Alpine Banks of Colorado paid quarterly cash dividends on May 1. The bank announced beforehand plans to pay a dividend of 20 cents per class B nonvoting common share and $30 per class A voting common share. Those dividends were unchanged from the previous quarter. A $6.3 billion employee-owned organization headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Alpine […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by giving teachers free single-topping mini sundaes. Through May 12, participating restaurants will give free mini sundaes to teachers who present valid school identification for dine-in or drive-through orders. No purchase is necessary. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers operates a total of more than 450 […]
The Colorado Department of Agriculture will accept nominations through May 19 for four seats on an advisory committee representing the hemp industry. Nominations will be accepted for a commercial farmer and farmer from a cooperative as well as those involved in seed development and genetics and research or an institution of higher learning. The 10-member […]
Crews from the Grand River Mosquito Control District are already treating sites as they brace for increased spring runoff expected bring to more water and mosquitoes. “It’s going to be an active season, and we are doing all we can to get ahead of it,” said Tim Moore, manager of the Grand River Mosquito Control […]
Two businesses and three individuals were recognized for their community efforts in Fruita. The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce presented five awards during its annual banquet. The Fruita chamber welcomed 138 new businesses as members in 2022. That brings to 500 the number of businesses the chamber serves. The chamber presented its Member Business of […]
Life by Music, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring youth and those in need through the power of music, donated $5,000 to the Mesa County School District 51 Foundation. Life by Music also donated 12 Epiphone Starling acoustic guitars as part of the Gibson Gives program. The donation follows the Moody’s Music Gala fund-raiser at […]
Tara Szwejcer has launched Blondie Yoga to provide yoga classes at Grand Valley wineries and breweries. A certified yoga instructor, Szwejcer offers vinyasa and hatha classes designed to increase body awareness as well as strengthen the body and mind. By offering her services at local businesses, including wineries and breweries, Szwejcer hopes to help support […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction hosted an Earth Day celebration in part to highlight conservation and sustainability efforts. The sustainability and diversity council at the hospital hosted an event that included giveaways of plants and garden seeds. Stephanie Marsicovetere, chairwoman of the council, said the event also promoted a collaboration with the City of Grand […]
Antonelli’s Advanced Automotive in Grand Junction joined in an effort to donate another car to a person in need of a vehicle. The automotive repair shop gave away a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The recipient also received free oil changes for two years. Frank Keller donated the car for the program, while Moore’s Autobody and Bookcliff […]
Applications will be accepted through May 1 for a grant program promoting development and training programs in the agricultural industry. The NextGen Leadership Grant program will provide up to $25,000 in funding per project with up to $120,000 available. “Programs qualifying for NextGen ag leadership grants must help lead new people into careers in the […]