Take ’n’ bake pizza chain No. 1 in consumer surveys

Papa Murphy’s, a take n’ bake pizza chain whose 1,350 stores includes two locations in the Grand Valley, ranks first in two consumer surveys. Papa Murphy’s placed first among full- and limited-service food chains in the 2013 Consumer Restaurant Brand Metrics ranking by Technomic, a food industry consulting and research firm. In a two-year study […]

Mexican restaurant reopens after makeover

Dos Hombres has reopened following remodeling and renovation work on the Grand Junction restaurant. “Over the course of the last 10 days, our kitchen received some necessary repairs and new equipment. And the bar and dining areas received a much-needed facelift. It really looks great,” said owner Scott Howard. The changes extend to a menu […]

Restaurant donating to Latimer House program

Pantuso’s Ristorante in Grand Junction will donate a proceed of sales from every Wednesday in April to a program for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. “I have been overwhelmed by the community’s support of our business, and I am happy for the opportunity to give something back,” owner Chris Blackburn said of the […]

Chiropractic association plans movie presentations

The Mesa County Chiropractic Association will present a film series called Movies That Matter By Doctors Who Care. The series will start with a showing of “Doctored” scheduled for 7 p.m. April 25 at the Avalon Theater, located at 645 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. The film offers a look at health care practitioners […]

Collectible mugs on sale in fund-raiser

An annual fund-raiser selling collectible mugs filled with beauty products, candy and other gift items will continue through May 17. Eide Bailly CPAs & Business Advisors will present Extraordinary Women 2013, a benefit for Hilltop Community Resources programs that assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Collectible mugs featuring the original artwork of Dianna […]

Retirement community schedules free events

Mesa View has scheduled a series of free events for May at the independent retirement community located at 601 Horizon Place in Grand Junction, Those events will include a presentation on container gardening set for 2 p.m. May 3, live jazz music starting at 3 p.m. May 4 and a Cinco de Mayor celebration all […]

Solar power and energy efficiency firms combine operations

Atlasta Solar and Energywise Companies have joined operations in Grand Junction to offer in one location a range of services related to solar power systems and energy conservation. The two businesses are located at 1111 S. Seventh St. Atlasta Solar offers photovoltaic and thermal solar systems for residential and commercial installations as well as smaller […]

Race for a cause: Mother’s Day benefit planned

Plan Ahead Events, a full-service meeting and event management company, will join in sponsoring a benefit Mother’s Day 5-kilometer run and walk in the Grand Valley. Participants are scheduled to gather from 8 to 8:45 a.m. May 12 at Matchett Park, located at 28 1/4 and Patterson roads. The race is set to start at […]