Animal hospital caters to cats

Tiara Rado Animal Hospital in Grand Junction offers what’s described as concierge cat care designed to make trips to the veterinarian less traumatic. The care includes safe transportation and check-in procedures as well as a separate entrance and more cat-friendly examination room. “We collaborate with owners to keep their cat comfortable. We have carriers and […]

Artwork selected for Winefest poster

Artwork by Sandy King has been selected for the commemorative poster for the 2016 Colorado Mountain Winefest. The piece, titled “Grapevine,” placed first in the poster competition. Artwork titled “Vintage Riverbend” by Susan Metzger placed second. Artwork titled “Harvest Delight” by Kathryn McBride came in third. “The 2016 Colorado Winefest art contest and reception was […]

Applicants sought for college scholarships

Applications will be accepted through March 15 for college scholarships awarded in honor of the founder and chairman of Alpine Bank. J. Robert Young scholarships are available to graduates of public high schools in locations served by Alpine Bank.  Applicants must have at least a 2.75 grade point average on a four-point scale and plan […]

Radio event to showcase artists and artisans

A total of more than 70 regional artists, artisans and musicians are expected to participate in a week-long exhibition in Grand Junction designed as a cultural showcase. Gallery 88.1 — Art Interplay is scheduled for Feb. 27 to March 5 on the lower floor of the KAFM community radio station located at 1310 Ute Ave. […]

Registration under way for county course

Applications are being accepted for a free course offering an inside look at the Mesa County government. The next Inside Mesa County course is set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays March 14 to May 9 at the Mesa County Workforce Center, 512 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. The course also will include noon […]

Grand Valley Magazine ceases operations

Grand Valley Magazine — a publication highlighting the people, landscape and lifestyle of Western Colorado — has ceased operations. Krystyn Hartman, founder and publisher of Grand Valley Magazine, announced the January 2016 issue would be the last. The decision was in part a financial one, Hartman said. “Basically, we overestimated the advertising market for our […]

Valentine’s dance planned for people over 55

Hilltop Community Resources and the Beacon Senior Newspaper have scheduled a Valentine’s dance for couples and individuals age 55 and over. The dance is set for 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in the garden room of the Commons at Hilltop, located at 625 27 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. The event will include a […]

Firm garners recognition for adding peppers with relish

A Grand Valley business nearly eponymous for its decadent cheesecakes has earned additional recognition for a spicy Southern relish. “We feel that by combining our love of heat with a sweet and savory Southern staple, we’ve created the perfect combination of sweet and heat,” said Lee Mathis, owner of Decadence Gourmet. The company was among […]

Consulting firm deploys drones to offer additional services

HRL Compliance Solutions has added the use of an unmanned aerial system to the services offered by the Grand Junction-based environmental consulting firm. As a division of HRL Compliance Solutions, DragonFly AI offers aerial surveying and imaging services for a wide range of applications. The use of drones provides immediate results in the form of […]