Auto dealerships awarded for customer service

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 […]

Bald is beautiful: Event raises money for cancer research

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 […]

Western Colorado KOA expands operation

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 […]

Library to host health exhibit and presentations

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. […]

Ag producers eligible for emergency loans

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 […]

Nominees sought for chamber board positions

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 […]

Downtown bookstore plans presentations

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 […]