Registration is open for Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado’s 11th Annual Economic Development Summit, which takes place Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grand River Health Event Center in Rifle. The theme of this year’s summit is “The Next Frontier: Pioneering Advanced Industries.” Join local leaders, entrepreneurs and industry experts as the summit […]
The Cross Orchards Farmers Market makes its season debut June 27 and will take place every Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, through Sept. 19 at the Museums of Western Colorado’s Cross Orchards Historic Site, 3073 F Road. The farmers market will feature fresh produce, baked goods, handmade products, specialty foods, artwork and more. Train rides, […]
Building on the success of its sold-out inaugural Broadway season, the Asteria Theatre at Colorado Mesa University announced the return of the Broadway Series with seven world-class productions coming to Grand Junction. Tickets are on sale now. This season’s lineup includes: The Wiz; Legally Blonde; Stomp; Waitress; Shucked; Clue; and Mystic Pizza. “The inaugural 2025-2026 […]
Housing Resources of Western Colorado announced it was awarded a 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority to develop Crawford Commons, a 60-unit affordable housing community in Clifton. Crawford Commons will offer a mix of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes designed to serve individuals and families across a […]
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties announced six professionals from its Grand Junction office made the list for the 2026 RealTrends Verified Rankings, which “has served as the real estate industry’s most respected performance benchmark for more than 30 years.” Coldwell Banker said in a news release there are no applications or nominations for the list. RealTrends […]
Good Quote – This came from Bananas Fun Park owner Chris Burns when discussing the updates recently made to the park: “I think if you’ve been to our facility, if you walk around, the place is beautiful. It’s to me the most beautiful seven acres in town. You will not find a weed. It’s clean. […]
Mesa County released its 2026 State of the County video, highlighting the work and decisions shaping the community and the services residents rely on. The county said in a May 27 news release that the address touches on some of the county’s biggest priorities and challenges, including transportation improvements, behavioral-health support, protection of western Colorado […]
Porch Light Health, a provider of outpatient addiction-treatment services with an office in Grand Junction, announced June 3 it launched Porch Light Health University and now offers online education for providers and medical/healthcare professionals who want to learn more about substance use/addiction, mental health and evidence-based treatment. The curriculum can be accessed online via porchlighthealth.com […]
Mesa County Animal Services is in need of help as kitten season increases demand for foster care and volunteer support. Each spring, shelters see a rise in young kittens, many brought in by well-meaning residents who believe they have been abandoned. In many cases, the mother cat is nearby and will return if the area […]
The rising cost of employee healthcare benefits continues to be one of the top concerns facing employers of all sizes. Hence, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking input from employers throughout Mesa County to better understand the pressures associated with offering and managing employee-healthcare benefits and to identify opportunities for future education, […]