More than 130 men are expected to race in high-heeled shoes in the latest version of an annual event to raise money and awareness of efforts to help victims of domestic violence. The ninth annual Alpine Bank Men in Heels Race is set for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 13 in downtown Grand Junction in conjunction with […]
Wine Country Inn in Palisade has reopened its newly constructed Caroline’s Restaurant. With the new space, the restaurant can seat almost 60 diners and is located adjacent to a new, state-of-the-art kitchen. Although the new design features a high ceiling and windows with views of the vineyards and Little Bookcliffs, the decor has replicated the […]
Mesa County Libraries have earned a designation for offering public access to detailed information and databases on patents and trademarks. Mesa County Libraries is now part of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRC) nationwide network of public, state and academic libraries that disseminate patent and trademark information and support the intellectual property needs […]
An upcoming festival will offer participants an opportunity to enjoy music, food and activities — along with time spent with their dogs. The Roice-Hurst Humane Society and Wag Resort have scheduled the third annual Wuffstock Dog & Music Festival for 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Lincoln Park in Grand Junction. The festival […]
Two Grand Junction physicians have expanded their practice by joining in a statewide affiliate program with Paladina Health. Drs. Robert Boyer and Michael Gorman continue to operate Trailhead Clinics and provide primary care to new and existing patients, now including state employees within a 25-mile radius of Grand Junction. Denver-based Paladina Health has expanded its […]
A state senator from Grand Junction is among 22 legislators running for re-election to receive endorsements from a small business advocacy group. State Sen. Ray Scott, a Republican from Grand Junction in the Seventh Senate District, is among a total of 43 candidates on the November ballot who received endorsements from the National Federation of […]
A New York firefighter who twice survived the collapse of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the All Services Ball at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Joe Torrillo will speak as part of the ball, which honors those who serve as first responders and […]
Ruben Navarrette — a columnist, pundit and author — is scheduled to speak at a free public lecture at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. The lecture is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Love Recital Hall as part of a Constitution Day observance at CMU. Seating at the lecture will be available on […]
Applications will be accepted through Oct. 20 for the latest grant program conducted by the Grand Junction Lions Club. Using proceeds from its annual carnival and Parade, the Grand Junction Lions Club and its Community Betterment Committee (CBC) granted a total of $137,000 to 17 organizations over the past year. Grant applications are now available […]
Sales tax collections continue to rise in the Grand Valley, a reflection of increased retail activity. The City of Grand Junction reported a 7.8 percent increase in sales and use tax collections for August compared to the same month last year. Mesa County reported an 7.5 percent year-over-year increase. Meanwhile, Grand Junction lodging tax collections […]