Applications will be accepted through Jan. 18 for an annual event featuring the TED talk format. The second TEDxGrand Junction event is scheduled for March 9 at the Avalon Theater, 645 Main St. The event will feature a series of short talks and demonstrations designed to foster learning, inspiration and curiosity as well as conversations. […]
Wienerschnitzel has brought back its pastrami dog, pastrami sandwich and pastrami chili cheese fries to its menu through Feb. 24. In addition, Wienerschnitzel now sells its chili sauce in 15-ounce, shelf-stable cans that can be purchased online for $5. Wienerschnitzel operates or franchises a total of 340 stores in 11 states — including locations in […]
The Colorado Department of Agriculture has scheduled two day-long workshops to help start and grow food and agricultural businesses. A workshop titled “Taking the Leap into Retail and Beyond” is set for Jan. 29 at the department offices in Broomfield. A workshop for food and agriculture entrepreneurs is set for Feb. 13 at the CoBank […]
Colorado ranks 16th in the latest analysis of nationwide migration trends conducted by U-Haul. U-Haul bases the ranking on one-way trucks entering and leaving the state during a calendar year. In Colorado, arrivals accounted for more than half of one-way traffic during 2018. Colorado has posted net gains in U-Haul traffic for the past four […]
Home Care of the Grand Valley has been rebranded as SummitWest Care to reflect the range of services offered to clients in a larger geographic area. SummitWest Care is headquartered in Grand Junction but operates a satellite office in Glenwood Springs to serve Mesa County as well as Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, and Pitkin counties. SummitWest […]
Want to learn a new language? Mesa County Libraries now offer Mango Languages, a language learning resource that’s easily accessible and downloadable on mobile and other devices. Mango Languages features user-friendly instruction in more than 70 languages, including French, German and Spanish as well as four types of Arabic, two types of Chinese, Cherokee and […]
The Colorado National Monument will increase entrance and camping fees starting Jan. 1. Entrance fees will increase $5 to $20 for a seven-day pass for private vehicles. The fee for the Saddlehorn Campground will increase $2 to $22 a night. “It is important that we balance the need for additional funding to support park visitors […]
Members of the Grand Junction Lions Club once again participated in annual program promoting random acts of kindness. Members of the club each received $100 in cash to give to individuals and organizations that might not receive assistance through traditional community programs. In the past, the Random Acts of Kindness Program has helped people pay […]
A new support group offers assistance to people who’ve lost beloved pets. The Roice-Hurst Humane Society will offer group meetings from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every other month at its facilities at 362 28 Road in Grand Junction. Stacy Schoolfield, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, will guide the groups. […]
Six Western Colorado automobile dealerships sold a total of 38 electric and hybrid vehicles in the latest campaign offering discounts and test drive events. Red Rock Nissan in Grand Junction participated in the 90-day campaign, along with Audi Glenwood Springs, Berthod Motors, Bighorn Toyota, Mountain Chevrolet and Phil Long Honda all in Glenwood Springs. Clean […]