Plastic surgery procedures gaining acceptance

Even as procedures become more popular and commonplace, the stigma and secrecy that once surrounded plastic surgery has substantially decreased. “Plastic surgery doesn’t have the stigma it used to. Most people still want to keep the fact that they’re having a procedure quiet. But the idea of having plastic surgery has become more acceptable than […]

Marketing firm kicks off new year with new name

A Grand Junction-based marketing, advertising and business development firm has changed its name as well as updated its logo and website. Ryan, Sawyer & Whitney is now RSW Partners. “We are taking this opportunity to rebrand ourselves for a number of reasons,” said Tom Y. Sawyer, president of the firm. “RSW Partners shortens the syllables […]

Fruita chamber fills board positions

Joel Kincaid has been appointed president of the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce Board for 2011. Kincaid owns Merge 2 Media, a marketing, design and research agency in Fruita. He has served on the chamber board for three years, including a term as vice president in 2010. Megan Sears of Town & Country Finance will […]

Pediatric practice earns award for promoting childhood literacy

Western Colorado Pediatric Associates in Grand Junction has been recognized for its efforts to promote childhood literacy. Western Colorado Pediatric Associates is the latest recipient of the Richard Robinson Award, named in honor of the president and chief executive officer of Scholastic. The practice will receive 1,000 books and a representative of the practice will […]

Listings due feb. 1 for annual directory of Colorado agricultural operations

Farmers and ranchers have until Feb. 1 to list their operations in an annual statewide directory. The 27th edition of the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory will list agritourism activities, community supported agriculture producers, farmers’ markets, roadside stands and u-pick operations. More than 100,000 copies of the directory will be distributed throughout the state. The directory […]

West Slope wineries earn recognition at latest Jefferson Cup competition

Two Western Colorado wineries were among those receiving recognition in the Jefferson Cup Invitational competition. Canyon Wind Cellars in Palisade received a “great” designation for its 2007 petite verdot and two additional “merits.” Reeder Mesa Vineyards in Whitewater received three “merits.” Bookcliff Vineyards, a Boulder winery that uses grapes grown near Palisade, won a Jefferson […]