During a Jan. 12 event at Dinosaur Journey Museum in Fruita, the Grand Junction Lions Club announced who the 10 recipients of its annual grants will be this year. Funding for the grants will come from the GJ Lions’ annual carnival, parade and raffle. This year’s raffle tickets are now on sale and will be […]
Stanley Storage looks to meet a need in Grand Valley for storing boats, RVs Tim Harty, The Business Times If holiday gifting made you the new owner of a boat, motorhome or recreational vehicle, but it needs to be parked somewhere other than your driveway until the time comes for you to use it, Stanley […]
EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum announced it is launching fuTÚros, an innovative bilingual leadership and career exploration program specifically designed for high school students ages 14 to 18. Funded by a grant from the Colorado Health Foundation, fuTÚros (a play on “future” and “you” in Spanish) aims to empower youth from underrepresented communities and bridge the […]
The Home Improvement & Remodeling Expo, Western Colorado’s premier home and garden-focused event, is accepting vendor registrations through Jan. 30. Vendors can reserve booth space at: mailchi.mp/746de358814d/2026homeexpo. For more information about vendor booth space or sponsorship opportunities, contact the HBA of Western Colorado at 970-245-0253. The expo will take place March 6-8 at the Grand […]
Mesa County Commissioner JJ Fletcher was elected chair of the Mesa County Board of Commissioners during the board’s administrative hearing Jan. 6, according to a Mesa County news release. Fletcher succeeds Commissioner Cody Davis, who served as chair in 2025. Fletcher began his first term on the commission in 2025. “It is a privilege to […]
HomewardBound of the Grand Valley announced last week it reached its fundraising goal to keep its North Avenue emergency shelter open through the end of February, covering the coldest winter months. In a statement shared on social media, the organization said community donations, along with support from the City of Grand Junction and the Mesa […]
Tim Harty, The Business Times A change in the placement of Citrolas’ sandwich shop led to the opening of another shop, this one featuring coffee. John and Kristy Citrola opened Citrolas Coffee Co. in mid-December at 759 Horizon Drive, Unit A, where they formerly operated Cutting Board Deli. The unit anchors the end of the […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The City of Grand Junction has appointed a new interim city attorney following the retirement of longtime City Attorney John Shaver, which became effective Jan. 1, marking a major transition in one of the city’s most influential appointed roles. City Council formally appointed Assistant City Attorney Jeremiah Boies to the […]
Downsizing leads salon to leave its home of 34 years for newly renovated space on Horizon Drive and a lot more parking. By Tim Harty, The Business Times Harrahs Salon spent 34 years at the same location, but downsizing and saving money led its owners to say, “Goodbye, 12th Street. Hello, Horizon.” LuAnn Harrah, who […]
For the past 25 years I’ve had folks (usually on the left) tell me one of these days you’re gonna get threats for what you write. And before anyone celebrates (which is its own problem) on either side, please note what I woke up to New Year’s Day was ALL coming from the right side […]