Antonelli’s Advanced Automotive has joined with the Magic 93.1 and 92.3 The Moose radio stations to give a car to someone in need in the Grand Valley. Nominations for recipients will be accepted through July 10. In 150 words or less, people should explain why a particular person needs a vehicle. On July 21, one […]
Powderhorn Mountain Resort has opened for summer operations that include mountain biking, hiking, food services and lodging. “We’re thrilled to kick off the summer season, “ said Sam Williams, general manager of the resort on the Grand Mesa east of Grand Junction. “We’ve done some significant improvement on existing trails and construction of the new […]
A home health care agency based in Grand Junction has expanded in opening a branch in Glenwood Springs. The Home Care of the Grand Valley branch in Glenwood Springs is located in a 100-year-old home at 929 Cooper Ave., Suite 2, that previously housed Columbine Home Health. Hans Lutgring, former executive director of Columbine Home […]
CoorsTek has joined in a pilot program and will offer youth apprenticeships at its manufacturing operations in Grand Junction and Golden. CoorsTek will offer the apprenticeships through CareerWise Colorado. The program coordinates apprenticeships among businesses, high school students and educators. Students completing the program earn wages while gaining real-world skills, industry credentials and college credit […]
Ariel Clinical Services, an organization that provides a range of services through its offices in Grand Junction and elsewhere, has earned further recognition for its efforts to promote workplace wellness. Ariel Clinical Services has been recognized as a Health Links Certified Healthy Business Partner. “With the addition of our wellness program, we are seeing improved […]
Daniel Flinn, a firefighter with the Lower Valley Fire District in Fruita, has completed the U.S. Fire Administration National Fire Academy managing officer program. The program includes a total of five online and classroom courses, four more courses at the National Fire Academy in Maryland and a community based capstone project. The Lower Valley Fire […]
The latest edition of an annual directory of farmers’ markets, roadside stands and agritourism activities in Colorado is now available. The 2017 Colorado Farm Fresh Directory lists 100 farmers’ markets and a total of more than 200 roadside stands, wineries and other attractions. The directory is available for free at chambers of commerce, libraries and […]
Sprigs and Sprouts of Western Colorado has purchased the FluffiLuff Gift Company. Owners Ruth Elkins and Linda Bailey expect to offer FluffiLuff product lines through Sprigs and Sprouts, located at 3669 G Road in Palisade, and other retailers nationwide. Brenn Luff, a botanical folklorist, founded FluffiLuff in 2008 to sell a range of gift products […]
Stephanie Woolley, a member of the Shafer Team at Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties in Grand Junction, donated to Helping Hands, an organization supporting state employees in times of need. Coldwell Banker operates a Distinctive Angels program offering money and the services of employee volunteers to nonprofit organizations. Woolley works on the behalf of the Coldwell […]
The Community Hospital Foundation has unveiled donor bricks and pavers to honor people who’ve supported construction of a new hospital in Grand Junction as well as celebrate the growth of the operation. The Community Hospital Foundation launched the brick fund-raising campaign in 2012 and offered the opportunity to purchase larger pavers starting in 2015. To […]