Couple joins real estate firm

Mathew “Mat” and Lori Enriquez have joined Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Mat Enriquez obtained his Colorado real estate license in 2008. He previously worked for United Parcel Service for 10 years. He graduated from Colorado State University in 1996. Lori Enriquez previously joined Heiden Homes in 2009 and returned to the […]

Account executive earns award for sales performance

Shayna Heiney, an account executive with Comcast Spotlight in Grand Junction, has been recognized for her sales performance during 2013. Heiney was named a top billing account executive and received the President’s Club award for her efforts.  The President’s Club program recognizes top sales professionals who demonstrate excellence, performance and results.  Comcast Spotlight operates a […]

West Slope bank opens Front Range location

After 40 years of expanding its operations across Western Colorado, Alpine Bank has opened its first location on the Front Range. The new branch is located in the Union Station neighborhood in downtown Denver. “We are thrilled to open our first location in downtown Denver and expand our services from the mountains to the city,” […]

Farm opens greenhouse and stand for the season

Sage Creations Organic Farm in Palisade has opened its boutique greenhouse and farm stand for the season. The operation offers more than 200 different certified organic lavender cultivars as well as other herbs and flowers, chilies, eggplants, peppers and heirloom and cherry tomatoes. The farm stand specializes in handcrafted lavender items, including bath and body […]

Surgical and aesthetic care practice opens

Dr. Brad Case has opened a surgical and aesthetics care practice in Grand Junction. Valley Surgical Care & Aesthetics is located at 2478 Patterson Road, Suite 4. Case offers diagnosis and surgical treatments of a wide range of conditions, including minimally invasive laproscopic surgery as well as cosmetic procedures. “I’m delighted to offer another option […]

CMU professor wins journalism education award

Eric Sandstrom, an assistant professor of mass communications at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, was named Journalism Educator of the Year by the Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Sandstrom has taught at CMU since 2007. He previously taught at Kent State and Cleveland State universities and worked for newspapers in […]

Auction to raise money for food assistance

A benefit online auction is scheduled to continue through 5 p.m. May 15 as Major Mortgage in Grand Junction accepts bids for Country Jam tickets to raise money for Kids Aid. Bids will be accepted for a package that includes two, four-day, reserved-seating tickets to the Country Jam country music festival and a campsite. All […]

Book store plans author events

Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction will host a series of free events featuring local authors. The first presentation in the new “Off the Shelf” series is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 14 at the store, located at 439 Main St. The event will feature Eliot Cowan, a teacher and author who has […]

Record store marks 26 years in business

Triple Play Records in downtown Grand Junction plans to mark 26 years in business with an anniversary celebration that will include a sidewalk sale with discounted prices and disc jockeys playing records. The event is set for May 9 to 11 at 530 Main St. A sidewalk sale will offer cassette tapes for $1, vinyl […]

Homeowner association presentation planned

A free presentation offering information about homeowner associations is scheduled for May 12 in Grand Junction. The presentation is set for 5:30 p.m. at the Mesa County Library, 530 Grand Ave. The event will address two topics: Recently enacted laws affecting homeowner associations, including a new debt collection law and penalties for associations that fail […]