Colorado West Performing Arts Company announced it changed its name to Colorado West Ballet, marking a new chapter in its mission to bring professional ballet to Western Colorado. Founded in 2022, the nonprofit organization has grown into a regional leader in the performing arts. In three seasons it has welcomed professional dancers from around the […]
Luminate Bank announced it is partnering with local mortgage experts Merica Street and Mary Jane Douma, who own and co-founded Merica & Mary Jane, A Division of Luminate Bank. They have more than five decades of combined experience in the mortgage-lending industry in western Colorado. “We both have our roots firmly planted in the Grand […]
New artwork will be on display for the public to see as of May 16 at the Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial in Fruita. The new artwork includes stainless steel Screaming Eagles in the shape of the 101st Airborne signal as well as forged scrollwork spirals in wrought iron. The artwork was designed and created […]
The 57th annual Kiwanis Club Pancake Day and Funfest is June 7, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Mesa County Fairgrounds. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast, silent auction, games for kids and live music. The Grand Junction Jackalopes baseball team’s mascot will be there to greet kids, and two season tickets are included in the […]
The VA Western Colorado Health Care System will host the 15th Annual VA2K Walk and Roll event on May 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Grand Junction VAMC, 2121 North Ave. This event is designed to promote healthy activity among veterans and staff while supporting homeless veterans through community donations. Attendees are encouraged […]
The City of Grand Junction and the Commission on Arts and Culture are looking for artists to create original mural designs that will transform Conex boxes (i.e., shipping containers) used for storing park maintenance equipment into colorful, artistic expressions that enhance the park-user experience. The theme for the project is Parks & Recreation. Artwork is […]
The Spring Fling Festival will take place May 24, 4 to 8 p.m. at Cross Orchards Historic Site, 3073 F Road. FCI Constructors Inc. is the title sponsor of the event, which will have local food vendors, such as Nebula 1 and Armandos Tacos, and Fisher’s Liquor Barn will host a bar. Live music will […]
On April 30, the Mesa County Treasurer’s Office was made aware of a text-message scam targeting local residents. The fraudulent messages falsely appear to come from the Treasurer’s Office but are not legitimate. The scam messages include a bill amount and instruct recipients to check their email for more information. These texts are not from […]
Colorado West Land Trust (CWLT) and the City of Grand Junction will host a chainbreaking event May 20 to celebrate the completion of the final phase of the Monument Trail. The event was originally planned for Friday, May 2, but a construction delay to ensure the trail is fully ready for all users led to […]
The Mesa County Assessor’s Office concluded its 2025 real property reappraisals and as of May 1 is mailing Notices of Value to all taxpayers. The Notices of Value will reflect sales, other data and analyses from Jan. 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Taxpayers are encouraged to study their Notices of Value carefully, as tax […]