Martin Mortuary in Grand Junction has scheduled a two-day event to celebrate the traditions associated with Dia de los Muertos — Day of the Dead. The celebration is set for noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 2 at Martin Mortuary, located at 550 North Ave. The festivities will […]
Entries will be accepted through Nov. 8 for an elevator pitch contest in which small and medium-sized business in Colorado will submit 90-second videos as they vie for a $20,000 grant from FirstBank The videos will be judged on the basis of content, creativity and originality. A panel of outside business experts will review the […]
A newspaper has ceased operations in the Grand Valley after more than 10 years of publishing daily and then weekly issues. The Grand Junction Free Press published its last edition Oct. 16. Ben Rogers, general manager of the newspaper, announced the closure in a column published a week earlier. “This decision was very challenging for […]
Bray Property Management has opened an office in Montrose at 1020 S. Townsend Ave., Unit A. “After researching the area and being encouraged by members of the community, we thought the time was right to open an office,” said Robert Bray, chief executive officer of Bray Real Estate based in Grand Junction. Lily Redden, a […]
ANB Bank has been honored for promoting a workplace culture that supports the professional and personal accomplishments of women. The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce presented ANB Bank the Company of the Year Award for medium-sized businesses. The award recognizes businesses that encourage the advancement and leadership of women, provide equal pay, contract with women-owned […]
Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction has scheduled a presentation and demonstration on biofeedback. The event is set for 11 a.m. Oct. 27 at the store, located at 439 Main St., and will feature Yvonne Barron. Barron has been trained in biofeedback as well as essential oil and herbal therapies, foot reflexology, kienesiology […]
The Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda chapter at Colorado Mesa University has scheduled a benefit event for children. The Harvest Fest is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 in Dominguez Hall, located near the corner of Cannell and Kennedy avenues on the Grand Junction campus. The Harvest Fest is designed to […]
The Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center has scheduled a free clinic for Oct. 28 at its facility at 2478 Patterson Road, Suite 1, in Grand Junction. The clinic is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will offer screenings and exams to nonestablished patients. Appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. […]
A Grand Junction brewery and restaurant operation plans to mark 10 years in business with a week-long celebration that will include a festival featuring seven regional breweries. “It’s hard to believe we have been Kannah Creek Brewing Co. for 10 years,” said Jim Jeffryes, co-owner and head brewer. “We thought, initially, that if we could […]
Three real estate professionals have been recognized for their work by annual awards presented by the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association. Joanna Little, an agent with RE/MAX 4000, was named Realtor of the year. Jamie Moats, an agent with Coldwell Bankers Distinctive Properties, was named rookie of the year. Erika Doyle, broker and owner of […]