The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) has been awarded grant to develop a pest-management program to combat corn earworm that is causing millions of dollars of damage to sweet corn production in western Colorado and could potentially damage other crops. Counting the match amounts from cooperating organizations, the grant totals $351,670. The grant […]
Mesa County Valley School District 51 unveiled a new board-management platform that makes it easier for families, staff and the community to stay informed and engaged. BoardBook aligns with the district’s three-year, community-driven strategic plan, which includes a focus on access to information, clear communication and public transparency. The new platform streamlines how the District […]
The Mesa County Women’s Network will host its next luncheon April 8 at noon at Enzo’s Ristorante Italiano, 707 Horizon Drive. All attendees must register. Lunch is free for members and $30 for nonmember drop-ins. These monthly luncheons are an opportunity to engage with a dynamic community of women and learn and grow.
Lynn Ashton, a real estate agent with Realty ONE Group Western Slope is partnering with Homes for Heroes, a national program designed to provide significant savings for people who serve as firefighters, law enforcement, active and retired military personnel, healthcare workers and educators. This collaboration allows Ashton to offer special benefits and discounts to local […]
Lighthouse HR Support hired Kerry Strauss as a human resources advisory specialist. Since 2014, Strauss has expertise in employee relations, training and policy development and has conducted hundreds of interviews, helping businesses find the right fit for their teams. Strauss has a bachelor’s degree in business and organizational management from Warner University in Florida. “Her […]
The Board of Mesa County Commissioners will host a town hall meeting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, at the Clifton Community Center, 3270 D 1/2 Road. Mesa County residents are encouraged to attend and ask Commissioners Bobbie Daniel, Cody Davis and J.J. Fletcher questions.
A fundraiser for the Confluence Center of Colorado and its building that is being constructed at 2600 Dos Rios Drive will take place March 29 at Monument Vista Place, 1785 Broadway Ave., from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The building is designed to unite six key nonprofit organizations: RiversEdge West; EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum; One […]
Recognizing the ongoing housing crisis and the increase in people seeking shelter and transitional housing, the Bray Cares Foundation awarded $500 emergency-housing grants to three local nonprofits. “We understand that emergencies don’t wait for grant cycles,” said Robert Bray, CEO of Bray and Company and founder of the Bray Cares Foundation. “These grants are designed […]
Enhanced roads are coming to Clifton after the Mesa County Commission approved a $2.58 million contract with A-1 Chipseal Co. to complete the 2025 Surface Treatment Project. This year’s Surface Treatment Project will include crack seal, cape seal and slurry seal treatments on 28 miles of roads in the Pear Park and south Clifton area. […]
The City of Grand Junction will host Coffee with the City Manager on March 24, 7:30 a.m., at Colorado Craft Coffee and Beer House, 1144 N. 12th St. These events are an opportunity for residents to have a conversation with the city manager and members of city staff to learn about city-related projects and become […]