An energy company has earned statewide recognition for its efforts to reduce air emissions by fueling a drilling rig in Western Colorado with natural gas. WPX Energy was among the winners of four awards presented by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission that recognize operations in the state during 2013. WPX Energy won an […]
A Western Colorado bank has joined in efforts to raise money to add two parcels of land to the recreational and open spaces in the Grand Valley. Through Oct. 1, Alpine Bank will match donations up to $12,500 for what’s called the Bookends acquisition. “We’ve established a $12,500 matching grant, but we need the community’s […]
A Grand Junction golf course has revamped its website to offer unique views of the course as it winds through the desert landscape — from the vantage of an unmanned aerial vehicle. “We knew that using the video series would give people a unique look at our course,” said C.J. Rhyne, golf professional at the […]
Family Health West in Fruita offers $25 physicals for Mesa County School District 51 students participating in sports. Physicals will be offered between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays at the clinic located at 215 N. Plum St. Students should bring appropriate forms. Call 858-2190 to schedule an appointment. “We will perform a physical exam […]
A series of events featuring local authors continues at Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction. Off the Shelf events are set for Thursdays at the store, located at 439 Main St., and include readings, presentations and workshops. The July 31 event will start at 6 p.m. and feature Rebecca Carpenter, author of “Total […]
ReGenesis Plastic Surgery & Skin Care Center in Grand Junction hosts a clinic offering a range of services to patients born with cleft lips or palates and other craniofacial birth defects. “Our cleft clinic allows for patients to come to one office and see multiple doctors. We feel like it’s a great opportunity to have […]
Junction West RV Park in Grand Junction has joined the Cruise Inn brand of recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds. Tom and Mari Garland, owners of Junction West RV Park, said their operation fits in well with the Cruise Inn brand in offering well-maintained facilities and modern amenities along with friendly customer service. Cruise Inn was […]
A variety of events are scheduled to continue through Aug. 10 at the Barnes & Noble store in Grand Junction as part of a nationwide Get Pop-Cultured celebration of popular culture. A sing-along and storytime event set for 7 p.m. Aug. 1 will celebrate “Frozen,” the highest-grossing animated film of all time. Participants also will […]
Tickets are available for an annual car raffle to benefit KAFM community radio in Grand Junction. Tickets sell for $20 and offer a chance to win a 2001 Toyota Solara convertible donated by Harry and Joanie Griff with improvements donated by Big O Tires, Duncan and Son’s Upholstery, Moore’s Auto Body, Sound Stage and Sullivan’s […]
Volunteers from Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates and St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction assisted with an annual summer camp for children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Dr. Mary Beth Deering, a pediatric orthopaedist with RMOA, and RMOA also sponsored Camp Freedom on the Grand Mesa. Colorado Discover Ability stages the event, offering adaptive experiences in […]