Emergency responders, law enforcement agencies, tow companies and others are expected to join in an annual event promoting awareness of roadside safety. The Slow Down Move Over Colorado Saturday Night Awareness Cruise is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Vehicles will be staged at Grand Mesa Middle School starting at 5:30 and proceed […]
Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 8 for annual awards presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA presents national and state awards to the small business person and small business exporter of the year. A state wall of fame award also will be presented. The awards will be presented as part of the […]
Chevron contributed $24,000 to a Grand Junction-based program offering participants job and life skills training while working on land improvement projects. Chevron donated the money to support the Western Colorado Conservation Corps, a program of Mesa County Partners. WCCC crews build and maintain trails and fences, remove invasive plant species and restore habitats. For 2022, […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce recognized 10 businesses for expansions resulting in a total capital investment of $8.3 million and 123 additional jobs. Wal-Mart was honored for a $4.7 million remodeling project and the addition of 15 jobs. ColCal Colorado was honored for investing $2 million in opening a Taco Bell restaurant and […]
Applications will be accepted through Oct. 14 for the latest round of grants addressing housing-related needs in Mesa County. The Bray Cares Foundation will award grants of $500 to $5,000 to qualified, tax-exempt entities. Grants will target projects that provide emergency shelter and rent assistance, offer affordable housing for those dealing with special needs and […]
Bray & Co. Real Estate based in Grand Junction was among the winners of an annual awards program recognizing Colorado companies. Bray & Co. was a Top Company in the real estate sector in the program conducted by ColoradoBiz magazine. Bray & Co. was one of two Western Slope firms among the winners of 14 […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has introduced a new steakburger and brought back a seasonal favorite. The Red Hot & Bleu Steakburger and Pumpkin Pie Concrete will be available through Nov. 1 or while supplies last. The Red Hot & Bleu Steakburger features two patties topped with American cheese, a blend of mayonnaise and Frank’s […]
A presentation planned at R-5 High School in Grand Junction will feature two deaf climbers who’ve reached the tops of some of the highest mountains in the world. The presentation is set for 8 to 10 a.m. Sept. 23 at the school, 455 N. 22nd St. Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger will recount their experiences […]
Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30 for the latest round of Bloom Where You are Planted grants from the School District 51 Foundation. The grant fund was created by the family of Karl Bloom to help students with financial need in Mesa County School District 51 pursue extracurricular activities. Bloom was a band parent […]
Western Colorado 211 received nearly $100,000 under a new state law providing $1 million in funding for operational expenses of the Colorado 211 collaborative. State Rep. Janice Rich, a Republican from Grand Junction, was among the prime sponsors of the legislation. “This has been a great service not only for Mesa County, but the entire […]