Applications will be accepted through July 21 for grants for projects that research and demonstrate the use of solar power on agricultural lands in Colorado. A total of up to $500,000 is available for agrivoltaics research and demonstration projects through the second year of a program offered through the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Drought […]
West Star Aviation has completed several Starlink installations to provide high-speed internet services aboard aircraft. “Starlink installations are in high demand, and many operators are even opting to put their aircraft down for a standalone installation,” said Allen McReynolds, chief operating officer of West Star Aviation. “We are utilizing our resources to make sure our […]
Angels in the Making — a dog training business in Grand Junction offering group classes, private sessions and online courses — is celebrating 20 years in operation. Teri Thomas founded Angels in the Making in 2004 in the lobby of a veterinarian’s office, where she led group classes. Working part-time as a veterinary technician, Thomas […]
A free webinar will offer information about changing state and federal employment laws. The Colorado HR Connection has scheduled the webinar for 11 a.m. to noon June 4. There will be time for questions after the presentation, but questions must be submitted in advance. To register or obtain more information, contact Kelly Murphy at (970) […]
An upcoming conference in Fruita is expected to bring together professionals, community leaders and elected officials to explore ways to strengthen nonprofit organizations. The Community Resource Center and a steering committee have organized the Western Slope Rural Philanthropy Days conference set for June 5 to 7. The conference will be conducted at Fruita Monument High […]
Breeze Airways will offer discounted fares as part of a celebration of the third anniversary of its first day of ticket sales. “We set out on this journey three years ago with one goal in mind, to make air travel seriously nice for everyone. Today, we are proud of the incredible progress we have made […]
A raffle is scheduled for June 24 at Humphrey RV in Grand Junction to award a new recreational vehicle. The raffle is part of a fund-raiser for the Growing in Light Academy in Grand Junction. Tickets sell for $100 each. Only 300 tickets will be sold. “We are hosting this fund-raising raffle to benefit our […]
Corporate sponsorships and tickets are available for the upcoming Grand Junction Kiwanis Club Pancake Day and Funfest. The fund-raiser is set for 8 to 11 a.m. June 8 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50. The event will include an all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, eggs, coffee and juice as well as games for […]
A program connecting injured workers with nonprofit organizations to help them ease back to work while supporting local causes has passed 50,000 in volunteer hours. Pinnacol Assurance, a workers’ compensation insurer in Colorado, launched the program to offer injured workers light duty options while supporting local causes. Since Pinnacol launched the program three years ago, […]
Listings will be accepted through June 30 for the latest edition of an annual publication connecting hay producers and buyers in Colorado. The 2024 Colorado Hay Directory will be available in August through Colorado State University Extension offices and various livestock associations as well as at agricultural events. “If you’re selling hay, the hay directory […]