The Johnson Reaphook Ranch in Mesa County was among a total of eight Colorado farms and ranches honored in a program recognizing family operations that have lasted a century or more. The latest honorees in the Centennial Farms and Ranches program were recognized during the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. The recipients received certificates as […]
The Pinnacol Assurance Foundation awarded a total of nearly $409,000 in scholarships to 87 students in Colorado. The foundation, a charitable nonprofit entity established by Pinnacol Assurance, awards scholarships to students whose parents have been seriously injured or killed on the job. The scholarships average $4,700. The scholarship program began 21 years ago with four […]
The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture will accept applications through Oct. 25 from artists interested in creating murals at Duck Pond Park and Eagle Rim Skate Park. At Duck Pond Park, the artwork will appear along the retaining wall in front of the restrooms and main entrance walking path. Artists are asked to […]
A series of performances are scheduled for the first season of the Colorado West Performing Arts Company, a newly founded professional ballet company in Grand Junction. Theresa Kahl, owner of Absolute Dance in Grand Junction, and Nicole Wilkinson, an instructor there, formed the company as a nonprofit for the 2022-23 season. They reviewed applications from […]
A Grand Junction-based real estate firm once again ranks among the top 1,000 brokers in the United States. Coldwell Banker Distinctive Prime Properties ranks 255th in the RISMedia Power Broker Report for 2022. “We’ve seen low inventory, price appreciation, increased interest rates and many other changes to the market over the last year. Our agents […]
The Two Rivers Conservation and Recreation Roundtable is among the latest recipients of grants supporting organizations working to protect the outdoors and outdoor recreation in Colorado. The Two Rivers Conservation and Recreation Roundtable received $30,000. Located in Mesa, Delta and Montrose counties, the group convenes outdoor recreation and conservation leaders, local governments and land managers […]
The latest edition of the annual Colorado Hay Directory is now available, offering information to connect producers and buyers. The directory offers information about hay producers and brokers as well as companies that provide related products and services. The directory offers information by region for the type and amount of hay available and bale types […]
Applications will be accepted through Oct. 3 for annual allocation awards from the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction. Using proceeds from its annual Kiwanis Pancake Day and Fun Fest fund-raiser, the club contributes money to nonprofit organizations that serve children. For an application or additional information, visit the club website located at www.Kiwanis-gj.org. A committee […]
Tickets are available for an upcoming benefit event featuring a wine pairing dinner and live music. The event, titled “Hats Off to Paris,” is set for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at Maison la Belle Vie winery at 3575 G Road in Palisade. Proceeds will benefit the Grand Junction Symphony Foundation, an endowment for the Grand […]
A free event in downtown Grand Junction will include food and fun also offer information about United Way of Mesa County. The Unity in Community Festival is set for 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 25 at the intersection of Seventh and Main streets. “Our Community in Unity Festival not only serves as our 2022-2023 fund-raising […]