Business celebrates dogged efforts over 20 years

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 […]

June 4 webinar to offer employment law update

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) […]

Rural Philanthropy Days conference coming to Fruita

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 […]

RV raffle under way to raise funds for academy

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 […]

Pinnacle program passes 50,000-hour milestone

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 due June 30 for Colorado Hay Directory

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 […]

Massage therapist adds light therapy to practice

Alfredo Rosales Jr. now offers blue and red near-infrared light therapy at Empowered Bodywork, his Grand Junction massage practice. “I want to bring more body healing benefits to people,” Rosales said. “Light therapy is a great complement when done in conjunction with massage therapy as it greatly reduces chronic inflammation.” Red light therapy induces a […]

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