Luxury guest ranch opens shooting academy

A luxury guest ranch near DeBeque has added shooting instruction to the outdoor recreational activities offered there. The Kessler Canyon Shooting Academy offers instruction in long-range and wing shooting techniques as well as opportunities for students to put their skills to the test in big game and upland bird hunting. Students learn ethical, proficient and […]

Scrap metal recycler opens Clifton facility

Recla Metals has opened a scrap metal recycling operation in Clifton as part of expanding operations in Western Colorado. The Clifton facility is located at 151 Second St. at F Road and open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. The facility recycles non-ferrous metals, including aluminum cans, appliances […]

Grand Junction real estate firm relocates offices

United Country-RealQuest Realty has relocated offices to 2518 Monument Road, Unit B, in Grand Junction. The firm is part of the United Country network of more than 500 conventional and auction real estate  offices, most of them located in smaller towns and rural areas. The Grand Junction franchise ranks among the top land brokerages in […]

Lottery winnings ad up to big money in Mesa County

Mesa County retailers sold 110 winning lottery tickets worth more than $599 each during the 2013 fiscal year, bringing collective winnings to nearly $600,000, the Colorado Lottery reported. That total doesn’t include a $2 million Powerball ticket sold at East Valley Liquors in Clifton on Aug. 8. During the 2012 calendar year, Mesa County retailers […]

Grant to support health care programs

Hilltop Community Resources in Grand Junction has received a grant from the Colorado Health Foundation for more than $139,000 for each of three years. The grant will support four Hilltop programs that offer health care education and access to low-income families in Mesa as well as Delta and Montrose counties. For more information about Hilltop […]

Chamber program promotes nonprofit awareness

A new program offers nonprofit organizations a way to connect with donors by posting information on the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce website. The Chamber for Good program allows local organizations with tax-exempt status that serve local needs to post general information about their operations as well as specific information about needed donations, whether […]

Bakery and cafe serving peachy fare to patrons

Main Street Bagels has added Palisade peaches to the fare available at the artisan bakery and cafe in downtown Grand Junction. For a limited time, peach muffins and rolls, peach pie granola and fresh peach smoothies will be served. Other local produce also will be served in salads, sandwiches and soups. Located at 559 Main […]

McDonald’s restaurants to serve up free breakfasts

McDonald’s restaurants in Colorado will serve up free fare to school children as part of an effort to promote the importance of a good breakfast. From 6 to 9 a.m. Sept. 4, participating restaurants will serve free breakfasts to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The fare will include an Egg McMuffin or Egg White […]

Appraisal firm plans Value the Valley picnic

Brownlee Appraisal Services in Grand Junction has scheduled its annual Value the Valley picnic for Sept. 26. The free event is set for 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the grand pavilion at Canyon View Park near 24 Road and Interstate Highway 70. The event is open to the public and will include food and prizes. […]