led by Dr. Andrew Morse, now includes robot-assisted surgery with a new Da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot. The da Vinci 5 robot system, produced by Intuitive Surgical Inc., is an advanced robotic-surgery system that allows for the most minimally invasive procedures possible, according to a news release from […]