Alpine Bank will celebrate Colorado Day on Aug. 1 and its 45th anniversary by covering the cost of the first 45 admissions to 17 museums across Colorado, including the Museum of the West and Dinosaur Journey in the Grand Valley. “Since 1973, Alpine Bank has been proud to be a Colorado-based company. We look forward […]
Volkswagen and Subaru dealerships have earned recognition for customer service. Grand Junction Volkswagen won the Customer First Club Award. Grand Junction Subaru was recognized by CarGurus as a top-rated dealer. Ron Bubar, owner of both dealerships, said the recognition reflects a commitment to customer service. “That is always our first priority, and I am so […]
A bank headquartered in Western Colorado has further expanded its operation in opening a branch in the Denver Tech Center. The branch at 4949 S. Niagara St., Suite 100 is the 39th in Colorado for Alpine Bank. “On behalf of our Denver Tech Center team, we’re thrilled to bring Alpine Bank’s brand of outstanding customer […]
An annual head shaving event raised more than $50,000 to help fund research to cure childhood cancers. More than 100 people — including men, women and children — participated in the latest St. Baldrick’s and Community Hospital event at Charlie Dwellington’s in Grand Junction. More than 400 people attended the event. Participants had their heads […]
A Kampgrounds of America operation in Western Colorado has completed a $1.3 million expansion, bringing the total investment in infrastructure and amenities there to $3.8 million. New facilities at the Glenwood Springs West/Colorado River KOA Holiday include 36 patio sites, 14 of them along the Colorado River, as well as new bath houses and a […]
Mesa County Libraries will host a traveling exhibit featuring information about health presented in English and Spanish A series of presentations on health and safety also is planned. The exhibit — titled Discover Health/Descubre la Salud — is set up at the central library at 443 N. Sixth St. in Grand Junction through Sept. 28. […]
Agricultural producers in Mesa County and five other Western Colorado counties who’ve suffered losses and damages because of drought conditions are eligible to apply for emergency loans. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Garfield County as a primary natural disaster area because of drought. But producers in contiguous counties also are eligible for emergency […]
Letters of interest will be accepted through Aug. 1 for five positions on the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors that will be filled in a fall election. Terms will begin in January and run through 2022. Those interested in serving should outline previous chamber involvement and describe their qualifications. For more […]
Zoup has added family meals and a chilled avocado and jalapeno soup to its menu. The restaurant chain has also brought back for the summer a chilled vegetable soup as well as its mozzarella, tomato and basil sandwich. Family meals combine soup, salads and sandwiches or power bowls to feed two, four or six people. […]
A series of events featuring local authors and a presentation on plant spirit medicine are scheduled at Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction. A presentation set for 6 to 7 p.m. July 12 at the store, located at 439 Main St., will feature K.L. McKee author of “Miracle,” “In Name Only” and “Worth […]