Marc Foster has taken over as executive director of the KAFM community radio station in Grand Junction. Foster, who was selected from among 16 candidates, long has served as a volunteer and member of KAFM. He succeeds Ryan Stringfellow, who plans to pursue other business and personal interests. “Marc’s long-time dedication and experience at the […]
Foundation Repair of Western Colorado provides radon testing for homeowners as well as ways to mitigate high levels of radon. “Fall and winter are the ideal times to test for radon in the home, since windows are typically closed and any radon in the home will not be diluted with fresh air from outdoors,” said […]
As part of an observance of the recent National Protect Your Identity Week, First National Bank of the Rockies reminds people of ways to prevent identity theft. “FNBR works diligently to protect our customers from identity theft. We use a combination of safeguards to protect customer information, such as employee training, strict privacy policies and […]
Stacey Mascarenas has joined the Family Health West Board of Trustees. “We are very fortunate to have Stacey on our board. She is truly an asset to this community and we are pleased to have her support and contributions as a board member,” said Dennis Ficklin, president and chief executive officer of Family Health West. […]
Lil’ Guido’s Pizzeria in Clifton plans a grand opening celebration for Nov. 4, serving lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. The celebration will include discounted lunch and dinner specials as well as live entertainment. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of proceeds to the Grand Valley Rescue […]
High Desert Martial Arts recently celebrated 21 years of operation in the Grand Valley. Located at 560 S. Westgate Drive, High Desert Martial Arts offers instruction in various martial arts as well as fitness and children’s programs. For more information, call 243-8010 or log on to the Internet website located at www.highdesertmartialarts.com.
American National Bank awarded $500 in gift certificates to downtown Grand Junction shops and restaurants as part of a farmers’ market giveaway. Alexandria Clark won the prize after her name was selected in a drawing of more than 640 entries turned in during the farmers’ market season at an information booth and Grand Valley American […]
Papa Murphy’s has brought back its jack-o-lantern pizza for the Halloween season. The pizza features pepperoni slices and freshly grated cheese arranged to resemble a jack-o-lantern. Like other Papa Murphy pizzas, the jack-o-lantern pizza takes 12 to 18 minutes to bake in customers’ ovens. Prices and participation vary nationwide. Papa Murphy’s operates one of the […]
Boulder Creek Winery won the best of show award at the Colorado Mountain Winefest Best of Fest Winemaking Competition for its 2007 cabernet sauvignon. Boulder Creek Winery from Boulder topped a total of 166 entries from 29 Colorado wineries in the event, sponsored by Moody-Valley Insurance Agency in Grand Junction. “The Colorado wine industry has […]
Entries will be accepted through Dec. 31 for an annual photography contest that highlights the agricultural industry in Colorado. Entries must have been taken in 2010 and relate to agriculture. Prizes will be awarded in four subject areas: agritourism, crops, livestock and people. For entries or more information, call (303) 239-4119 or log on to […]