Free health workshop planned

The Commons of Hilltop in Grand Junction has scheduled a series of free presentations designed to help people with chronic health conditions feel better and maintain active and independent lifestyles. The six-week-long Be Well Colorado workshop is set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays Aug. 28 to Oct. 2 at 625 27 1/2 Road. The […]

Restaurant schedules $1 burrito anniversary promotion

The Pancheros Mexican Grill in Montrose will join in a 20th anniversary celebration that will include $1 burritos. The event is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Montrose location at 3410 Williams Drive. Nationwide, Pancheros Mexican Grill operates 50 locations offering fresh-pressed tortillas filled with high-quality ingredients.   The company plans to […]

Bank of Colorado to match donations to wildfire fund

Bank of Colorado branches across the state are accepting donations for an American Red Cross relief fund established to assist victims of wildfires. Bank of Colorado will match donations made through Aug. 31 up to a total of $15,000. Bank of Colorado operates 25 branches in the state, including  locations at 200 Grand Avenue and […]

Trailer business top KZ dealer for second year

Humphrey RV & Trailer in Grand Junction has been named the top dealer for the KZ brand of recreational vehicles for a second consecutive year. “We have taken it back to basics with out customers. Treat people right and they will be a loyal customer,” said Brad Humphrey, owner of Humphrey RV & Trailer. “That […]

Grand Junction firm wins safety award

Capco in Grand Junction is among six Colorado companies that have received statewide awards for workplace safety. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) honored Capco and the other companies at a reception at the governor’s executive residence in Denver. Founded in 1958, Capco manufactures military hardware. Capco earned additional recognition earlier this year […]

Energy firms awarded for environmental and recycling efforts

Energy companies with exploration and production operations in Western Colorado were among the latest winners of awards presented by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Anadarko Petroleum, East Cheyenne Gas Storage, Encana Oil and Gas (USA), Oxy USA, SG Interests I and WPX Energy received outstanding operator awards. Encana earned recognition for environmental protection […]

Winery to host benefit concert

Grande River Vineyards in Palisade will host a benefit concert to raise money for Mesa County Partners. A concert featuring jazz singer Hazel Miller and her band is scheduled for Aug. 11 at the winery, located at  787 N. Elberta Ave. near Exit 42 off Interstate Highway 70. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. […]

Chiropractic clinic plans free health workshops

New Life Chiropractic in Grand Junction has scheduled a series of free health workshops for August. A workshop on rehabilitation exercises is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at New Life Chiropractic, located at 2532 Patterson Road, No. 15. The workshop will cover stretching and strengthening exercises for the ankles, back, core, knees, neck and […]

Railroad donates $5,000 to parent support group

The Union Pacific Railroad has donated $5,000 to the Parenting Place of Western Colorado. The donation will be used to expand programs and assist families involved in ongoing parenting groups and educational efforts. Located at 1505 Chipeta Ave. in Grand Junction, the Parenting Place of Western Colorado helps parents build healthy relationships with their children […]

Car wash installs improvements

Splish Splash Car Wash has improved its Grand Junction facility by adding more pumps to clean mud off vehicles and new awnings to shade customers using the free vacuum stations. Two new pumps expelling recycled water at 400 gallons a minute better remove the mud that can stick to vehicles, especially trucks and recreational vehicles. […]