Mesa County as well as Delta and Montrose counties have received pest-free status from the Arizona Department of Agriculture, enabling growers in the three counties to ship fruit to that state without a cold storage quarantine requirement. “Thanks to the expertise, tenacity and collaboration of many committed partners, a new market has been opened to […]
The Housing & Building Association of Western Colorado has scheduled its annual Parade of Homes for six days in October. The event is set for Oct. 2 to 4 and Oct. 9 to 11. The self-guided tour will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. […]
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties based in Grand Junction has further expanded its operation in partnering with Smith & Co. Real Estate in Big Sky, Mont. “Our focus in Big Sky, as in every market we serve, is to provide exceptional service based on local expertise, innovative technology and the global strength of the Coldwell Banker […]
Bray Real Estate based in Grand Junction is among the latest Colorado companies recognized in an annual magazine awards program. Bray Real Estate was one of three finalists in the real estate category of the 2020 Top Company Awards presented by ColoradoBiz magazine. “We have our people to thank for their involvement in our community […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners have provided a total of nearly $2.6 million to fund research and conservation projects that benefit elk and other wildlife in Colorado. Research projects will help biologists identify sources of elk calf mortality and learn how elk are affected by human recreational activity. Conservation projects will include […]
The Pinnacol Foundation has awarded a total of nearly $453,0000 in scholarships to 95 Colorado students. The foundation — established as a charitable nonprofit entity by Pinnacol Assurance, a workers’ compensation insurance provider — provides scholarships to students whose parents were seriously injured or killed in work-related accidents. Since 200, the foundation has awarded a […]
State Farm insurance agents Ken Richards and Seth Rockey joined with the National Fire Protection Association and the Clifton, Grand Junction and Lower Valley fire departments in an annual effort promoting home fire safety. State Farm agents delivered brochures, posters and other materials to more than 2,500 fire departments across the country in preparation for […]
A new event is planned to not only raise awareness of suicide prevention, but also funding for mental health programs in Western Colorado. The Mind Springs Foundation has scheduled Pedal for Prevention for Sept. 26 and 27. Participants can not only ride a bike, but also go for a run, play a round of golf […]
The Novel Cup, a specialty coffee shop located in the east parking lot of the Mesa County Public Library in Grand Junction, will offer specials and gifts to celebrate its first year in business. “This has been a year like no other,” said Lara Seitz, co-owner of the Novel Cup. “Nobody can plan for a […]
Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Oct. 12 for the latest round of grants from the Bray Cares Foundation. The Bray Cares Foundation partners with the Western Colorado Community Foundation to provide funds to organizations addressing housing-related needs in Mesa County. Grants range from $500 to $5,000 and target projects that provide affordable housing, […]