Ruby Canyon Engineering based in Grand Junction has entered into an agreement with Earth Protect to offer more services. The companies bring to the partnership different, but complimentary, capabilities. Ruby Canyon offers a range of services to quantify, verify and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “We work in all North American carbon markets, helping develop reporting […]
Abbey Carpet & Floor in Grand Junction now offers carpeting manufactured to resist stains, dirt and pet odors. Moreover, the company is putting the new technology to the test. “This carpet is indestructible against food and beverages. We are giving away samples of Forever Clean carpet and giving 70 percent off on flooring to anyone […]
Registration is still under way for restaurants, wineries and other food and beverage businesses that want to participate in an upcoming event in Palisade pairing fine foods and drinks. “We welcome anyone who would like to join us,” said Anne Tally, co-owner of the Wine Country Inn, which will host Edesia on March 29. “We’ve […]
Pinnacol Assurance marked a milestone in celebrating a century of providing workers’ compensation insurance to Colorado employers. The celebration included a ceremony at the State Capitol and a proclamation by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper. “Colorado’s workers’ compensation system is considered to be one of the best in the country because it effectively balances the needs […]
Hilltop Community Resources in Grand Junction is among five employers nationwide to earn awards recognizing their efforts to promote healthy and productive workplaces. Hilltop received the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award from the American Psychological Association during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Hilltop won the award for medium-sized nonprofit organizations. Hilltop earned the same award from […]
Mesa County will continue offering building permits and inspection services in cities and towns in the county under renewed contracts. Mesa County commissioners voted to renew contracts to offer building permits and conduct inspections in Grand Junction as well as Collbran, DeBeque, Fruita and Palisade. While each city and town operates its own planning departments, […]
Members of the Grand Junction Area Realtors Association collected nearly 4,000 pounds of food during the group’s latest drive for the Salvation Army. The Fill the Basket food drive was conducted at area grocery stories. Five member teams from GJARA also contributed to the event. “We’re very proud of our teams. We collected 3,764 pounds […]
A Western Colorado-based bank has retained its certification for meeting international standards for environmental management. Alpine Bank has been recertified for another three years to maintain its International Standards Organization (ISO) 14001 designation. Alpine Bank first earned the designation in 2006 and has been recertified three times since then. The bank remains the only financial […]
A series of free events featuring authors continues in March at Barnes & Noble in Grand Junction. A discussion and book signing set for 7 p.m. March 18 will feature Shannon Baker, author of “Tattered Legacy.” The third in a series of mysteries involving Nora Abbott, “Tattered Legacy” is set in Moab, Utah. The book […]
Scott McCandless, president of a truck dealership that operates a location in Grand Junction, has been named 2015 Dealer of the Year by the American Truck Dealers, Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and Procede Software. McCandless operates McCandless Truck Center, an International Truck dealership for Colorado with six locations across the state, including a location at […]