Pinnacol Assurance has issued a general dividend of $15 million to Colorado employers who purchase workers’ compensation insurance from the carrier. Pinnacol Assurance has issued dividends eight years in a row, returning a total of $385 million to policyholders during that span. Operating as a mutual insurer, Pinnacol Assurance treats its customers as owners, making […]
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. June 16 for food truck operators interested in competing at the Colorado State Fair. Food trucks from across the state will compete for the Golden Plate awarded by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. Fair attendees will vote on their favorite dishes to determine the winner of a people’s choice […]
Del Taco will serve three new Independence Poppers beverages through July 12 as part of a fundraising campaign to support wounded veterans and their families. The new lineup of red, white and blue beverages includes Independence Lemonade Poppers, Independence Sprite Poppers and Independence Mini Shake Poppers. The beverages all feature popping boba pearls. The additional […]
An annual event will offer a variety of yoga classes as well as a keynote presentation, panel discussions and live music. The Grand Valley Yoga Fest is set for June 2 to 4 at Palisade High School, located at 3679 G Road. “We are honored to have so many guest speakers and teachers in the […]
A Grand Junction-based audiologist is observing Better Hearing and Speech Month in May by encouraging people to remain aware of signs of hearing loss and seek care. “Our hearing is key to so many aspects of our lives. But it’s something many people undervalue until we are having severe hearing difficulties,” said Jennifer Bebee of […]
Rider & Quesenberry, a Grand Junction law firm, received the Pro Bono Achievement Award for a 13th consecutive year. The award recognizes lawyers and law firms for completing at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services per attorney per year.
Mesa County Libraries locations will be closed May 27 to 29 for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Library patrons can access the library through its website to renew materials, place holds or use online resources. The Central Library at 443 N. Sixth St. in Grand Junction will shift to its summer operating schedule, meaning it […]
The Grand Junction Kiwanis Club has scheduled its annual Pancake Day and Funfest for June 10, The event is set for 8 a.m. to noon 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; games for children; live entertainment and a silent […]
Two Mesa County companies are among the recipients of grants intended to help outdoor recreation businesses and nonprofits hire and retain employees. QuikrStuff in Grand Junction was awarded a $100,000 grant, while Jet Boat Colorado in De Beque received a $23,000 grant. Geyser Technologies in Montrose also received a $100,000 grant. Western Slope SUP in […]
The Grand Junction Rotary Club donated a total of $10,000 worth of trees from Valley Grown Nursery to eight Mesa County School District 51 schools. District 51 added $2,500 to bring the total value of the trees to $12,500. A total of more than 60 trees were planted at Appleton, Chatfield, Loma, Mesa View and […]