West Star Aviation completed a custom paint finish on a factory delivered Embraer Praetor 600, a first for the company’s operation in Grand Junction. “It’s always exciting to be involved in the custom designs we offer, especially when it’s a clean slate straight from the factory,” said Tom Modrick, Embraer and Textron program manager for […]
West Star Aviation in Grand Junction has once again been recognized for its efforts to promote a cleaner environment. Other companies and organizations with operations in the Grand Valley also were recognized. “We take pride in our ongoing efforts to reduce our environmental footprint at West Star Aviation,” said Dave Krogman, general manager of the […]
Mesa County Libraries has once again joined with Grand Valley Catholic Outreach to help families in need during the holidays. Through Dec. 7, “giving trees” decorated with gift requests from underprivileged Mesa County residents of all ages will be set up at the central library in Grand Junction as well as branch libraries in Clifton, […]
Applications are available in Mesa County for the low-income energy assistance program (LEAP). The program offers assistance to individuals and families to pay winter heating costs. “Something as seemingly simple as paying the heating bill can pose a significant challenge when income is limited or non-existent,” said Michelle Trujillo, director of economic assistance with the […]
The KOA campground in Montrose has once again received awards for customer service and quality. The Montrose Black Canyon National Park KOA Journey received the KOA Founder’s Award and President’s Award. The Founder’s Award recognizes campground owners and managers who achieve high scores in customer service and a quality review. The president’s award is presented […]
Hilltop Health Access offers information and assistance to people enrolling for health insurance for 2020. The Grand Junction office is located at 1129 Colorado Ave. and open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. While appointments are encouraged, they’re not required. Hilltop Health Access, a certified assistance site for Connect for Health, offers the public […]
A new Grand Junction business offers a line of products designed to inspire people to get off to a fresh start each day. Water’s Wisdoms provides a waterproof picture frame that adheres to shower walls and a subscription service that provides motivational quotes, mantras and affirmations on waterproof paper inserted into the frame. The goal […]
Atlasta Solar Center in Grand Junction is among the latest winners of awards recognizing efforts to install solar equipment. Atlasta Solar received the Panasonic Life Solutions installer of the year award for the mountain region. The customer appreciation awards program recognizes installers and distributors that demonstrate excellence in installing solar equipment, serving end users and […]
A foundation established by Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction has awarded a total of $20,500 in grants to address housing-related needs in Mesa County. The Bray Cares Foundation awarded six grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. The recipients were: American Red Cross for home fire financial assistance. Grand Valley Catholic Outreach for a rental […]
The Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction has earned recognition for its workforce development efforts over the past year. The center received an award for achieving goals as Mesa County retained certification as an ACT Work Ready Community. “With Mesa County hitting our maintaining phase one and maintaining phase two goals shows that this […]