The latest edition of the annual Colorado Hay Directory is now available, offering information to connect producers and buyers. The directory offers information about hay producers and brokers as well as companies that provide related products and services. The directory offers information by region for the type and amount of hay available and bale types […]
Shannon Pierce and Tyler Jones of Rib City Grill in Montrose were among the latest winners of annual awards honoring five businesses that employ workers with disabilities. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division of Vocational Rehabilitation presents the awards as part of its Shining Stars of Vocational Rehabilitation ceremony. Awards also honor five […]
The Western Colorado Contractors Association (WCCA) donated $750 to the Mesa County 4-H Shooting Club, proceeds from a benefit trap shooting event. The event at the Grand Junction Trap Club raised funds through a rent-a-ringer option in which teams could add 4-H shooters, mulligans sold and additional games. The donation will support Mesa County 4-H […]
Grand West Kia in Grand Junction has become a U-Haul dealer and offers trucks, towing equipment, boxes and other moving supplies. Grand West Kia is located at 2980 U.S. Highway 50 and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. However, U-Haul Live Verify technology allows customers to […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has once again earned recognition for its efforts to promote economic development. The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) presented the chamber a gold-level award as part of the annual Excellence in Economic Development awards program. With more than 5,000 members, the IEDC is the world’s largest organization serving […]
Applications will be accepted through Oct. 28 for the latest grant program conducted by the Grand Junction Lions Club. Using proceeds from its annual carnival and raffle, the Grand Junction Lions Club gives away about $100,000 a year to a variety of community projects. Over its 90-year history, the club has given away more than […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has added a blue cheese bacon steakburger and pumpkin pie concrete to the menu for a limited time. The blue cheese bacon steakburger features blue cheese crumbles, crispy bacon and grilled onions. The pumpkin pie concrete features frozen custard blended with pumpkin pie and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. […]
Entries will be accepted through Dec. 31 for an annual competition for photography depicting the Colorado agricultural industry. “I love to see Colorado’s diverse agricultural landscapes captured in pictures. Every year photographers showcase Colorado agriculture in creative ways,” said Wendy White, marketing specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Entries to the “Colorado…it’s AgriCultural” photography […]
Grand Junction Subaru and Grand Junction Volkswagen will donate $25 for every vehicle sold during October to an organization providing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer. The Sell for the Cure event at the dealerships is part of a Breast Cancer Awareness Month observance. Proceeds will go to Casting for Recovery, which provides free […]
An assisted-living facility and health care organization have teamed up to offer therapy services designed to reduce the risk of falls in older adults. Cappella of Grand Junction and Family Health West based in Fruita reached an agreement to provide serves not only for residents of Cappella, but also the community. Sarah Winnefeld, executive director […]