Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction has scheduled four more book-signing events for July. The store, located at 439 Main St., plans events for: July 11 with Jim Hale, author of “An Alaskan Life of High Adventure.” July 18 with Mike Shults, author of “Happy Life, Easy Life” and “My Blue Water Navy.” […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will accept applications through Aug. 2 for district wildlife manager trainees. District wildlife managers handle law enforcement, resource management and public education. Trainees undergo a year-long training process that includes law enforcement certification. The entry level position is open to Colorado residents with college degrees in wildlife management, biology or a […]
Retailers selling lottery and scratch tickets in Grand Junction collectively produced more than $3.2 million in proceeds during 2012, according to new statistics from the Colorado Lottery. Over the past 30 years, the Colorado Lottery has returned more than $2.4 billion in proceeds to the state to fund conservation, open space, parks, recreation and wildlife […]
Great Clips, a hair salon brand with more than 3,300 locations throughout the United States and Canada, recently passed a milestone for online check-ins with the 10 millionth customer using the program. Since the program was launched in 2011, the number of customers using online check-ins has increased to more than 800,000 a month and […]
CoorsTek has acquired an England-based company that specializes in advanced ceramic manufacturing, trading and consulting. The acquisition of Dynamic-Materials and its wholly owned subsidiary, Dynamic-Ceramic, is expected to further expand the CoorsTek product line in international markets. “Dynamic-Ceramic offers exceptionally high-end components to their international base of customers. We will significantly expand their offering to […]
AT&T now offers 4G LTE service in Grand Junction, offering customers faster Internet speeds on their mobile devices. “With 4G LTE in Grand Junction, customers will be able to download, upload, stream and game faster than ever before on our 4G LTE network. As we see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, our ongoing investments in […]
The application deadline has been extended to July 31 for middle and high school students interested in participating in the Young Entrepreneur Academy in Grand Junction. “We realize that summer is a difficult time to set and meet deadlines. And we want to make sure that every budding student entrepreneur in the valley is aware […]
A company that specializes in low-cost travel between smaller communities and leisure destinations has joined in efforts to host a benefit dodgeball tournament in Grand Junction as part of a marketing campaign to urge travelers to dodge high fares. Allegiant Travel Co., the National Dodgeball League and Grand Junction Regional Airport will host a science […]
Book-signing events featuring local authors will continue in July at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, located at 2451 Patterson Road in Grand Junction. Events are set for 2 to 4 p.m. on: July 6 with Mel Stevens, author of “Spanish Gold” and “Santa Fe Riches.” July 13 with Marcella Martyn, author of “New Ages and Other […]
Grand Junction Harley-Davidson has scheduled a benefit event dubbed “Hawgs for Dawgs” to raise money for the Roice-Hurst Humane Society. A poker run and after-ride event is set for June 29. Rider signups are set for 9 to 10 a.m. at the dealership, 2747 Crossroads Blvd. The cost is $15 per rider or $25 per […]