Jessica Burford, president and CEO of the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed to the Mesa County Workforce Development Board, the chamber said in a Facebook post. “I hope to bring the perspective of businesses outside of Grand Junction … our orchards, vineyards, farms, small shops and trades-based employers that are the backbone of […]
With a combined 51 years of service and 127 children served, three CASA volunteers are being recognized for their extraordinary dedication to children in foster care. Dawn Dillon, Bonnie Allison and Dorothy Rinderle have each given more than a decade of their lives to ensure that children in foster care have a voice in court […]
Mesa County and the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management are inviting local non-agricultural producers and supplier businesses that were impacted by the Turner Gulch Fire to complete a Business Impact Survey to help local, tribal and state authorities better understand the fire’s economic and physical effects on the business community. The survey […]
On Sept. 25, the Bureau of Land Management reopened public lands in Mesa County that the bureau had closed because of the Turner Gulch and Wright Draw Fires. The BLM announced an emergency closure July 15 to ensure public and firefighter safety during fire-suppression efforts. The bureau issued the rescission, because agency officials determined the […]
The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to its members Sept. 19 to notify them about its nominations for the four open seats on the board of directors. The chamber’s nominating committee, in accordance with its bylaws, met Sept. 12 and submitted the following nominees for three-year terms: Kristin Lee, Vectra Bank; Mai […]
The Confluence Center of Colorado, 2600 Dos Rios Drive, will host its grand opening Nov. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The six nonprofit organizations that are occupying the building are: RiversEdge West; EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum; One Riverfront; Colorado National Monument Association; Colorado West Land Trust; and Colorado Canyons Association. The grand opening will […]
Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction announced its new officers for the 2026 fiscal year. The incoming president is Stephanie Garcia-Hagen, and Audrey Kiser is the president-elect, while Tim Haggerty is past-president. Returning officers are Treasurer Alan Watkins, Assistant Treasurer Chris Thompson and Secretary Russ Adsit. Trish Hausenbauer will be a new board member. Returning board […]
The Museums of Western Colorado announced it will host its first Oktoberfest at Cross Orchards Historic Site on Oct. 10-11. The two-day celebration combines the best of fall traditions with fundraising, live music, local food and brews and family-friendly fun. Tickets for both days and more information about the weekend’s festivities are available online at […]
Grand Valley Brew Runs has partnered with several Grand Valley microbreweries to provide a series of holiday-season fun runs that start and end at a local brewery. The events are centered around craft beer and supporting local businesses and nonprofits, according to a news release from Grand Valley Brew Runs. The fund-raising beneficiaries remain to […]
Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County will host its third annual Hope Through Homes fundraiser on Oct. 17, 5 to 8 p.m., at 3038 Stratton Drive (John Hoffman Subdivision) in Grand Junction. Alpine Bank is the title sponsor for this year’s event, which promises a high-energy, family-friendly evening packed with live music by Peach Street […]