Prices lowered for benefit golf tournament

The prices have been lowered for a benefit golf tournament to raise money for scholarships to students enrolled in engineering degree programs offered by Colorado Mesa University and the University of Colorado. The Rotary Club of Grand Junction and Grand Valley CU Buffs have scheduled the tournament for Sept. 14. The four-person scramble tournament is […]

Defense contractor receives veterans employer award

A Grand Junction-based defense contractor has received recognition for its efforts to employ veterans. Capco received the Employers of Veterans Award from the American Legion, Department of Colorado. “We are passionate about serving and supporting the men and women of our armed forces, and that commitment extends to furthering veterans’ careers once they have transitioned […]

Grand Junction Volkswagen awarded for performance

Grand Junction Volkswagen has received recognition for its performance. The dealership received one of only 16 Volkswagen Gold Pin Awards presented in the United States for 2018. Awarded by the Volkswagen corporate headquarters in Germany, the Gold Pin recognizes sustained sales performance, customer satisfaction, dealer involvement in the community and representation of the Volkswagen brand. […]

Tickets on sale for benefit hangar dance

Advance tickets are on sale for an annual benefit event for the Commemorative Air Force Rocky Mountain Wing. A 1940s style hangar dance is set or Aug. 24 at the CAF Aviation Heritage Museum at the Grand Junction Regional Airport. To get to the museum, take a right on Eagle Drive to Navigator’s Way toward […]

Downtown bakery and cafe discontinues Sunday operations

Main Street Bagels has discontinued Sunday operations to offer staff additional time off. Mark Smith, owner of the downtown Grand Junction artisan bakery and cafe, said Sunday was the busiest day of the week, so the decision wasn’t an easy one. “However, our staff is happier and more energized, and our Monday traffic has increased. […]

New business offers resources to promote language skills

A new Western Colorado business offers educational materials and services in Spanish and English to help teachers and parents promote language skills. “Bilingual students learn best when shown different materials in English and Spanish to increase reading levels and comprehension,” said Barbara Mascareno, founder and owner of Spanish4Kiddos Educational Services. Spanish4Kiddos  uses research-based elements to […]