The City of Grand Junction installed new artwork by artist Alex Bond in the roundabout at the intersection of 24 1/2 Road and Four Canyons Parkway. In the proposal submitted to the Commission on Arts and Culture, Bond wrote, “The sculpture, titled “Superbloom,” is a large, colorful and whimsical installation featuring a floral-inspired design meant […]
The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America will host the 2025 Team Hope 5K – Grand Junction on Oct. 25 at Imondi Wake Zone, 1583 Cipolla Road in Fruita. Registration starts at 9:45 a.m., and the event starts at 10 a.m. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of […]
More than 80 NumWorks calculators were recently delivered to high schools across Mesa County, funded by a Grand Junction Lions Club donation and matching funds from School District 51. “This donation of calculators from the Lions Club means that every student has the same opportunity to learn math and not worry about technology. It gives […]
Xcel Energy has implemented a new Electric Outage Map that can be found online at co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safety/outage-map. Xcel said in a news release it made user-friendly updates designed to help customers stay informed and prepared as part of its commitment to making energy work better. Xcel said the new map is customers’ best resource for real-time […]
The Palisade Chamber of Commerce is hosting a member orientation with free admission and breakfast for its new and longtime members, on Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Wine Country Inn, 777 Grande River Drive in Palisade. Palisade Chamber members can learn how to maximize their benefits, meet the chamber team, connect with […]
The Confluence Center of Colorado announced the inaugural Run for Rivers, a family-friendly fundraiser, will take place Nov. 8, 10 a.m., along the scenic Riverfront Trail in Grand Junction. The event will feature a 5K run/walk, a 1K Fun Run for kids and activities, including a nature scavenger hunt and art project. All 5K participants […]
The Mesa County Public Health Department’s Nurse-Family Partnership team is celebrating its clients at its annual Fall Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to noon at Long Family Memorial Park’s Mt. Garfield Shelter, 3117 F Road. The shelter is near the pond and children’s playground. There will be free food, activities for kids, raffle […]
Triple Play Records partnered with local artist Trevor Hall to build a Jukebox Statue made of steel to be included as one of the Downtown Grand Junction Art on the Corner permanent installations. The statue now displayed in front of Triple Play Records, 530 Main St., was unveiled Oct. 4 during the Downtown Art Festival […]
The America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission has launched a new statewide drone show series, and the Palisade Peach Festival has been selected as one of the featured stops. This initiative commemorates both the 250th anniversary of American independence and the 150th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood with family-friendly celebrations across the state. Each show will […]
Jessica Burford, president and CEO of the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed to the Mesa County Workforce Development Board, the chamber said in a Facebook post. “I hope to bring the perspective of businesses outside of Grand Junction … our orchards, vineyards, farms, small shops and trades-based employers that are the backbone of […]